61 Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HY Data via plota.co.uk
CB/25/03623/FULL - Full Application
Approved
Proposal
Garage conversion, replace the garage door with a window and a new side window Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
12 Nov 2025
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Validated
27 Nov 2025
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Approved
14 Jan 2026
Approved on 14 Jan 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
Inside the Leighton Buzzard built-up area; National infrastructure project about 1906 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 7 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 5
Last sold for £518,000 in September 2024. Detached house, freehold.
27 September 2024£518,000
29 May 2015£370,000
26 November 2012£294,000
9 March 2007£336,000
30 June 2004£319,950New build
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area153 m² (1,647 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (78 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached house, 6 habitable rooms
Built2003 to 2006
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2019, 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 4HY
- Received
- 12 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 27 Nov 2025
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 22 Jan 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 detached dwelling located on Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard. No.61 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof, featuring two dormers and is surrounded by properties similar in design. The proposal consists of a garage conversion which would see the installation of a window on the front and southwest elevation. The proposal would not result in an increase in the properties footprint, but the installation of a window on the front elevation and alterations to fenestration would be readily visible within the street scene of Palmer Crescent. These works would both be considered minor alterations that would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. In terms of neighbouring amenity, there are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of the window on the front elevation as there are no properties opposite the application site. Furthermore, the installation of a window to the side elevation would be sited some 8 metres from No.63 Palmer Crescent and therefore not considered to result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. The alterations to the front of the property would be visible from a number of properties on Palmer Crescent, however, due to the limited scale of the alterations they are not considered to have a detrimental impact on residential amenities. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The proposal includes a garage conversion to habitable living space, however according to the Parking Standards SPD, the existing single garage would not be large enough to accommodate an off-street parking space, and as such, on the basis of the scale and nature of the development, the existing parking situation would be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Leighton Buzzard Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. As the site is within the Chilterns Beechwoods SAC, Natural England were consulted but have raised no comments. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).Reasons for Granting The application site is a two-storey detached dwelling located on Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard. No.61 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof, featuring two dormers and is surrounded by properties similar in design. The proposal consists of a garage conversion which would see the installation of a window on the front and southwest elevation. The proposal would not result in an increase in the properties footprint, but the installation of a window on the front elevation and alterations to fenestration would be readily visible within the street scene of Palmer Crescent. These works would both be considered minor alterations that would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. In terms of neighbouring amenity, there are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of the window on the front elevation as there are no properties opposite the application site. Furthermore, the installation of a window to the side elevation would be sited some 8 metres from No.63 Palmer Crescent and therefore not considered to result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. The alterations to the front of the property would be visible from a number of properties on Palmer Crescent, however, due to the limited scale of the alterations they are not considered to have a detrimental impact on residential amenities. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The proposal includes a garage conversion to habitable living space, however according to the Parking Standards SPD, the existing single garage would not be large enough to accommodate an off-street parking space, and as such, on the basis of the scale and nature of the development, the existing parking situation would be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Leighton Buzzard Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. As the site is within the Chilterns Beechwoods SAC, Natural England were consulted but have raised no comments. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). 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). 5 )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. 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 Jan 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 Nov 2025
- Comments by
- 7 Jan 2026
- Site or press notice
- 12 Dec 2025
Historical activity at this location
9 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
89 Nicolson Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HQ
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 5.00m beyond t…
2023
Withdrawn
47 Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HY
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Conversion of garage to habitable space
2022
Approved
57 Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HY
Retrospective erection of thick walled alloy pole - 20ft
2021
Approved
57 Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HY
Erection of 12.5m alloy radio pole (retrospective)
2020
Approved
53 Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HY
Single Storey Rear Extension
2017
Approved
1 Insall Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HS
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
2016
Approved
77 Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HY
Non material amendent sought to planning permission CB/16/00457/FULL - To make front wind…
2016
Approved
77 Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4HY
Garage conversion
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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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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