Wren Park Residential Home, Hitchin Road, Shefford, SG17 5JD

This case has not yet been decided CB/26/01280/PADM
Date received
22 Apr 2026
Date validated
22 Apr 2026
Postcode
SG17 5JD

Description

Prior Notification of proposed demolition: Demolition of a load bearing masonry construction with timber floors and timber roof structure. The building is four storeys with the top floor being set back and timber frame built from the roof below

6.5/10
Planning Authority Score
#72 of 282

Central Bedfordshire is faster than most councils at deciding householder applications, ranking #52 out of 282. 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%) #211 of 282
90%
Householder approved
Above avg (90%) #177 of 282
87%
Decided in 8 weeks
Above avg (71%) #52 of 282
32%
Extended time limit
Below avg (40%) #66 of 282
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