41 Johnson Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RT Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01056/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Loft conversion with rear dormer and front rooflights Data via plota.co.uk
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1 Apr 2026
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2 Apr 2026
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21 May 2026
Approved on 21 May 2026 · Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Site constraints 3
Also on the record
Inside the Leighton Buzzard built-up area; National infrastructure project about 1134 m away: The Grand Union Canal Transfer, at pre-application; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
Sales history 1
Last sold for £180,000 in November 2008. Terraced house, freehold.
28 November 2008£180,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- LU7 4RT
- Received
- 1 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 2 Apr 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 28 May 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting The application site is a two-storey, end of terrace, dwelling located on Johnson Drive in Leighton Buzzard. No. 41 is constructed of brickwork with a pitched roof and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposed loft conversion would creation an additional bedroom and bathroom. The proposal would introduce a flat roof dormer with two windows to the rear of the elevation of the property with three roof lights to the front. The proposed works would not significantly increase the scale and overall bulk and volume of the existing building. In addition, the existing building itself would not increase in its footprint or overall height. The dormer would be set within the rear roof slope and would not exceed the height of the existing dwelling. There are examples of both front and rear dormers within the immediate area. Given the siting and design of the proposal it is not considered that it would have a material impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Overall, it is considered that the proposal would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, and Section 12 of the NPPF. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed rear dormer would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with neighbouring property No. 43, given the nature of the proposal there would be no loss of light or overbearing impact. Whilst, it is acknowledged that the proposal would introduce windows within the roof level, this would be similar to the outlook provided at first floor level and would not result in a detrimental loss of privacy to this neighbour. No. 18 Reeve Close, is sited to the rear of the application site at an oblique angle. Given the relationship with this neighbour and the design of this neighbour with a blank side elevation facing towards the application site, it is considered that there would be no detrimental loss of privacy to this neighbour. The proposed roof lights to the front, given the design, outlook and separation distance from neighbouring properties would not provide any greater overlooking than currently exists with the existing first floor windows. There would be no material loss of privacy, light or overbearing impact. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would not cause harm to the amenity of any neighbouring dwelling in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, and Section 12 of the NPPF. The proposal would create an additional bedroom, with the resultant property being a 4 bedroom dwelling, which in accordance with the Parking SPD would require three off-street parking spaces. Two parking spaces have been shown, which would result in a shortfall of one space. It is considered that suitable provision could be provided on-street which would not result in a highway safety issue. It is therefore considered that the parking provision is acceptable in this instance. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, though no objections were raised. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023 and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting The application site is a two-storey, end of terrace, dwelling located on Johnson Drive in Leighton Buzzard. No. 41 is constructed of brickwork with a pitched roof and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposed loft conversion would creation an additional bedroom and bathroom. The proposal would introduce a flat roof dormer with two windows to the rear of the elevation of the property with three roof lights to the front. The proposed works would not significantly increase the scale and overall bulk and volume of the existing building. In addition, the existing building itself would not increase in its footprint or overall height. The dormer would be set within the rear roof slope and would not exceed the height of the existing dwelling. There are examples of both front and rear dormers within the immediate area. Given the siting and design of the proposal it is not considered that it would have a material impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Overall, it is considered that the proposal would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, and Section 12 of the NPPF. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed rear dormer would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with neighbouring property No. 43, given the nature of the proposal there would be no loss of light or overbearing impact. Whilst, it is acknowledged that the proposal would introduce windows within the roof level, this would be similar to the outlook provided at first floor level and would not result in a detrimental loss of privacy to this neighbour. No. 18 Reeve Close, is sited to the rear of the application site at an oblique angle. Given the relationship with this neighbour and the design of this neighbour with a blank side elevation facing towards the application site, it is considered that there would be no detrimental loss of privacy to this neighbour. The proposed roof lights to the front, given the design, outlook and separation distance from neighbouring properties would not provide any greater overlooking than currently exists with the existing first floor windows. There would be no material loss of privacy, light or overbearing impact. