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CB/26/02534/FULL - Full Application
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Garage conversion and side/rear single storey extension with rooflights and side window Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
17 Aug 2026
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Validated
27 Aug 2026
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14 Oct 2026
Approved on 14 Oct 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 4
Also on the record
SSSI about 334 m away: Dunstable and Whipsnade Downs SSSI; National landscape about 283 m away: Chilterns; Inside the Dunstable built-up area; National infrastructure project about 1387 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.
Sales history 1
Last sold for £375,000 in December 2025. Semi-detached house, freehold.
11 December 2025£375,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area89 m² (958 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (67 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2025, 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
- LU6 3JU
- Received
- 17 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 27 Aug 2026
- Parish
- Dunstable
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 22 Oct 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 along Meadway in Dunstable. The proposal consists of a conversion to an attached garage into a study room. A further side/rear extension is also proposed to create an enlarged garage, measuring a width of 2.5m, and a depth of 2.3m. This extension would replace a smaller rear projection and gate currently in place to the rear of the site. A proposed mono pitched roof with three rooflights would extend across the converted garage and rear extension. The proposed side/rear extension would remain obscured from the streetscene of Meadway by the bulk of the converted garage. The only visible elements of the proposal is the alteration of the existing flat garage roof to a mono pitched addition, and the replacement of the existing garage door with a single window. The rear extension would extend the existing built form of the garage to the rear elevation of the main dwellinghouse, and therefore would follow the existing prevailing character of built form along the side elevation of the property. As such, the proposal, alongside the modest size and scale of the additional works, would not lead to any detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposed conversion and extension would remain obscured from the attached adjacent neighbour (124 Meadway) by the bulk of the main dwellinghouse. Therefore, the proposal would not have any detrimental impacts on the amenities of this neighbour. The proposed extension and conversion would be located in close proximity to the detached adjacent neighbour (128 Meadway). It is noted that the proposed extension would match the depth of the existing garage, and would still remain set away from the boundary with the adjacent neighbour by 1m. A window facing this neighbour is proposed within this application, however this window is to be obscurely glazed and fitted with frosted glass. A condition has been included to ensure that this window would remain obscured. Additionally, no ground floor side windows are noted on this neighbouring property, therefore removing any mutual overlooking impacts between the two properties. Considering the above, the proposal is not considered to lead to any detrimental harm to the amenities of this adjacent neighbour. All other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the application site to be materially impacted. The proposal would not lead to the creation of any additional bedrooms within the main dwellinghouse. The existing garage would be converted, however due to the dimensions of this space, it would not constitute a parking space when compared to parking guidance. Under the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD (2023), a three bedroomed property would require the provision to two parking spaces, which has been shown on the provided plan number 2616 01A, located on an area of hardstanding to the front of the property. As such, adequate parking provision has been demonstrated on the application site, and the proposal would remain in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Dunstable Town Council were consulted on this application and no comments have been received. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations have been received. Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal, it is considered that this proposal would not lead to any detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal would also not be considered to lead to any detrimental harm to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. As such, the proposal would remain in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 14 of the NPPF.Reasons For Granting, The application site is a two-storey, semi-detached dwelling located along Meadway in Dunstable. The proposal consists of a conversion to an attached garage into a study room. A further side/rear extension is also proposed to create an enlarged garage, measuring a width of 2.5m, and a depth of 2.3m. This extension would replace a smaller rear projection and gate currently in place to the rear of the site. A proposed mono pitched roof with three rooflights would extend across the converted garage and rear extension. The proposed side/rear extension would remain obscured from the streetscene of Meadway by the bulk of the converted garage. The only visible elements of the proposal is the alteration of the existing flat garage roof to a mono pitched addition, and the replacement of the existing garage door with a single window. The rear extension would extend the existing built form of the garage to the rear elevation of the main dwellinghouse, and therefore would follow the existing prevailing character of built form along the side elevation of the property. As such, the proposal, alongside the modest size and scale of the additional works, would not lead to any detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposed conversion and extension would remain obscured from the attached adjacent neighbour (124 Meadway) by the bulk of the main dwellinghouse. Therefore, the proposal would not have any detrimental impacts on the amenities of this neighbour. The proposed extension and conversion would be located in close proximity to the detached adjacent neighbour (128 Meadway). It is noted that the proposed extension would match the depth of the existing garage, and would still remain set away from the boundary with the adjacent neighbour by 1m. A window facing this neighbour is proposed within this application, however this window is to be obscurely glazed and fitted with frosted glass. A condition has been included to ensure that this window would remain obscured. Additionally, no ground floor side windows are noted on this neighbouring property, therefore removing any mutual overlooking impacts between the two properties. Considering the above, the proposal is not considered to lead to any detrimental harm to the amenities of this adjacent neighbour. All other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the application site to be materially impacted. The proposal would not lead to the creation of any additional bedrooms within the main dwellinghouse. The existing garage would be converted, however due to the dimensions of this space, it would not constitute a parking space when compared to parking guidance. Under the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD (2023), a three bedroomed property would require the provision to two parking spaces, which has been shown on the provided plan number 2616 01A, located on an area of hardstanding to the front of the property. As such, adequate parking provision has been demonstrated on the application site, and the proposal would remain in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Dunstable Town Council were consulted on this application and no comments have been received. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations have been received. Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal, it is considered that this proposal would not lead to any detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal would also not be considered to lead to any detrimental harm to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. As such, the proposal would remain in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 14 of the NPPF. 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 )Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. 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
- 14 Oct 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 48 days from validation, 6 days faster than Central Bedfordshire's median of 54 for extensions. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one48d
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
- 27 Aug 2026
- Comments by
- 9 Oct 2026
- Site or press notice
- 18 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
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54 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JU
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Approved
9 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JT
Prior Notification of Householder Extension - Single storey rear extension
2021
Approved
9 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JT
Single storey rear extension, roof profile alteration with gable wall and loft conversion…
2021
Approved
49 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JT
Ground floor single storey rear extension, alterations to existing garage to create habit…
2021
Approved
102 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JU
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of detached garage/garden room
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49 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JT
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed - Creation of new second floor living space. Conv…
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86 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JU
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Approved
61 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JT
Replace existing rear conservatory roof
2019
Approved
32 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JU
Single storey rear extension garage conversion
2019
Approved
100 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JU
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Hip to gable loft conversion & rear dormer.
2017
Approved
36 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JU
Conversion of existing garage and utility room to habitable accommodation including raisi…
2017
Approved
81 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JT
Single storey front and rear extensions
2016
Refused
55 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JT
Erection of Part Single, Part Two Storey Side Extension and Two Storey Rear Extension.
2016
Approved
84 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JU
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with side gable build incorporat…
2016
Approved
109 Meadway, Dunstable, LU6 3JT
Loft conversion of a bungalow
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
Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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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