9 Fir Tree Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EA Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01284/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Single storey front infill extension Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
22 Apr 2026
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8 May 2026
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30 Jun 2026
Approved on 30 Jun 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 5
Conservation area about 18 m away: Silsoe Conservation Area
The edge of the area; work outside it can still affect its setting.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Also on the record
3 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin; Inside the Silsoe built-up area; Priority habitat about 41 m away: No main habitat but additional habitats present; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 2, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
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 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 3
Last sold for £340,000 in March 2026. Terraced house, freehold.
27 March 2026£340,000
21 June 2013£210,000
16 October 2012£181,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area95 m² (1,023 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (74 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyMid-terrace house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1967 to 1975
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2025, 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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- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- MK45 4EA
- Received
- 22 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 8 May 2026
- Parish
- Silsoe
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 3 Jul 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The application site is a terraced two-storey dwelling located on Fir Tree Road, Silsoe. No.9 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design and scale. The proposal is for a front extension to provide an additional bathroom and would have a pitched roof. The proposed front extension would have an approximate depth of 1.5 metres, a width of 2.6 metres, an eaves height of 2.8 metres and a maximum height of 3.6 metres. The proposed front extension would be proportionate to the host dwelling due to its modest size and would be readily visible within the street scene. Due to its pitched roof and the presence of a similar front extensions within the street scene of Fir Tree Road, the proposal would not be considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. The proposed front extension would be set on the shared boundary with 7 Fir Tree Road but would not extend beyond the front of the property and therefore is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The other neighbouring property, 11 Fir Tree Road, would be well separated and screened from the proposed extension and the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be a detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity. The proposed development would not increase the number of bedrooms at the property or result in the removal of any off-street parking and is therefore considered acceptable in terms of parking and highway safety in accordance with Sections 9 and 12 of the NPPF, Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Parking Standards for New Developments supplementary planning document. Silsoe Parish Council were consulted on this application, but no comments were received. Neighbourhood Planning were also consulted on this application, but no comments were received. The application was subject to 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 is a terraced two-storey dwelling located on Fir Tree Road, Silsoe. No.9 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design and scale. The proposal is for a front extension to provide an additional bathroom and would have a pitched roof. The proposed front extension would have an approximate depth of 1.5 metres, a width of 2.6 metres, an eaves height of 2.8 metres and a maximum height of 3.6 metres. The proposed front extension would be proportionate to the host dwelling due to its modest size and would be readily visible within the street scene. Due to its pitched roof and the presence of a similar front extensions within the street scene of Fir Tree Road, the proposal would not be considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. The proposed front extension would be set on the shared boundary with 7 Fir Tree Road but would not extend beyond the front of the property and therefore is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The other neighbouring property, 11 Fir Tree Road, would be well separated and screened from the proposed extension and the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be a detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity. The proposed development would not increase the number of bedrooms at the property or result in the removal of any off-street parking and is therefore considered acceptable in terms of parking and highway safety in accordance with Sections 9 and 12 of the NPPF, Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Parking Standards for New Developments supplementary planning document. Silsoe Parish Council were consulted on this application, but no comments were received. Neighbourhood Planning were also consulted on this application, but no comments were received. The application was subject to 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
- Decision date
- 30 Jun 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 53 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one53d
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 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 8 May 2026
- Comments by
- 17 Jun 2026
- Site or press notice
- 26 May 2026
Historical activity at this location
16 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
4 Fir Tree Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EA
Erection of a single storey rear extension, single storey side infill extension between d…
2024
Approved
1 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Single story rear extension following the removal of the rear conservatory
2024
Refused
1 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Demolition of garage and conservatory, erection of two storey side extension, single stor…
2023
Approved
1 Fir Tree Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EA
Single storey front extension following removal of porch & WC
2022
Approved
The Old Vicarage, 2 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Creation of a link between the existing annex and main house with the erection of a brick…
2021
Approved
14 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Dropped kerb extension
2021
Approved
The Birches, 9 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Single storey side extension.
2020
Approved
6 Fir Tree Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EA
Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey orangery style rear ext…
2019
Approved
16 Fir Tree Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EA
Proposed single storey side and rear extension and front porch following demolition of ex…
2018
Approved
4 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Alterations to roof pitch to the side of the property and porch, and external alterations
2018
Approved
The Old Vicarage, 2 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Replacement Conservatory.
2018
Approved
3 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Single storey rear extension.
2018
Approved
5 Fir Tree Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EA
Single storey front extension.
2018
Approved
12 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Lawful Development Certificate: Single storey rear extension
2017
Approved
10 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Single Storey front Extension. Replace the current second floor flat roof extension with…
2017
Approved
The Old Vicarage, 2 Vicarage Road, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4ED
Two storey side, single storey side & rear extension with detached triple carport.
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
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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