37 Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest, Bedford, MK45 3LS Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01490/FULL - Full Application
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Single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension and garage conversion Data via plota.co.uk
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Inside the Houghton Conquest built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
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Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- MK45 3LS
- Received
- 12 May 2026
- Validated
- 12 May 2026
- Parish
- Houghton Conquest
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 7 Jul 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, detached dwelling located to the southwest side of Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest. No. 37 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled gable roof and currently benefits from an existing rear and side extension and rear conservatory. The proposal includes the erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension and a garage conversion. The proposed rear extension would have a maximum depth of 4.5 metres, a width of 8.6 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.7 metres and a maximum hipped roof height of some 3.6 metres. The proposed side extension would be sited to the northwest elevation and would have a depth of 4.8 metres, a width of 3.1 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.6 metres and a maximum mono-pitched roof height of 3.7 metres. The footprint of the property would increase by some 30.3 square metres. Bedford Road is characterised by detached dwellings of varied age and design. Rear and side additions to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. The proposed rear extension would be confined to the rear of the property and would sit partially within the footprint of the existing conservatory and hardstanding at the site. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed extension would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse which would incorporate a hipped roof design and materials to match that of the host dwelling. To the northwest, the proposed side extension would be sited to the principal elevation of the dwelling and as such would be readily visible across Bedford Road, however this would remain set back from the streetscene by some 10.3 metres. In terms of scale and design, the proposal would be set back from the principal elevation of the host dwelling by some 0.3 metres and would form infill towards the front of an existing side extension on this elevation, matching it's current width and height. Furthermore, the proposal would be sited entirely within the footprint of existing hardstanding and would be constructed of materials to match that of the host dwelling. As such, it is not considered that the proposed extensions would have any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The works include the conversion of the existing garage, which would see the garage door in filled with brickwork and the addition of a window. This would be considered a minor alteration that would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be adjoining properties No. 35 and No. 39 Bedford Road, and No. 11 Cherry Close to the rear. No. 35 Bedford Road, to the south, would be separated some 2.9 metres from the proposed rear extension and the development would surpass the rear projection of this neighbouring dwelling by some 2.6 metres. Given the modest height of the proposed eaves and the existing conservatory at the application site, it is not considered that the proposed rear extension would give rise to any detrimental impacts on neighbouring amenity. The proposed side extension would be entirely shielded from this neighbouring dwelling by the existing built form at the application site. To the north, No. 39 Bedford Road would be separated some 3.9 metres from the proposed side extension and the works would not extend beyond the established building line of the existing side addition at the site. Given this relationship, the proposal would not give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring property. The proposal includes the installation of a window and door to the northwest elevation facing this neighbouring dwelling. It is noted that there is an existing degree of mutual overlooking between the properties, with views from the both the ground-floor and first-floor at the application site, and ground-floor at No. 39. As such, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy. To the west, No. 11 Cherry Close would be set some 18.5 metres from the proposed rear extension. Given this separation distance and the single-storey nature of the proposal, it is not considered that the works would give rise to any impacts on the amenity of this neighbouring dwelling. The proposal includes the addition of a lantern rooflight to the proposed rear extension, this would be upward facing and therefore would not result in any loss of privacy or unacceptable overlooking to any neighbouring property. The garage conversion includes the addition of windows to the principal elevation of the dwelling, these would face onto Bedford Road and would not overlook any private amenity space. The alterations to the front of the property would be readily visible within the streetscene, however, due to the limited scale of the alterations they are not considered to have a detrimental impact on residential amenities. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The proposal includes a garage conversion to habitable living space, however according to the Parking Standards SPD, the existing single garage would not be large enough to accommodate an off-street parking space, and as such, on the basis of the scale and nature of the development, the existing parking situation would be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Houghton Conquest Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. 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, 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, detached dwelling located to the southwest side of Bedford Road, Houghton Conquest. No. 37 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled gable roof and currently benefits from an existing rear and side extension and rear conservatory. The proposal includes the erection of a single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing rear extension and a garage conversion. The proposed rear extension would have a maximum depth of 4.5 metres, a width of 8.6 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.7 metres and a maximum hipped roof height of some 3.6 metres. The proposed side extension would be sited to the northwest elevation and would have a depth of 4.8 metres, a width of 3.1 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.6 metres and a maximum mono-pitched roof height of 3.7 metres. The footprint of the property would increase by some 30.3 square metres. Bedford Road is characterised by detached dwellings of varied age and design. Rear and side additions to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. The proposed rear extension would be confined to the rear of the property and would sit partially within the footprint of the existing conservatory and hardstanding at the site. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed extension would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse which would incorporate a hipped roof design and materials to match that of the host dwelling. To the northwest, the proposed side extension would be sited to the principal elevation of the dwelling and as such would be readily visible across Bedford Road, however this would remain set back from the streetscene by some 10.3 metres. In terms of scale and design, the proposal would be set back from the principal elevation of the host dwelling by some 0.3 metres and would form infill towards the front of an existing side extension on this elevation, matching it's current width and height. Furthermore, the proposal would be sited entirely within the footprint of existing hardstanding and would be constructed of materials to match that of the host dwelling. As such, it is not considered that the proposed extensions would have any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The works include the conversion of the existing garage, which would see the garage door in filled with brickwork and the addition of a window. This would be considered a minor alteration that would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be adjoining properties No. 35 and No. 39 Bedford Road, and No. 11 Cherry Close to the rear. No. 35 Bedford Road, to the south, would be separated some 2.9 metres from the proposed rear extension and the development would surpass the rear projection of this neighbouring dwelling by some 2.6 metres. Given the modest height of the proposed eaves and the existing conservatory at the application site, it is not considered that the proposed rear extension would give rise to any detrimental impacts on neighbouring amenity. The proposed side extension would be entirely shielded from this neighbouring dwelling by the existing built form at the application site. To the north, No. 39 Bedford Road would be separated some 3.9 metres from the proposed side extension and the works would not extend beyond the established building line of the existing side addition at the site. Given this relationship, the proposal would not give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring property. The proposal includes the installation of a window and door to the northwest elevation facing this neighbouring dwelling. It is noted that there is an existing degree of mutual overlooking between the properties, with views from the both the ground-floor and first-floor at the application site, and ground-floor at No. 39. As such, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy. To the west, No. 11 Cherry Close would be set some 18.5 metres from the proposed rear extension. Given this separation distance and the single-storey nature of the proposal, it is not considered that the works would give rise to any impacts on the amenity of this neighbouring dwelling. The proposal includes the addition of a lantern rooflight to the proposed rear extension, this would be upward facing and therefore would not result in any loss of privacy or unacceptable overlooking to any neighbouring property. The garage conversion includes the addition of windows to the principal elevation of the dwelling, these would face onto Bedford Road and would not overlook any private amenity space. The alterations to the front of the property would be readily visible within the streetscene, however, due to the limited scale of the alterations they are not considered to have a detrimental impact on residential amenities. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The proposal includes a garage conversion to habitable living space, however according to the Parking Standards SPD, the existing single garage would not be large enough to accommodate an off-street parking space, and as such, on the basis of the scale and nature of the development, the existing parking situation would be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Houghton Conquest Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. 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, 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: 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
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- Consultation
- 12 May 2026
- Comments by
- 19 Jun 2026
- Site or press notice
- 29 May 2026
Historical activity at this location
13 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Central Bedfordshire
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6.3/10
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#88 of 296 councils
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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%).
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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
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