42 Harris Meadow, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3SH Data via plota.co.uk

CB/26/00665/FULL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Erection of a single storey side extension, removal of shed Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

2 Mar 2026

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Validated

23 Mar 2026

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Approved

11 May 2026

Approved on 11 May 2026 · Last checked 12 Oct 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Agricultural land, grade 3a

Best and most versatile land (grades 1, 2 and 3a). Source: the Predictive Agricultural Land Classification Map (Defra and Natural England, 2025; the Welsh Government's Predictive ALC Map 2 in Wales), a model rather than a site survey. A site survey can differ.

Where development of farmland is needed, policy prefers poorer land over the best and most versatile (grades 1, 2 and 3a). Three sources: Natural England's post-1988 field surveys, which are definitive where they exist; the Defra predictive map for England (2025) and the Welsh Government predictive map, modelled from the soil map with 3a and 3b split; and the 1970s provisional map, which planners and other services still show, coarser and with grade 3 undivided. Where the provisional and predicted grades disagree, treat the predicted grade as the current estimate and expect an application to carry its own survey.

Also on the record

National infrastructure project about 1729 m away: The Grand Union Canal Transfer, at pre-application.

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 Planning Inspectorate 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 £425,000 in August 2023. Semi-detached house, freehold.

10 August 2023£425,000New build

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area93 m² (1,001 sq ft)

Energy ratingB (84 out of 100), could reach A

PropertySemi-detached house

Built2022

HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.25 W/m²K

From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2023, the latest held for this property, matched to this application by its address. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council: Central Bedfordshire
Application type: Full Application
Postcode: LU7 3SH
Received: 2 Mar 2026
Validated: 23 Mar 2026
Parish: Leighton-Linslade
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 18 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 in Harris Meadow Estate. No. 42 is constructed of brickwork with a pitched tiled roof surrounded by properties of varying design. The boundary treatment to the side of the property is a 6ft brick wall will be retained as part of the proposal. The proposal is to retain the existing boundary wall, which is of an irregular pentagon shape, to build a secure, single storey storage area to the side of the property and add a pitched roof with access from the rear of the property. The footprint of the existing boundary area to be utilized is approximately 4.4m by 4.4m at its widest points and contained between the applicant's property and the boundary of No. 41. The proposal would raise the existing wall where there will be an open gable designed roof to an overall height of 3.85m. The proposal would be readily visible from the street scene of Harris Meadow. However, the existing walls will maintain the character of the structure with the new roof to match existing materials and design in the area. There are examples of similar single storey structures nearby of a similar design. It is therefore not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and as such is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the neighbouring property most likely to be affected would be no 41 where they share the boundary with the applicant and the proposal. However, due to the applicant retaining the existing wall structure and no. 41 having a driveway immediately next to this area, it is deemed there would be no loss of light or loss of neighbouring amenity. With regards to the connected neighbour No. 43 the proposal will not be visible from their property, therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be sufficiently separated from all other neighbouring properties and would have no detrimental impact on residential amenity. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were received. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023Reasons for granting The application site is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located in Harris Meadow Estate. No. 42 is constructed of brickwork with a pitched tiled roof surrounded by properties of varying design. The boundary treatment to the side of the property is a 6ft brick wall will be retained as part of the proposal. The proposal is to retain the existing boundary wall, which is of an irregular pentagon shape, to build a secure, single storey storage area to the side of the property and add a pitched roof with access from the rear of the property. The footprint of the existing boundary area to be utilized is approximately 4.4m by 4.4m at its widest points and contained between the applicant's property and the boundary of No. 41. The proposal would raise the existing wall where there will be an open gable designed roof to an overall height of 3.85m. The proposal would be readily visible from the street scene of Harris Meadow. However, the existing walls will maintain the character of the structure with the new roof to match existing materials and design in the area. There are examples of similar single storey structures nearby of a similar design. It is therefore not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and as such is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the neighbouring property most likely to be affected would be no 41 where they share the boundary with the applicant and the proposal. However, due to the applicant retaining the existing wall structure and no. 41 having a driveway immediately next to this area, it is deemed there would be no loss of light or loss of neighbouring amenity. With regards to the connected neighbour No. 43 the proposal will not be visible from their property, therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be sufficiently separated from all other neighbouring properties and would have no detrimental impact on residential amenity. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were received. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023 2 )The site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Natural England have not provided any comments on this application, however, as no additional independent overnight accommodation is proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC.The site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Natural England have not provided any comments on this application, however, as no additional independent overnight accommodation is proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC. 3 )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. 4 )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). 5 )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. 6 )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: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax-bandsWill 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: https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax-bands
Decision date: 11 May 2026

How this decision compares

Decided in 49 days from validation, 5 days faster than Central Bedfordshire's median of 54 for demolitions. Approved, as 84% of demolitions here are.

This one49d

Council54d

UK56d

71%decided within 8 weeks

84%approved

173decided in the last year

Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Central Bedfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Central Bedfordshire decision record →

Public comments

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Last counted 12 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation: 23 Mar 2026
Comments by: 20 Apr 2026

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

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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

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.