3 Pennivale Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3ES Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/00741/FULL - Full Application
Approved
Proposal
Demolition of existing rear extension. Erection of single storey rear and side infill extension Data via plota.co.uk
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6 Mar 2026
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17 Mar 2026
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Approved
11 May 2026
Approved on 11 May 2026 · Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Site constraints 3
Also on the record
1 listed building within 150 m of the postcode pin; National infrastructure project about 362 m away: The Grand Union Canal Transfer, at pre-application; Inside the Leighton Buzzard 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. 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 £150,000 in July 2002. Detached house, freehold.
19 July 2002£150,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
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- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- LU7 3ES
- Received
- 6 Mar 2026
- Validated
- 17 Mar 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 12 May 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons For Granting, The property is a detached dwelling located along Pennivale Close in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey rear and side extension, which is finished in a flat roof. This extension would lead to the demolition of an existing single storey rear extension. The proposed extension would be located to the rear and side of the site, and due to an existing attached garage to the side of the property, this proposal would not be visible to the streetscene of Pennivale Close. It is noted that the proposal would be finished in a flat roof, which would contrast with the existing pitched roofs on the main dwellinghouse and the side attached garage. However, due to the modest size of the proposed extension and its location to the rear of the property, it is not considered that this extension would lead to any detrimental impacts to the character and appearance of the host dwelling or the surrounding streetscene. The side element of this extension would be obscured from a neighbouring property (2 Pennivale Close) by the bulk of the main dwellinghouse, and as such would not lead to any impacts on this adjacent neighbour. Additionally, the proposed rear extension would match the footprint of the existing single storey rear extension, and therefore would not encroach any further built form towards this neighbour. As such, this proposal would not lead to any additional residential impacts on this neighbouring property. The proposal would be built to the boundary with this other adjacent neighbour (4 Pennivale Close), however it is noted that due to the orientation of this property, the proposal would be located in proximity to the rear garden of this neighbour. Additionally, it is noted that the boundary between the two properties is a high fenceline, which would obscure the proposal from this neighbour. Therefore, due to the single storey nature of the proposal, as well as the boundary treatment, it is not considered that this proposal would lead to any detrimental impacts to the amenities of neighbouring properties. All other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the main dwellinghouse for there to be any material impacts. The proposed extension would not lead to any additional bedrooms to be proposed within the property, and would not impact the existing parking provision on the site. As such, adequate parking provision has been retained, and the proposal remain in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on this application, and raised no objection to the proposal. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation, and no representations were received. Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is not considered that this application would lead to any detrimental impacts to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal would not lead to any detrimental harm to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. As such, the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons For Granting, The property is a detached dwelling located along Pennivale Close in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey rear and side extension, which is finished in a flat roof. This extension would lead to the demolition of an existing single storey rear extension. The proposed extension would be located to the rear and side of the site, and due to an existing attached garage to the side of the property, this proposal would not be visible to the streetscene of Pennivale Close. It is noted that the proposal would be finished in a flat roof, which would contrast with the existing pitched roofs on the main dwellinghouse and the side attached garage. However, due to the modest size of the proposed extension and its location to the rear of the property, it is not considered that this extension would lead to any detrimental impacts to the character and appearance of the host dwelling or the surrounding streetscene. The side element of this extension would be obscured from a neighbouring property (2 Pennivale Close) by the bulk of the main dwellinghouse, and as such would not lead to any impacts on this adjacent neighbour. Additionally, the proposed rear extension would match the footprint of the existing single storey rear extension, and therefore would not encroach any further built form towards this neighbour. As such, this proposal would not lead to any additional residential impacts on this neighbouring property. The proposal would be built to the boundary with this other adjacent neighbour (4 Pennivale Close), however it is noted that due to the orientation of this property, the proposal would be located in proximity to the rear garden of this neighbour. Additionally, it is noted that the boundary between the two properties is a high fenceline, which would obscure the proposal from this neighbour. Therefore, due to the single storey nature of the proposal, as well as the boundary treatment, it is not considered that this proposal would lead to any detrimental impacts to the amenities of neighbouring properties. All other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the main dwellinghouse for there to be any material impacts. The proposed extension would not lead to any additional bedrooms to be proposed within the property, and would not impact the existing parking provision on the site. As such, adequate parking provision has been retained, and the proposal remain in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on this application, and raised no objection to the proposal. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation, and no representations were received. Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is not considered that this application would lead to any detrimental impacts to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal would not lead to any detrimental harm to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. As such, the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide. 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
- 11 May 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 55 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 84% of demolitions here are.
This one55d
Council54d
UK56d
71%decided within 8 weeks
84%approved
173decided in the last year
Plota live figures for demolitions decided by Central Bedfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Central Bedfordshire decision record →
Public comments
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Last counted 13 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 17 Mar 2026
- Comments by
- 23 Apr 2026
- Site or press notice
- 27 Mar 2026
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Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#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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