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would not cause harm to the amenity of any neighbouring dwelling in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, and Section 12 of the NPPF. The proposal would create an additional bedroom, with the resultant property being a 4 bedroom dwelling, which in accordance with the Parking SPD would require three off-street parking spaces. Two parking spaces have been shown, which would result in a shortfall of one space. It is considered that suitable provision could be provided on-street which would not result in a highway safety issue. It is therefore considered that the parking provision is acceptable in this instance. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, though no objections were raised. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023 and Section 12 of the NPPF. 2 )The site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Natural England have not provided any comments on this application, however, as no additional independent overnight accommodation is proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC.The site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Natural England have not provided any comments on this application, however, as no additional independent overnight accommodation is proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC. 3 )Based on information submitted there are no known issues raised in the context of Human Rights / The Equalities Act 2010 and as such there would be no relevant implications.Based on information submitted there are no known issues raised in the context of Human Rights / The Equalities Act 2010 and as such there would be no relevant implications. 4 )GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). 5 )This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority.This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority. 6 )Will a new extension affect your Council Tax Charge? The rate of Council Tax you pay depends on which valuation band your home is placed in. This is determined by the market value of your home as at 1 April 1991. Your property's Council Tax band may change if the property is extended.� The Council Tax band will only change when a relevant transaction takes place. For example, if you sell your property after extending it, the new owner may have to pay a higher band of Council Tax. If however you add an annexe to your property, the Valuation Office Agency may decide that the annexe should be banded separately for Council Tax.� If this happens, you will have to start paying Council Tax for the annexe as soon as it is completed. If the annexe is occupied by a relative of the residents of the main dwelling, it may qualify for a Council Tax discount or exemption.� Contact the Council for advice on 0300 300 8306. The website link is: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax-bandsWill a new extension affect your Council Tax Charge? The rate of Council Tax you pay depends on which valuation band your home is placed in. This is determined by the market value of your home as at 1 April 1991. Your property's Council Tax band may change if the property is extended.� The Council Tax band will only change when a relevant transaction takes place. For example, if you sell your property after extending it, the new owner may have to pay a higher band of Council Tax. If however you add an annexe to your property, the Valuation Office Agency may decide that the annexe should be banded separately for Council Tax.� If this happens, you will have to start paying Council Tax for the annexe as soon as it is completed. If the annexe is occupied by a relative of the residents of the main dwelling, it may qualify for a Council Tax discount or exemption.� Contact the Council for advice on 0300 300 8306. The website link is: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax-bands
- Decision date
- 21 May 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 49 days from validation, 5 days faster than Central Bedfordshire's median of 54 for extensions. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one49d
Council54d
UK55d
77%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
100%go to committee
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Central Bedfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Central Bedfordshire decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 12 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 2 Apr 2026
- Comments by
- 20 May 2026
Historical activity at this location
6 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
Pumping Station, Johnson Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RT
Siting of a micro energy storage facility with 2.4m palisade fencing.
2019
Approved
5 Reeve Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RX
Single storey rear extension & insertion of obscured window in South West elevation
2019
Withdrawn
5 Reeve Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RX
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension
2017
Approved
29 Johnson Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RT
Non Material Amendment: reduction of front dormer from 3.30M to 2.75M of application 16/4…
2016
Approved
3 Reeve Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RX
Insertion of roof lights into existing rear facing roof slope
2016
Approved
29 Johnson Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RT
Front and rear dormer windows
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#88 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
Householder decisions
Central Bedfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #62 out of 296. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (91%) than the national average (90%).
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Central Bedfordshire decision statistics
Based on MHCLG data, the year to March 2026
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #218 of 296
91%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #169 of 296
76%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (63%) #62 of 296
35%
Extended time limit
Below avg (41%) #99 of 296
61%
Minor dwellings approved
153 decided (1-9 homes)
86%
Major dwellings approved
29 decided (10+ homes)
73%
Change of use approved
45 decided
1,444
Total decisions
226 refused in the year to March 2026
Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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