31 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AB

This case has not yet been decided CB/26/01019/FULL
Date received
10 Apr 2026
Date validated
10 Apr 2026
Postcode
LU7 3AB

Description

Erection of a first floor rear extension, alteration to fenestration to the rear and side elevation, roof lights, new windows, and bifold doors

6.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#69 of 277

Central Bedfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #51 out of 277. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).

Central Bedfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #206 of 277
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #174 of 277
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #51 of 277
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #65 of 277
64%
Minor dwellings approved
159 decided (1-9 homes)
83%
Major dwellings approved
29 decided (10+ homes)
69%
Change of use approved
51 decided
1,482
Total decisions
243 refused in 2025