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CB/26/00958/FULL - Full Application
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Single storey rear extension Data via plota.co.uk
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26 Mar 2026
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Validated
15 Jul 2026
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8 Sept 2026
Approved on 8 Sept 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
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National infrastructure project about 1293 m away: Woodside Link Houghton Regis Bedfordshire; Inside the Houghton Regis built-up area.
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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
- LU5 5HR
- Received
- 26 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 15 Jul 2026
- Parish
- Houghton Regis
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 9 Sept 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, end of terrace dwelling located on Hillside in Houghton Regis. No. 1 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled, pitched roof with a single storey extension to the front and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal consists of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof that would have double doors and a window facing to the side. The extension would be 2.9m wide by 4.9m deep with an overall height of 2.85m. The proposal would be sited to the rear of the property on the shared boundary of No. 1 and a row of private, single garages located along Churchfield Road which is adjacent to Hillside. The proposal would not be visible to the street scene and would have a similar material finish of brickwork to the existing using, the same frame for the doors that are currently located on the rear elevation. There are not very any examples of rear extensions in the surrounding area, however, the proposal is considered small and a minor alteration that, overall, would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would include a door and window facing onto neighbouring property No. 2 Hillside. However, with the border treatment of wooden fencing and a separation of approximately 3.6m it is deemed there is sufficient separation to ensure no impact to this neighbours amenity. There would be no overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbour. With regards to the garages backing onto the shared boundary of No. 1 Hillside, the proposal would not be visible from this location and therefore, there would be no visual impact. All other neighbours are considered to by suitably separated and overall the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with chapter 14 of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted and did not respond. The application was subject to public consultation, though no representations were raised. 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 two-storey, end of terrace dwelling located on Hillside in Houghton Regis. No. 1 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled, pitched roof with a single storey extension to the front and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal consists of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof that would have double doors and a window facing to the side. The extension would be 2.9m wide by 4.9m deep with an overall height of 2.85m. The proposal would be sited to the rear of the property on the shared boundary of No. 1 and a row of private, single garages located along Churchfield Road which is adjacent to Hillside. The proposal would not be visible to the street scene and would have a similar material finish of brickwork to the existing using, the same frame for the doors that are currently located on the rear elevation. There are not very any examples of rear extensions in the surrounding area, however, the proposal is considered small and a minor alteration that, overall, would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would include a door and window facing onto neighbouring property No. 2 Hillside. However, with the border treatment of wooden fencing and a separation of approximately 3.6m it is deemed there is sufficient separation to ensure no impact to this neighbours amenity. There would be no overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbour. With regards to the garages backing onto the shared boundary of No. 1 Hillside, the proposal would not be visible from this location and therefore, there would be no visual impact. All other neighbours are considered to by suitably separated and overall the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with chapter 14 of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted and did not respond. The application was subject to public consultation, though no representations were raised. 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 )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. 3 )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. 4 )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). 5 )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. 6 )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
- 8 Sept 2026
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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 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 15 Jul 2026
- Comments by
- 10 Sept 2026
- Site or press notice
- 20 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
1 nearby application on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#88 of 296 councils
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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%).
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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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