52 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01203/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Erection of a single storey rear extension, with roof lights, removal of shed Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
15 Apr 2026
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Validated
30 Apr 2026
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Approved
24 Jun 2026
Approved on 24 Jun 2026 · Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
Inside the Leighton Buzzard built-up area; National infrastructure project about 1179 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 2
Last sold for £480,000 in December 2020. Detached house, freehold.
8 December 2020£480,000
18 June 1999£138,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area37 m² (398 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (58 out of 100), could reach A
PropertyDetached bungalow, 2 habitable rooms
Built2012 onwards
HeatingRoom heaters, electric
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2020, 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 4UQ
- Received
- 15 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 30 Apr 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 25 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The application site relates to a semi-detached two-storey dwelling located on Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard. No. 52 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design and scale. The proposal consists of the erection of a single-storey rear extension with two rooflights following the demolition of an existing shed. The rear extension would have a proposed width of approximately 7.8 metres, a depth of 5 metres and a maximum height of 2.8 metres. The rear extension would have a large footprint of approximately 28.9 m2 but would be considered proportionate to the host dwelling due to its single storey nature and due to the removal of the existing shed. The rear extension would be visible within the street scene of Harrow Road, however, it would not be considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area due to its modest height and screening provided by the existing boundary wall. Overall, the proposed development is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area or the host dwelling in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the rear extension would be well separated from the attached property, 54 Harrow Road, with a separation distance of approximately 7.5 metres and due to this separation, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed rear extension for there to be a detrimental impact. There are no privacy concerns regarding the proposed rooflights as they would not directly look into any neighbouring properties. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal would not lead to any additional bedrooms or the removal of any onsite parking, therefore, sufficient off-street parking has been retained onsite. As such, the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. Neighbourhood Planning were also consulted as part of this application, but no comments were received. Trees and Landscape were consulted and raised no objection. The application was subject to a public consultation, and no comments were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for Granting The application site relates to a semi-detached two-storey dwelling located on Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard. No. 52 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design and scale. The proposal consists of the erection of a single-storey rear extension with two rooflights following the demolition of an existing shed. The rear extension would have a proposed width of approximately 7.8 metres, a depth of 5 metres and a maximum height of 2.8 metres. The rear extension would have a large footprint of approximately 28.9 m2 but would be considered proportionate to the host dwelling due to its single storey nature and due to the removal of the existing shed. The rear extension would be visible within the street scene of Harrow Road, however, it would not be considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area due to its modest height and screening provided by the existing boundary wall. Overall, the proposed development is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area or the host dwelling in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the rear extension would be well separated from the attached property, 54 Harrow Road, with a separation distance of approximately 7.5 metres and due to this separation, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed rear extension for there to be a detrimental impact. There are no privacy concerns regarding the proposed rooflights as they would not directly look into any neighbouring properties. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal would not lead to any additional bedrooms or the removal of any onsite parking, therefore, sufficient off-street parking has been retained onsite. As such, the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. Neighbourhood Planning were also consulted as part of this application, but no comments were received. Trees and Landscape were consulted and raised no objection. The application was subject to a public consultation, and no comments were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. 2 )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. 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 )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 5 )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.
- Decision date
- 24 Jun 2026
- Agent
- Dan Snapes
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
- 30 Apr 2026
- Comments by
- 16 Jun 2026
- Site or press notice
- 26 May 2026
Historical activity at this location
22 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
39 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
Single storey front extension to extend kitchen and relocate front door.
2025
Withdrawn
12 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ
Erection of a single storey front and side extension with rooflights. Alterations to rear…
2024
Approved
1 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
Single storey side extension (with roof terrace over) and installation of doors to rear e…
2024
Approved
6 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion
2024
Approved
27 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
Single storey side and rear extension
2022
Approved
88 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension
2022
Approved
57 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
Erection of single storey front extensions.
2021
Approved
57 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
Erection of single-storey front extensions and the addition of pitched roof to garage
2021
Approved
27 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed erection of a single storey timber fram…
2019
Approved
49 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
Two storey rear extension
2019
Approved
61 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
Single storey front extensions and creation of habitable basement
2019
Withdrawn
49 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
Two storey rear extension
2019
Approved
36 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ
Single storey rear extension.
2018
Approved
92 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ
Prior Notification of Householder Extension - Rear extension 4.53 m beyond rear wall, 2.8…
2018
Withdrawn
92 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed - Single storey side extension to create larger k…
2017
Approved
49 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
Conversion of existing detached double garage with new roof over
2017
Approved
72 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ
Single storey rear extension
2017
Approved
6 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Erection of single storey rear extension 4.0…
2017
Approved
73 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UF
New room under lounge (Basement)
2017
Approved
24 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ
Single storey side extension
2016
Approved
36 Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4UQ
Part front extension
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.
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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
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.
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