24 Richmond Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RB Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/00392/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Erection of a single storey rear extension, and new door Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
6 Feb 2026
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Validated
19 Feb 2026
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Approved
15 Apr 2026
Approved on 15 Apr 2026 · Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
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Inside the Leighton Buzzard built-up area; National infrastructure project about 1463 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.
Building
Floor area75 m² (807 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (75 out of 100)
PropertyMid-terrace house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsTimber frame, as built, partial insulation (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in December 2008, 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 4RB
- Received
- 6 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 19 Feb 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 16 Apr 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The application site is a mid-terrace two-storey dwelling with a dormer to the rear and roof lights to the front elevation, located on Richmond Road in Leighton Buzzard. No 24 has painted brickwork at the ground level which includes an existing flat roofed rear projection which is linked with similar built form on the shared boundary with the neighbouring property . No. 24 is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal would see the replacement of the existing linked built form with a single storey extension. The proposed extension would have a flat roof, would be some 2.90m wide, 4.30m deep with an overall height of 2.82m with a side window facing inwards towards the application site garden. A new double door will be installed into the existing rear elevation replacing the existing window. The proposal would be approximately 1.20m deeper and 1.10m wider than the existing built form and approximately 0.30m higher. Whilst the proposal would be marginally larger than the existing it would be considered modest in scale and proportionate to the existing dwelling. It would not be readily visible from the street scene and is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Given the design and scale of development and existing built form on the shared boundary it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of number 22 Richmond Road. The proposal would be sufficiently separated from all other neighbours. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection. The application was also 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 mid-terrace two-storey dwelling with a dormer to the rear and roof lights to the front elevation, located on Richmond Road in Leighton Buzzard. No 24 has painted brickwork at the ground level which includes an existing flat roofed rear projection which is linked with similar built form on the shared boundary with the neighbouring property . No. 24 is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal would see the replacement of the existing linked built form with a single storey extension. The proposed extension would have a flat roof, would be some 2.90m wide, 4.30m deep with an overall height of 2.82m with a side window facing inwards towards the application site garden. A new double door will be installed into the existing rear elevation replacing the existing window. The proposal would be approximately 1.20m deeper and 1.10m wider than the existing built form and approximately 0.30m higher. Whilst the proposal would be marginally larger than the existing it would be considered modest in scale and proportionate to the existing dwelling. It would not be readily visible from the street scene and is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Given the design and scale of development and existing built form on the shared boundary it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of number 22 Richmond Road. The proposal would be sufficiently separated from all other neighbours. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection. The application was also 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 )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). 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 6 )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.
- Decision date
- 15 Apr 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 13 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 19 Feb 2026
- Comments by
- 19 Mar 2026
Historical activity at this location
6 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
2 Richmond Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4RB
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Rear dormer with roof lights on the front slope.
2019
Approved
168 Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4QN
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Hip to gable roof extension, loft conversion wit…
2018
Approved
146 Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4QN
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with flat roof rear dormer and r…
2017
Approved
148 Stanbridge Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4QN
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion & alteration of roof from hip to…
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
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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