Fairways, 7 Bradford Way, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6EE Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02123/FULL - Full Application
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Received
6 Jul 2026
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Validated
18 Aug 2026
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9 Oct 2026
Approved on 9 Oct 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 3
Also on the record
SSSI about 421 m away: Dropshort Marsh SSSI; Inside the Toddington (Central Bedfordshire) built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, 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.
Building
Floor area127 m² (1,367 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (71 out of 100)
PropertySemi-detached house, 7 habitable rooms
Built1991 to 1995
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in September 2023, 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
- LU5 6EE
- Received
- 6 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 18 Aug 2026
- Parish
- Toddington
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 13 Oct 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting The host dwelling is a two storey, brick built, detached property with a tiled pitched roof with an integrated garage and a cantilevered, mono pitched roof over the top. The host dwelling is located within Bradford Way in Toddington and is surrounded by properties of varying design. The proposal is to extend the integrated garage by 1.5 metres with the cantilevered roof to the front. The garage would project out from the front elevation and have a width of 3.0 metres into the driveway retaining the garage door fa�ade. The proposed extension would be readily visible to the street scene. Several properties along Bradford Way have had front extensions. The proposal would have matching brickwork and tiles and as such would be in keeping with the character of the host dwelling. Due to scale and design it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and as such would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, and Chapter 14 (Policy DP3) of the NPPF. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension would be sited 1.2 metres away from neighbouring property, No. 9 Bradford Way with this neighbours garage adjacent to the applicants proposal. Due to the small-scale of the proposal and the separation from this neighbour, it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. No. 5 Bradford Way would be separated by approximately 6.5 metres, given the similar outlook, it is not considered to impact on a loss of light or overbearing impact to either neighbour. On balance due to the garage door remaining and the proposal being a relatively minor increase in scale, it is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Chapter 14 (Policy DP3) of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The Highways Officer was consulted on the proposal, the officer raised concerns over the impact to off street parking as no parking plan was available to evaluate the impact. A parking plan was provided to support the application. The Parking Standards for New Developments SPD (Appendix 19) advises that a driveway should maintain 6.5 metres to the front of the property and that a three bedroom property should have enough off road parking for 2 cars. It is considered that both criteria have been maintained, therefore, the proposal retains adequate parking provision and to conform with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Toddington Parish Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Chapter 14 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting The host dwelling is a two storey, brick built, detached property with a tiled pitched roof with an integrated garage and a cantilevered, mono pitched roof over the top. The host dwelling is located within Bradford Way in Toddington and is surrounded by properties of varying design. The proposal is to extend the integrated garage by 1.5 metres with the cantilevered roof to the front. The garage would project out from the front elevation and have a width of 3.0 metres into the driveway retaining the garage door fa�ade. The proposed extension would be readily visible to the street scene. Several properties along Bradford Way have had front extensions. The proposal would have matching brickwork and tiles and as such would be in keeping with the character of the host dwelling. Due to scale and design it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and as such would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, and Chapter 14 (Policy DP3) of the NPPF. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension would be sited 1.2 metres away from neighbouring property, No. 9 Bradford Way with this neighbours garage adjacent to the applicants proposal. Due to the small-scale of the proposal and the separation from this neighbour, it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. No. 5 Bradford Way would be separated by approximately 6.5 metres, given the similar outlook, it is not considered to impact on a loss of light or overbearing impact to either neighbour. On balance due to the garage door remaining and the proposal being a relatively minor increase in scale, it is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Chapter 14 (Policy DP3) of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The Highways Officer was consulted on the proposal, the officer raised concerns over the impact to off street parking as no parking plan was available to evaluate the impact. A parking plan was provided to support the application. The Parking Standards for New Developments SPD (Appendix 19) advises that a driveway should maintain 6.5 metres to the front of the property and that a three bedroom property should have enough off road parking for 2 cars. It is considered that both criteria have been maintained, therefore, the proposal retains adequate parking provision and to conform with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Toddington Parish Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Chapter 14 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. 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
- Decision date
- 9 Oct 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 52 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one52d
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
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Last counted 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 18 Aug 2026
- Comments by
- 29 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
12 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Nearby activity
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2 Bradford Way, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6EE
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19 The Cleavers, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6ER
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2 Bradford Way, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6EE
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2022
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2 Bradford Way, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6EE
Erection of a first floor extension above the existing single storey side extension, and…
2021
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5 The Cleavers, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6ER
Two storey rear & first floor front extensions
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1 Bradford Way, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6EE
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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%).
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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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