4 Derwent Road, Henlow, SG16 6HE Data via plota.co.uk

CB/26/01631/FULL - Full Application Approved
Extensions & alterations

Proposal

Erection of new single storey outbuilding Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
22 May 2026
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Validated
3 Jun 2026
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Approved
6 Aug 2026

Approved on 6 Aug 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026

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Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Lower Stondon built-up area.
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 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 2

Last sold for £260,000 in April 2019. Terraced house, freehold.

5 April 2019£260,000
22 May 2015£186,250New build

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

Building

Floor area70 m² (753 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (63 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyEnd-terrace house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2015, 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
SG16 6HE
Received
22 May 2026
Validated
3 Jun 2026
Parish
Henlow
Case officer
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Target decision
29 Jul 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 Derwent Road in Henlow. The proposal consists of the erection of a detached outbuilding for incidental use to the main dwelling. This would measure 4 metres in width, 2.5 metres in depth and 3 metres in height. The proposal would be sited to the rear of the dwelling. Whilst it would not be visible from the public highway, the top of the outbuilding would be visible from the communal parking area to the rear and from the public open space to the side of the application site. In terms of design, the proposed outbuilding would appear subservient to the host dwelling and would be sited next to the existing outbuilding. There are several examples of outbuildings within the gardens surrounding the communal parking area. As such, it would be considered acceptable, form part of the existing character of the area, and would not be deemed to have any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed outbuilding would be separated from No. 6 Derwent Road by approximately 5.8 metres. There would be no windows facing this neighbouring dwelling, and it would be mostly screened by the existing outbuilding. Whilst there would be additional built form along the shared boundary, it would have a modest height of 3 metres, and be sited to the rear of the garden, rather than in the immediate area closest to the dwellings. It is therefore considered that this neighbouring dwelling would not be detrimentally impacted in terms of loss of light, loss of privacy, or overbearing impact. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/or screened from the proposal and would therefore not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Henlow Parish Council were consulted on this application and supported the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Henlow Neighbourhood Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the 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 semi-detached dwelling located along Derwent Road in Henlow. The proposal consists of the erection of a detached outbuilding for incidental use to the main dwelling. This would measure 4 metres in width, 2.5 metres in depth and 3 metres in height. The proposal would be sited to the rear of the dwelling. Whilst it would not be visible from the public highway, the top of the outbuilding would be visible from the communal parking area to the rear and from the public open space to the side of the application site. In terms of design, the proposed outbuilding would appear subservient to the host dwelling and would be sited next to the existing outbuilding. There are several examples of outbuildings within the gardens surrounding the communal parking area. As such, it would be considered acceptable, form part of the existing character of the area, and would not be deemed to have any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed outbuilding would be separated from No. 6 Derwent Road by approximately 5.8 metres. There would be no windows facing this neighbouring dwelling, and it would be mostly screened by the existing outbuilding. Whilst there would be additional built form along the shared boundary, it would have a modest height of 3 metres, and be sited to the rear of the garden, rather than in the immediate area closest to the dwellings. It is therefore considered that this neighbouring dwelling would not be detrimentally impacted in terms of loss of light, loss of privacy, or overbearing impact. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/or screened from the proposal and would therefore not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Henlow Parish Council were consulted on this application and supported the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Henlow Neighbourhood Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (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 )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: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/bands/find.aspxWill 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: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/bands/find.aspx
Decision date
6 Aug 2026
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How this decision compares

Decided in 64 days from validation, 10 days slower than Central Bedfordshire's median of 54 for extensions. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.

77%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
100%go to committee

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Public comments

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Last counted 18 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation
3 Jun 2026
Comments by
23 Jul 2026
Site or press notice
2 Jul 2026

Historical activity at this location

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

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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.