32 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/00985/FULL - Full Application
Approved
Proposal
Single storey front extension Data via plota.co.uk
Track application
Save this application and get an email when its status or decision changes.
Alerts nearby
Get email alerts for new planning applications near this address.
View original council record ↗Last checked
Application progress
✓
Received
around 24 Mar 2026
✓
Approved
18 May 2026
Approved on 18 May 2026 · Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Site constraints 5
Habitat network: Network Expansion Zone
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Radon affected area, class 2; 3 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin; Inside the Ickwell built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, 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
Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) and council datasets, Open Government Licence. A boundary can run through a site and the council holds the definitive record: confirm with the council before relying on this.
Sales history 1
Last sold for £380,000 in February 2025. Semi-detached house, freehold.
12 February 2025£380,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area75 m² (807 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (55 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingBoiler and radiators, oil
WallsSolid brick, with external insulation
From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2021, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate
Work with planning data?
About Plota's data serviceEvery application in Central Bedfordshire - and every UK council - as a live feed, an API, or a bulk CSV export.
Nearby new applications
Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- SG18 9EH
- Received
- around 24 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 24 Mar 2026
- Parish
- Northill
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 19 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, semi-detached dwelling located along Caldecote Road in Ickwell. The proposal is for the erection of a single storey front extension. It would have a depth of 1.7 metres and a width of the existing dwelling. The provided existing plans show a part two storey, part single storey rear extension that has not yet been constructed but has extant planning permission approved under reference CB/25/02873/FULL. The proposed extension is set to the front of the property and would extend beyond the principal elevation. It would therefore be visible to the streetscene. There are existing examples of front extensions along Caldecote Road, notably No.28, and therefore it is considered that the proposal would be in keeping with the local area. The scale and design would remain proportionate to the property, providing a subservient addition to the front elevation with materials to match the existing dwelling. As such, the proposal would not result in a detrimental impact to the character and appearance of the area. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the front extension would be a minimal increase in built form and would remain well separated from neighbouring dwellings. The proposal would comply with the 45 degree rule of light to the closest neighbouring dwelling, No.30, as shown on the provided drawing number 1310/1FPP. The proposal would have no additional windows in the side elevations and as such, the neighbouring dwellings are unlikely to be detrimentally impacted in terms of loss of light, loss of privacy or an overbearing impact. The proposal would not increase the number of bedrooms at the property and therefore the parking requirements would remain the same. It is unlikely that the proposal will negatively impact the public highway or the off-street parking on site. Northill Parish Council were consulted on the application and support the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Policy NP6 of the Northill Parish Neighbourhood Plan, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).Reasons for Granting: The application site is a two-storey, semi-detached dwelling located along Caldecote Road in Ickwell. The proposal is for the erection of a single storey front extension. It would have a depth of 1.7 metres and a width of the existing dwelling. The provided existing plans show a part two storey, part single storey rear extension that has not yet been constructed but has extant planning permission approved under reference CB/25/02873/FULL. The proposed extension is set to the front of the property and would extend beyond the principal elevation. It would therefore be visible to the streetscene. There are existing examples of front extensions along Caldecote Road, notably No.28, and therefore it is considered that the proposal would be in keeping with the local area. The scale and design would remain proportionate to the property, providing a subservient addition to the front elevation with materials to match the existing dwelling. As such, the proposal would not result in a detrimental impact to the character and appearance of the area. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the front extension would be a minimal increase in built form and would remain well separated from neighbouring dwellings. The proposal would comply with the 45 degree rule of light to the closest neighbouring dwelling, No.30, as shown on the provided drawing number 1310/1FPP. The proposal would have no additional windows in the side elevations and as such, the neighbouring dwellings are unlikely to be detrimentally impacted in terms of loss of light, loss of privacy or an overbearing impact. The proposal would not increase the number of bedrooms at the property and therefore the parking requirements would remain the same. It is unlikely that the proposal will negatively impact the public highway or the off-street parking on site. Northill Parish Council were consulted on the application and support the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Policy NP6 of the Northill Parish Neighbourhood Plan, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). 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: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/bands/find.aspxWill 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: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/bands/find.aspx
