Pitch 5, Site B, Stanbridge Road, Great Billington, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9JH

This case has not yet been decided CB/25/02338/FULL
Date received
30 Mar 2026
Date validated
30 Mar 2026
Postcode
LU7 9JH

Description

Retention of 3 gypsy and traveller pitches, each with one static caravan, one tourer caravan and one day room (retrospective)

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