6 The Crescent, Stanford, Biggleswade, SG18 9JF Data via plota.co.uk

CB/26/00597/FULL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Removal of chimney stack, and single storey front extension. New side entrance with door canopy Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received

23 Feb 2026

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Validated

9 Mar 2026

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Approved

30 Apr 2026

Approved on 30 Apr 2026 · Last checked 13 Oct 2026

Documents

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Site constraints 2

Agricultural land, grade 5

Very poor quality farmland, not best and most versatile. Source: the Predictive Agricultural Land Classification Map (Defra and Natural England, 2025; the Welsh Government's Predictive ALC Map 2 in Wales), a model rather than a site survey. Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s), which most planning maps still show, had this area as grade 2. The predicted grade is Defra's current estimate; only a site survey settles it.

Where development of farmland is needed, policy prefers poorer land over the best and most versatile (grades 1, 2 and 3a). Three sources: Natural England's post-1988 field surveys, which are definitive where they exist; the Defra predictive map for England (2025) and the Welsh Government predictive map, modelled from the soil map with 3a and 3b split; and the 1970s provisional map, which planners and other services still show, coarser and with grade 3 undivided. Where the provisional and predicted grades disagree, treat the predicted grade as the current estimate and expect an application to carry its own survey.

Also on the record

Radon affected area, class 2.

Not affected

Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the British Geological Survey and UK Health Security Agency (radon, contains BGS materials © UKRI) 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 3

Last sold for £457,000 in March 2021. Semi-detached house, freehold.

5 March 2021£457,000

7 August 2015£329,995

27 August 1999£92,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area129 m² (1,389 sq ft)

Energy ratingD (66 out of 100), could reach C

PropertySemi-detached house, 9 habitable rooms

Built1930 to 1949

HeatingBoiler and radiators, oil

WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2014, 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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Council: Central Bedfordshire
Application type: Full Application
Postcode: SG18 9JF
Received: 23 Feb 2026
Validated: 9 Mar 2026
Parish: Southill
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 4 May 2026
Decision: Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The site comprises a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 6 The Crescent Stanford, constructed of painted roughcast render with concrete roof tiles and white uPVC window. The property forms part of a linear residential development of similar age and character. �� The proposal comprises a single-storey front extension measuring some 3m in depth incorporating a mono-pitch roof. The lower section would be constructed in brick, with matching render and roof tiles. The extension would be subservient to the main dwelling and set well back from the road. The existing side chimney stack would be removed, and a new side entrance door with canopy installed, which is considered visually acceptable. Overall the proposal would not adversely affect the appearance of the dwelling or the streetscene. A materials condition can be attached. The front extension would be well separated from adjacent properties, namely No 5 The Crescent to the north, which forms the attached dwelling, and No 7 The Crescent to the south. As such, it would not result in any undue loss of light, privacy or overbearing impact. The removal of the chimney stack and insertion of a side door and canopy would be offset from the boundary with No 7. Overall, by virtue of its scale, siting and design, the proposal would not result in any detrimental impact on neighbouring properties. The proposed canopy would prevent vehicle access to the side of the dwelling; however, the existing side hardstanding is already gated, and a rear lawn separates the garage outbuilding from the main house. Planning history indicates the property comprises five bedrooms, for which four off-street parking spaces would be required to meet adopted parking standards. Although the extension would slightly reduce the area to the front, four parking spaces would remain, although there is no independent use this is the existing situation. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate access and parking has been retained. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Southill Parish Council were consulted and have not commented on the proposal. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2024).Reasons for Granting The site comprises a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 6 The Crescent Stanford, constructed of painted roughcast render with concrete roof tiles and white uPVC window. The property forms part of a linear residential development of similar age and character. �� The proposal comprises a single-storey front extension measuring some 3m in depth incorporating a mono-pitch roof. The lower section would be constructed in brick, with matching render and roof tiles. The extension would be subservient to the main dwelling and set well back from the road. The existing side chimney stack would be removed, and a new side entrance door with canopy installed, which is considered visually acceptable. Overall the proposal would not adversely affect the appearance of the dwelling or the streetscene. A materials condition can be attached. The front extension would be well separated from adjacent properties, namely No 5 The Crescent to the north, which forms the attached dwelling, and No 7 The Crescent to the south. As such, it would not result in any undue loss of light, privacy or overbearing impact. The removal of the chimney stack and insertion of a side door and canopy would be offset from the boundary with No 7. Overall, by virtue of its scale, siting and design, the proposal would not result in any detrimental impact on neighbouring properties. The proposed canopy would prevent vehicle access to the side of the dwelling; however, the existing side hardstanding is already gated, and a rear lawn separates the garage outbuilding from the main house. Planning history indicates the property comprises five bedrooms, for which four off-street parking spaces would be required to meet adopted parking standards. Although the extension would slightly reduce the area to the front, four parking spaces would remain, although there is no independent use this is the existing situation. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate access and parking has been retained. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Southill Parish Council were consulted and have not commented on the proposal. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2024). 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.
Decision date: 30 Apr 2026
Agent: Show

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

No public comments yet.

Last counted 13 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation: 9 Mar 2026
Comments by: 15 Apr 2026
Site or press notice: 20 Mar 2026

Historical activity at this location

7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

2025 Approved

20 The Crescent, Stanford, Biggleswade, SG18 9JF

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CB/25/01523/FULL 30 Jun 2025

2023 Approved

14 The Crescent, Stanford, Biggleswade, SG18 9JF

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CB/23/02642/FULL 25 Sep 2023

2023 Approved

2 The Crescent, Stanford, Biggleswade, SG18 9JF

Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: The siting of a caravan for ancillary use.

CB/23/01600/LDCP 24 Jul 2023

2020 Refused

16 The Crescent, Stanford, Biggleswade, SG18 9JF

Re - Submission of planning permission CB/19/02848/Full: Alteration to roof design (Demol…

CB/20/02519/FULL 17 Sep 2020

2019 Approved

16 The Crescent, Stanford, Biggleswade, SG18 9JF

Demolition of detached garage and conservatory and erection of front porch and part two s…

CB/19/02848/FULL 5 Dec 2019

2019 Withdrawn

16 The Crescent, Stanford, Biggleswade, SG18 9JF

Part two storey side/rear & single rear extension

CB/19/02015/FULL 30 Aug 2019

2016 Withdrawn

21 The Crescent, Stanford, Biggleswade, SG18 9JF

First Floor Side Extension with Open Car Port below.

CB/16/04905/FULL 6 Dec 2016

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

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.