11 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02047/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Garage conversion to habitable space Data via plota.co.uk
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29 Jun 2026
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8 Jul 2026
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Approved
2 Sept 2026
Approved on 2 Sept 2026 · Last checked 14 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
National infrastructure project about 238 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 2
Last sold for £420,000 in September 2024. Semi-detached house, freehold.
4 September 2024£420,000
29 September 2011£207,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area77 m² (829 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (62 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached bungalow, 5 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity
From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 2024, 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 1BX
- Received
- 29 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 8 Jul 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 2 Sept 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting The application site is a detached bungalow located on Digby Road in Leighton Buzzard. No .11 is constructed of brickwork with a pitched roof with a single garage to the side and towards the rear of the property with a flat roof, the application site is surrounded by properties of varying design. The proposal would convert the existing garage to a kitchen / WC with shower, with the flat roof being raised by approximatly 0.6m including alterations to doors and windows on both the garage and the bungalow fa�ade to the rear. The proposal would be visible from the street scene but would set back by 15m. Digby Road has properties with varying styles and designs which incorporate garage conversions. The proposal would see similar materials used to the existing application site and therefore it is therefore not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and as such is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the nearest neighbour to the proposal would be No. 9 Digby Road. The garage conversion would see the existing roof raised by 0.6m, however, with no new fenestration proposed to this garage wall on this shared boundary and the height increased deemed minimal it is considered there would be very limited impact upon residential amenity to this neighbour. The next nearest neighbour would be No. 13 Digby Road, with a small window proposed to replace a larger existing one, facing west onto No. 13 considering both the separation of 9.5m and the boundary treatment of wooden 1.8m high feather board fencing, it is considered to have minimal residential impact on this neighbour. All other neighbours are considered to be sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be no detrimental impact on residential amenity, as such, it is considered that the proposal would comply with Chapter 14 of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal would lead to the loss of the single garage at the property, however, single garages do not count as a parking space as per the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD. All remaining parking would be retained on the frontage of the site. As such, the proposal would retain sufficient off-street parking and is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting The application site is a detached bungalow located on Digby Road in Leighton Buzzard. No .11 is constructed of brickwork with a pitched roof with a single garage to the side and towards the rear of the property with a flat roof, the application site is surrounded by properties of varying design. The proposal would convert the existing garage to a kitchen / WC with shower, with the flat roof being raised by approximatly 0.6m including alterations to doors and windows on both the garage and the bungalow fa�ade to the rear. The proposal would be visible from the street scene but would set back by 15m. Digby Road has properties with varying styles and designs which incorporate garage conversions. The proposal would see similar materials used to the existing application site and therefore it is therefore not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and as such is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the nearest neighbour to the proposal would be No. 9 Digby Road. The garage conversion would see the existing roof raised by 0.6m, however, with no new fenestration proposed to this garage wall on this shared boundary and the height increased deemed minimal it is considered there would be very limited impact upon residential amenity to this neighbour. The next nearest neighbour would be No. 13 Digby Road, with a small window proposed to replace a larger existing one, facing west onto No. 13 considering both the separation of 9.5m and the boundary treatment of wooden 1.8m high feather board fencing, it is considered to have minimal residential impact on this neighbour. All other neighbours are considered to be sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be no detrimental impact on residential amenity, as such, it is considered that the proposal would comply with Chapter 14 of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal would lead to the loss of the single garage at the property, however, single garages do not count as a parking space as per the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD. All remaining parking would be retained on the frontage of the site. As such, the proposal would retain sufficient off-street parking and is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. 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
- 2 Sept 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one56d
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 14 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 8 Jul 2026
- Comments by
- 19 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
17 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
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21 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with rear dormer and front roof…
2024
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24 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Erection of a detached double garage
2024
Withdrawn
24 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Extension to existing garage to create a double garage.
2023
Approved
Lynford, 11 King Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BY
Single storey rear and side extension
2022
Approved
6 King Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BY
Increase to roof height with rear facing dormer and front roof lights
2022
Approved
6 King Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BY
Loft conversion with new increased roof height, rear dormer and rooflights to front
2021
Approved
3 The Wood, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DQ
Single storey rear extension
2020
Approved
10 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Single storey side extension & loft conversion with flat roof dormer to rear, pitched roo…
2020
Withdrawn
10 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Variation to Condition 3 of Planning Permission CB/20/00037/Full - (Single storey side ex…
2020
Approved
10 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Single storey side extension & loft conversion with flat roof dormer to rear, pitched roo…
2020
Approved
2 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Conversion of integral garage for office use
2019
Approved
10 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Hip to gable roof extensions, loft conversion wi…
2018
Approved
10 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Single storey side extension & loft conversion with flat roof dormer to rear, pitched roo…
2018
Approved
17 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Single storey rear extension and garage conversion
2017
Approved
14 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Single storey rear & side extensions
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%).
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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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