- Decision date
- 18 May 2026
- Agent
- H Stewart
How this decision compares
Decided in 55 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one55d
Council54d
UK55d
77%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
100%go to committee
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Central Bedfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Central Bedfordshire decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 12 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 24 Mar 2026
- Comments by
- 5 May 2026
- Site or press notice
- 8 Apr 2026
Historical activity at this location
27 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
Land rear to Roffen House, Tompions End, Biggleswade, SG18 9EN
Discharge of Conditions 11, 14, 17 against planning permission ref. CB/25/01448/VOC (Vari…
2025
Approved
Land rear to, Roffen House, Tompions End, Ickwell, SG18 9EN
Variation of condition number 3 of planning permission CB/25/00431/VOC (Variation of cond…
2025
Approved
Land rear to Roffen House, Tompions End, Ickwell, SG18 9EN
Variation of condition number 21 of planning permission CB/22/01975/FULL (Conversion of e…
2025
Approved
Land rear to Roffen House Tompions End Ickwell SG18 9EN
Discharge of Part II Condition 2 against planning permission ref. CB/22/01975/FULL(Conver…
2024
Approved
43 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Single storey front and part single, part two storey rear extension. External alterations.
2024
Approved
Land rear to Roffen House, Tompions End, Ickwell, SG18 9EN
Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission ref. CB/22/01975/FULL (Conversion of…
2023
Approved
37 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Erection of a 2 storey side and single storey rear extension and front porch. Demolition…
2023
Approved
Roffen House, 2 Tompions End, Ickwell, SG18 9EN
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of garden store
2022
Approved
Land rear to Roffen House Tompions End Ickwell SG18 9EN
Conversion of existing outbuildings to 1no 2-bed and 1no 3-bed dwelling, and erection of…
2022
Approved
Tompions Cottage, 2 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Listed Building: Installation of a new oil boiler (Kitchen) with new flexible flue liner…
2020
Refused
Land bounded by 37 to 47 Caldecote Road 2 to 4 Tompions End and 14 to 30 Northill Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Erection of 26 dwellings with associated open space, landscaping, drainage infrastructure…
2021
Approved
47 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Part two storey and single storey rear extension following the demolition of the conserva…
2021
Approved
47 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension to create large…
2021
Approved
14 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Single storey side and rear extension with garage roof replacement
2020
Refused
Land adjacent to 36 Caldecote Road Ickwell Biggleswade SG18 9EH
Outline Application: for the erection of 8 dwellings, 4 to be affordable units and ancill…
2020
Refused
21 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Construction of a dropped kerb
2019
Approved
25 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Proposed demolition of existing outbuildings and the erection of a single storey rear ext…
2018
Withdrawn
Land adjacent to 36 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Outline application for up to 10 dwellings, to include 4 bungalows, with all matters rese…
2018
Approved
41 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Erection of a garage with pitched roof
2018
Approved
12 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Two storey front and single storey rear extension.
2018
Approved
19 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: single storey rear extension 5.1m beyond the…
2017
Withdrawn
Land adjacent to, 36 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Outline application for up to 10 dwellings, to include 4 bungalows, with all matters rese…
2016
Approved
15 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: erection of single storey rear extension 6m…
2016
Approved
Tompions Cottage, 2 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Listed building: Ground floor extension to side of building
2016
Approved
Tompions Cottage, 2 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
Ground floor extension to side of building
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#88 of 296 councils
Relevant to this application:
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%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
View full council performance
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
Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Energy performance: Energy performance certificates from the Energy Performance of Buildings Register, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright 2026.
Track this application
32 Caldecote Road, Ickwell, Biggleswade, SG18 9EH
✓
Tracking this application
Not there after a minute? Check your junk folder. It's from alerts@plota.co.uk.
Go to your dashboard →Sign in to view contact details
Applicant and case-officer names are hidden from public view for privacy. Create a free Plota account - or sign back in - and we'll show them, plus you get a dashboard for alerts and tracked applications.
