Farfields, Leighton Road, Stanbridge, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9HR
This case has not yet been decided
CB/26/00685/FULL
Description
Two rooflights installed to the rear roof. Raised roof & replacement door to the store room on the east side elevation. Relocation of a window on the front elevation. Installation of a pitched roof open canopy over the relocated entrance door and side window (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