Site off Eastern Link Road (Briggington Way), Clipstone Park, Leighton Buzzard
This case has not yet been decided
CB/26/00991/DOC
Description
Discharge of Condition 7 against planning permission ref. CB/23/03199/REG3 (New leisure centre incorporating minor landscaping and parking provisions. The new facility to include an eight lane 25m community swimming pool, learner pool, confidence pool, fitness suite, exercise and spin studios, two squash courts and a cafe also to include community space, a creche and outdoor change provision)
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