18 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01018/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Demolition of conservatory and erection of single storey rear orangery style extension Data via plota.co.uk
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Site constraints 3
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Flitton built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 2, 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
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- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- MK45 5EQ
- Received
- 31 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 31 Mar 2026
- Parish
- Pulloxhill
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 26 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 detached dwelling, located on Oak Drive. No. 18 is constructed of brickwork with a pitched tiled roof surrounded by properties of varying design. The proposal is for a single storey rear extension with a flat roof and a roof light, once the existing conservatory has been demolished, the extension would be 6.85m wide by 3.35m deep with an overall height of 3.80m. The proposal would have fenestration to the rear with a large set of bi-fold doors facing south-east and onto the boundary of No. 21 Maple Close, a window to the side facing north-east and a double door facing south-west. There are examples of single storey rear extensions in the immediate area and with the proposal using the same materials and maintaining the characteristics of the property. It is therefore not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and as such is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the applicant is overlooked by No. 21 Maple Close from the rear of the property. However, the boundary treatment is a mixture of fencing and mature shrubbery and with the existing conservatory it is deemed there will be minimal visual impact. The host dwelling is set back, approximately 10m, from No 20 Oak Drive, No. 16 benefits from a rear single-storey extension and due to the design, siting and sufficient separation distance, it is not considered there would be any detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are considered to be sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be no detrimental impact on residential amenity. In light of the foregoing appraisal it is considered that the proposal would in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. Pulloxhill Parish Council were consulted and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were received. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023Reasons for granting The application site is a two-storey detached dwelling, located on Oak Drive. No. 18 is constructed of brickwork with a pitched tiled roof surrounded by properties of varying design. The proposal is for a single storey rear extension with a flat roof and a roof light, once the existing conservatory has been demolished, the extension would be 6.85m wide by 3.35m deep with an overall height of 3.80m. The proposal would have fenestration to the rear with a large set of bi-fold doors facing south-east and onto the boundary of No. 21 Maple Close, a window to the side facing north-east and a double door facing south-west. There are examples of single storey rear extensions in the immediate area and with the proposal using the same materials and maintaining the characteristics of the property. It is therefore not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and as such is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the applicant is overlooked by No. 21 Maple Close from the rear of the property. However, the boundary treatment is a mixture of fencing and mature shrubbery and with the existing conservatory it is deemed there will be minimal visual impact. The host dwelling is set back, approximately 10m, from No 20 Oak Drive, No. 16 benefits from a rear single-storey extension and due to the design, siting and sufficient separation distance, it is not considered there would be any detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are considered to be sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be no detrimental impact on residential amenity. In light of the foregoing appraisal it is considered that the proposal would in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. Pulloxhill Parish Council were consulted and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were received. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023 2 )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. 3 )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). 4 )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. 5 )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
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Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 31 Mar 2026
- Comments by
- 7 May 2026
Historical activity at this location
12 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
16 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ
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2025
Approved
9 Beech Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EP
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Partial garage conversion and internal structura…
2024
Approved
49 Maple Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EF
Loft conversion with front roof lights and rear dormer.
2023
Approved
64 Greenfield Road, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EG
Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory
2022
Approved
31 Maple Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EF
Alterations to fenestration on rear elevation, infill link extension & first floor extens…
2020
Approved
37 Maple Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EF
Height increase to side & rear boundary wall
2020
Approved
64 Greenfield Road, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EG
Second storey front extension and side extension
2020
Approved
2 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Rear extension
2019
Approved
6 Beech Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EP
Part single storey and part first floor rear extensions
2017
Approved
10 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ
Conversion and extension of existing garage to form a residential annexe
2017
Approved
5 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
2017
Approved
3 Maple Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EF
Single storey rear extension
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
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#88 of 296 councils
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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
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