Manor Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
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CB/26/00871/LB
Description
Listed Building: Conversion of barn, subdivided into 3 office units, demolition of lean to, insertion of new windows, doors, new steps and railings to office unit 3 and installation of mezzanine floor to each unit. Change of use of former Doctor's Surgery to 1 residential dwelling. Landscaping and associated works
Other new applications on this street
Nearby new applications
Historical activity at this location
30 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2023
Refused
Conversion of threshing barn to form three office units with associated external alterati…
2023
Refused
Listed Building: Conversion of threshing barn to form three office units with associated…
2020
With conditions
Discharge of Conditions 3, 6 and 7 from planning permission CB/19/03323/VOC (Variation of…
2019
With conditions
Variation of condition 13 of planning permission CB/17/05378/FULL - Demolition of large m…
2020
With conditions
Discharge of Condition 2 to Planning Permission CB/17/05378/FULL (Demolition of large mec…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Stables at Manor Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Conversion of stables to form one dwelling and associated works
2025
Approved
Whistlebrook Stud, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Proposed new porch.
2025
Approved
Lane Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Listed Building: Full repair and refurbishment of farmhouse roof with replacement of felt…
2025
Refused
Whistlebrook Stud, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey undercroft infill extension (amend…
2025
Approved
Whitehill Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Conversion of an outbuilding to an annexe ancillary to the main dwelling, including the i…
2025
Approved
Whitehill Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Listed Building: Conversion of an outbuilding to an annexe ancillary to the main dwelling…
2024
Approved
Whistlebrook Stud, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Oak framed front entrance, front and side dormers, rear rooflight and associated internal…
2025
Cattle Shed, Manor Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, LU6 1RP
Demolition of commercial building and erection of 2 dwellings with associated parking and…
2021
Refused
Sewell Manor, Manor Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Retrospective application for Conversion of the former surgery building to a residential…
2023
Refused
Land at Manor Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Demolition of commercial building and erection of 4 dwellings with associated landscaping…
2023
Refused
Stables, Manor Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Part demolition, extension, external alteration and change of use of stables to form 1 dw…
2023
Withdrawn
Whitehill Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Conversion of outbuilding to provide ancillary annexe accommodation
2023
Withdrawn
Whitehill Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Listed Building: Conversion of the outbuilding to provide ancillary annexe accommodation
2023
Refused
Land off Sewell Lane Sewell Dunstable LU6 1RP
Change of use to mixed agricultural and equestrian. Erection of stables, tack room and st…
2022
Approved
Springwell Cottage, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Listed Building: Alteration and extension to north west elevation, remodelling of 1970's…
2022
Approved
Springwell Cottage, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Alteration and extension to north west elevation, remodelling of 1970's section, and repl…
2022
Approved
Chews Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Stationing of a replacement caravan for ancillar…
2022
Approved
Whistlebrook Stud, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Conversion of stable building with residential accommodation to a four-bedroom two storey…
2020
Withdrawn
Whistlebrook Stud, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Change of use of part of upper floor from Use Class E to use as a 2 bedroom flat to inclu…
2021
Refused
2 Cowslip Crescent, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Demolition of the existing single dwelling and one and a half storey detached replacement…
2018
Withdrawn
Springwell Cottage, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Listed Building - Demolition of existing garage and stores. Build new garage/ancillary bu…
2018
Withdrawn
Springwell Cottage, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Demolition of existing garage and stores building. Build new garage/ancillary building.
2017
Approved
Stable Cottage, Manor Farm, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Demolition of large mechanical storage unit, and abutting dwelling and erection of 4 No s…
2017
Approved
Sewell Manor, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Conversion of redundant stable block to a dwelling
2017
Withdrawn
Stable Cottage, Sewell Manor, Sewell Lane, Sewell, Dunstable, LU6 1RP
Change of use of redundant surgery & timber barn to form fitness centre including 4 No ho…
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.6/10
Good
#73 of 292 councils
Relevant to this application:
Change of use
Central Bedfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #46 out of 292. Householder applications are slightly more likely to be approved here (90%) than the national average (90%).
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Central Bedfordshire decision performance
Based on MHCLG data, 2025
84%
Overall approval rate
Below avg (87%) #218 of 292
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #184 of 292
79%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (64%) #46 of 292
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #67 of 292
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