139 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LU Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01958/FULL - Full Application
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Erection of a single storey rear/side extension Data via plota.co.uk
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19 Jun 2026
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Site constraints 1
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Inside the Houghton Regis built-up area.
Not affected
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 5LU
- Received
- 19 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 19 Jun 2026
- Parish
- Houghton Regis
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 14 Aug 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The application site is a semi-detached two storey dwelling located on Leafields, Houghton Regis. No. 139 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties varying in design and scale. The proposal consists of the demolition of an existing rear extension and erection of a single-storey side/rear wrap around extension with 2 rooflights. The extension would have a width of approximately 7.4 metres, a depth of 6.2 metres (at deepest point), an eaves height of 2.6 metres and a maximum height of 3.5 metres. The extension would have a sizeable footprint, approximately 33.5m2, however, due to its single storey nature and the retention of a large garden the proposal would be considered proportionate to the host dwelling and would not dominate the plot. The extension would be partly visible within the street scene of Leafields but due to the screening provided by the existing garage to the side of the main dwelling it would not be readily visible. Due to this, the proposed development is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policies HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension would be built on the boundary with the attached property, 141 Leafields, and would extend 4 metres beyond the rear of this property. The proposed extension is likely to cause a degree of loss of light to a ground floor window adjacent to the boundary, which appears to serve a habitable room, as it does not comply with the 45-degree guidance from this window. Although the extension is likely to result in some loss of light to this window, this is not considered to be so significant to warrant refusal solely on this basis, an extension with a similar impact on this windows light could be constructed under permitted development as any extension on the boundary with a depth greater than approximately 1.5 metres would not meet the 45-degree guidance. Due to this, the impact upon this window is not considered significant enough to warrant refusal. The extension would also not be considered to have an overbearing impact on this property due its is single storey nature, modest height and limited depth. The size of the garden areas, and the orientation of the proposal in relation to this neighbour have also been factors in the consideration of acceptability. As such, the proposed extension is not considered to have a significant detrimental impact on the amenity of this neighbour that would warrant refusal. The other neighbouring property, 137 Leafields, is well separated from the extension with a separation distance of 1.1 metres to the shared boundary and 3.5 metres to the property itself. Due to this separation, and the scale of the proposal, it is not considered that the proposed extension would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed rear extension for there to be a detrimental impact on amenity. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal does not lead to any additional bedrooms or the removal of a parking space on site. 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. Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted as part of this application, but no comments were received. Natural England and Neighbourhood Planning were both consulted, but no comments were received. 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 semi-detached two storey dwelling located on Leafields, Houghton Regis. No. 139 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties varying in design and scale. The proposal consists of the demolition of an existing rear extension and erection of a single-storey side/rear wrap around extension with 2 rooflights. The extension would have a width of approximately 7.4 metres, a depth of 6.2 metres (at deepest point), an eaves height of 2.6 metres and a maximum height of 3.5 metres. The extension would have a sizeable footprint, approximately 33.5m2, however, due to its single storey nature and the retention of a large garden the proposal would be considered proportionate to the host dwelling and would not dominate the plot. The extension would be partly visible within the street scene of Leafields but due to the screening provided by the existing garage to the side of the main dwelling it would not be readily visible. Due to this, the proposed development is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policies HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension would be built on the boundary with the attached property, 141 Leafields, and would extend 4 metres beyond the rear of this property. The proposed extension is likely to cause a degree of loss of light to a ground floor window adjacent to the boundary, which appears to serve a habitable room, as it does not comply with the 45-degree guidance from this window. Although the extension is likely to result in some loss of light to this window, this is not considered to be so significant to warrant refusal solely on this basis, an extension with a similar impact on this windows light could be constructed under permitted development as any extension on the boundary with a depth greater than approximately 1.5 metres would not meet the 45-degree guidance. Due to this, the impact upon this window is not considered significant enough to warrant refusal. The extension would also not be considered to have an overbearing impact on this property due its is single storey nature, modest height and limited depth. The size of the garden areas, and the orientation of the proposal in relation to this neighbour have also been factors in the consideration of acceptability. As such, the proposed extension is not considered to have a significant detrimental impact on the amenity of this neighbour that would warrant refusal. The other neighbouring property, 137 Leafields, is well separated from the extension with a separation distance of 1.1 metres to the shared boundary and 3.5 metres to the property itself. Due to this separation, and the scale of the proposal, it is not considered that the proposed extension would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed rear extension for there to be a detrimental impact on amenity. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal does not lead to any additional bedrooms or the removal of a parking space on site. 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. Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted as part of this application, but no comments were received. Natural England and Neighbourhood Planning were both consulted, but no comments were received. 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 5 )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.
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Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 19 Jun 2026
- Comments by
- 29 Jul 2026
- Site or press notice
- 8 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
11 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
85 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LU
Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lantern.
2023
Approved
3 Blackthorn Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JP
Part single and part two storey rear extension and front porch
2022
Withdrawn
87 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LU
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension
2022
Approved
87 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LU
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension
2022
Approved
131 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LU
Single storey wraparound extension.
2021
Approved
133 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LU
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/21/00661/Full (Single storey side extens…
2021
Approved
133 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LU
Single storey side extension with garage conversion
2020
Approved
4 Hayley Court, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LZ
Loft conversion with two front dormers, 1 rear dormer and change of roof pitch angle from…
2020
Approved
4 Hayley Court, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LZ
Lawful Development Certifcate Proposed: Single storey rear extension (external material t…
2018
Approved
135 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LU
Single storey rear extension
2017
Approved
52 Blackthorn Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JP
Proposed two storey side extension and loft conversion
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
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#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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