Heath Cottage, 202 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AT Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02127/FULL - Full Application
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Erection of part single part two storey rear extension, with rooflights Data via plota.co.uk
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Inside the Leighton Buzzard 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
- LU7 3AT
- Received
- 7 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 7 Jul 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 1 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 semi-detached dwelling located on Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard. Heath Cottage is constructed of brickwork, with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties varying in design. The proposal consists of the erection of a part single part two storey rear extension, with rooflights. The single storey element of the rear extension would have a proposed width of approximately 6.8 metres, a depth of 1.3 metres, an eaves height of 2.6 metres and a maximum height of 3.3 metres. The two-storey element of the extension would have a proposed width of approximately 6.6 metres, a depth of 5.3 metres, an eaves height of 4.9 metres and a maximum height of 6.5 metres. The rear extension would be large in scale but due to the two-storey roof ridge being set down from that of the main dwelling and several existing rear structures, including a conservatory and two-storey section of the existing dwelling, being removed the extension is considered to be a subordinate addition that does not dominate the existing dwelling. The rear extension would not be readily visible within the street scene of Heath Road and is therefore not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. As such, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area or the original dwelling in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, both the two-storey and single storey sections of the extension would be set on the shared boundary with the attached property, 200 Heath Road. The two-storey section of the extension would extend approximately 2 metres beyond the rear of this property at two-storey height but not beyond the rear of this properties single storey section and as such is not considered to have an overbearing impact. The two-storey extension has been shown on plan to comply with the 45-degree guidance from a window on the rear of this property at two storey height and as such is not considered to result in a loss of light to this window. The two windows on the rear elevation of the extension at first floor height are not considered to have a significant impact on the privacy of this neighbour due to this being a similar relationship to the existing first floor window at the rear of No. 200. The single storey section of the extension would not significantly extend beyond the rear of the existing single storey structure that will be removed and as such is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The extension would be well separated from the other neighbouring property, 204 Heath Road, with a separation distance of approximately 4.7 metres to the shared boundary and due to this separation the extension is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are considered sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any detrimental impact on amenity. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 14 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposed extension would provide an additional bedroom making the property a 3-bedroom dwelling. Sufficient space has been retained to the side of the dwelling to facilitate at least 2 parking spaces which meets the requirements for a 3-bedroom property. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. Neighbourhood Planning were consulted on this application and advised that The Leighton - Linslade Neighbourhood Plan has been through its submission consultation and CBC is of the opinion that the Plan meets the NPPF's Basic Conditions, however, taking into account any comments received during the consultation and with the knowledge that the Examiner could still require changes to the final version of the Plan, increasing weight can be given but even at this stage the plan is a long way short of full weight. The Tree and Landscape Officer was consulted and advised that they had no objection. The application was subject to a 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 two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard. Heath Cottage is constructed of brickwork, with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties varying in design. The proposal consists of the erection of a part single part two storey rear extension, with rooflights. The single storey element of the rear extension would have a proposed width of approximately 6.8 metres, a depth of 1.3 metres, an eaves height of 2.6 metres and a maximum height of 3.3 metres. The two-storey element of the extension would have a proposed width of approximately 6.6 metres, a depth of 5.3 metres, an eaves height of 4.9 metres and a maximum height of 6.5 metres. The rear extension would be large in scale but due to the two-storey roof ridge being set down from that of the main dwelling and several existing rear structures, including a conservatory and two-storey section of the existing dwelling, being removed the extension is considered to be a subordinate addition that does not dominate the existing dwelling. The rear extension would not be readily visible within the street scene of Heath Road and is therefore not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. As such, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area or the original dwelling in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, both the two-storey and single storey sections of the extension would be set on the shared boundary with the attached property, 200 Heath Road. The two-storey section of the extension would extend approximately 2 metres beyond the rear of this property at two-storey height but not beyond the rear of this properties single storey section and as such is not considered to have an overbearing impact. The two-storey extension has been shown on plan to comply with the 45-degree guidance from a window on the rear of this property at two storey height and as such is not considered to result in a loss of light to this window. The two windows on the rear elevation of the extension at first floor height are not considered to have a significant impact on the privacy of this neighbour due to this being a similar relationship to the existing first floor window at the rear of No. 200. The single storey section of the extension would not significantly extend beyond the rear of the existing single storey structure that will be removed and as such is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The extension would be well separated from the other neighbouring property, 204 Heath Road, with a separation distance of approximately 4.7 metres to the shared boundary and due to this separation the extension is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are considered sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any detrimental impact on amenity. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 14 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposed extension would provide an additional bedroom making the property a 3-bedroom dwelling. Sufficient space has been retained to the side of the dwelling to facilitate at least 2 parking spaces which meets the requirements for a 3-bedroom property. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. Neighbourhood Planning were consulted on this application and advised that The Leighton - Linslade Neighbourhood Plan has been through its submission consultation and CBC is of the opinion that the Plan meets the NPPF's Basic Conditions, however, taking into account any comments received during the consultation and with the knowledge that the Examiner could still require changes to the final version of the Plan, increasing weight can be given but even at this stage the plan is a long way short of full weight. The Tree and Landscape Officer was consulted and advised that they had no objection. The application was subject to a 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
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- 7 Jul 2026
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- 17 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
11 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
Silverwood, 192 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AT
Proposed carport with garden store under the same roof. Timber clad to 3 sides. Steel fra…
2022
Approved
Rossall, 200 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AT
Removal of single storey rear pitched roof extension to be replaced with larger flat roof…
2021
Approved
1 Pine Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DH
Single storey side/rear extension
2020
Withdrawn
Inverewe, 194 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AT
Detached 2 storey double garage, first floor dormer & external stairway
2020
Approved
Inverewe, 194 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AT
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/17/06003/FULL (Demolish existing garage…
2019
Approved
5 Pine Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DH
Loft Conversion with front dormer.
2018
Approved
Silverwood, 192 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AT
Single storey rear extension
2018
Withdrawn
Silverwood, 192 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AT
Single storey rear extension
2017
Approved
Inverewe, 194 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AT
Demolish existing garage and erect a two storey side extension & single storey front exte…
2016
Approved
196 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AT
Erection of single storey rear extension
2016
Approved
Fairlight, 180 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AT
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Garage conversion and loft conversion
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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