The Wheatsheaf, 82 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1LH

This case has not yet been decided CB/26/00594/FULL
Date received
2 Apr 2026
Date validated
2 Apr 2026
Postcode
LU6 1LH

Description

Installation and retention of external works ancillary to the public house which comprises of: External decking to front and rear elevations including accessibility ramps to front and rear entrances. Installation of two covered seating pods to front elevation. Installation of a seasonal marquee in the rear garden and a television screen installed inside. Erection of rear boundary fencing and trellis screening, with a combined height of 3.6m and erection of side boundary fencing and trellis screening, with a combined height of 3m. Associated ancillary fixtures

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