1 - 2 Wrest Park, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4DP

This case has not yet been decided CB/26/01398/NMA
Date received
6 May 2026
Date validated
6 May 2026
Postcode
MK45 4DP

Description

Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/01726/FULL (Erection of single storey rear extensions). Amendments sought: Removal of ground floor side door and first floor side window Additional window to Ground floor next to front door for WC. House layout reversed, Front door relocated to the out part of the building to suit drainage. Rear extension reduced from 4m to 3m Window opening changed due to regulation for fire and continuity of facde. Change from white UPV windows to Anthracite grey UPV windows Loft windows - Reduced in size for WC

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