2 Spring Hill, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4SY Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02218/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Erection of a single storey rear extension, with solar panels Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
14 Jul 2026
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Validated
28 Jul 2026
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Approved
22 Sept 2026
Approved on 22 Sept 2026 · Last checked 14 Oct 2026
Site constraints 4
Habitat network: Network Expansion Zone
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Registered park or garden about 190 m away: Wrest Park; Inside the Upper Gravenhurst built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 2, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
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 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 £900,000 in January 2022. Detached house, freehold.
26 January 2022£900,000New build
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area215 m² (2,314 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (84 out of 100)
PropertyDetached house
Built2020
HeatingAir source heat pump, underfloor, electric
WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.23 W/m²K
From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2021, 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
- MK45 4SY
- Received
- 14 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 28 Jul 2026
- Parish
- Gravenhurst
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 22 Sept 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting The host dwelling is a two storey, brick built, detached property with a tiled pitched roof with a detached double garage to the front. The host dwelling, is located on Spring Hill in Gravenhurst and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal is for a single storey rear infill extension which would be 6.2 metres wide by 4.85 metres deep with bi-fold doors to the rear, a flat roof with a roof light and have an overall hight of 3.0 metres. In addition, there are solar panels proposed to the front and rear roof elevations. The proposed extension to the rear would not be readily visible from the street scene. The proposal would have matching brickwork and tiles and as such would be in keeping with the character of the host dwelling. Due to scale and design it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and as such would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, and Chapter 14 (DP3) of the NPPF. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension would be sited adjacent to the boundary with neighbouring property, No. 4 Spring Hill. This neighbour has a double garage next to this boundary and would be sited next to the proposal and therefore obscuring the extension from sight. All other neighbouring properties back on to the dwelling boundary from Barton Road and would be sufficiently separated from the proposal. It is therefore considered that the rear extension would not have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of any neighbours. There are solar panels proposed for the existing pitched roof, 10 panels facing to the rear and south and 4 panels to the side and west. Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 12 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023 encourages developments to take full advantage of opportunities to incorporate renewable energy. Due to the siting, design and the scale of the proposal, there would be no unacceptable impact to neighbouring amenity, compliant with Chapter 14 (DP3) of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. Gravenhurst Parish Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Chapter 14 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting The host dwelling is a two storey, brick built, detached property with a tiled pitched roof with a detached double garage to the front. The host dwelling, is located on Spring Hill in Gravenhurst and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal is for a single storey rear infill extension which would be 6.2 metres wide by 4.85 metres deep with bi-fold doors to the rear, a flat roof with a roof light and have an overall hight of 3.0 metres. In addition, there are solar panels proposed to the front and rear roof elevations. The proposed extension to the rear would not be readily visible from the street scene. The proposal would have matching brickwork and tiles and as such would be in keeping with the character of the host dwelling. Due to scale and design it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and as such would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, and Chapter 14 (DP3) of the NPPF. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension would be sited adjacent to the boundary with neighbouring property, No. 4 Spring Hill. This neighbour has a double garage next to this boundary and would be sited next to the proposal and therefore obscuring the extension from sight. All other neighbouring properties back on to the dwelling boundary from Barton Road and would be sufficiently separated from the proposal. It is therefore considered that the rear extension would not have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of any neighbours. There are solar panels proposed for the existing pitched roof, 10 panels facing to the rear and south and 4 panels to the side and west. Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 12 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023 encourages developments to take full advantage of opportunities to incorporate renewable energy. Due to the siting, design and the scale of the proposal, there would be no unacceptable impact to neighbouring amenity, compliant with Chapter 14 (DP3) of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. Gravenhurst Parish Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Chapter 14 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. 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: 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
- 22 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
- 28 Jul 2026
- Comments by
- 26 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
19 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
Land to rear of Fairbourne, 6, Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford. MK45 4JP
Installation of a 13 panel above ground solar PV array and change of use of the land for…
2023
Approved
Fairbourne, 6 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Single storey rear and partial side extension. Detached front garage
2023
Refused
Land to the West of Barton Road, Upper Gravenhurst. MK45 4JP
Outline Application: Demolition of collapsed buildings and erection of up to 9 dwellings…
2022
Withdrawn
Land to the West of Barton Road, Upper Gravenhurst. MK45 4JP
Outline Application: Demolition of collapsed buildings and erection of up to 9 dwellings…
2022
Approved
Fairbourne, Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Change of use of part of paddock land to residential garden and to provide a small mainte…
2022
Approved
Fairbourne, Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Single storey front and partial side & rear extension, part two storey rear and side exte…
2021
Approved
Land rear of 7 - 37, Barton Road, Gravenhurst, MK45 4JP
Discharge of Conditions 12,15 against Planning Permission CB/18/01850/RM (Reserved Matter…
2021
Approved
27 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Installation of two new roof windows in the prop…
2021
Approved
Land rear of 7 to 37 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Discharge of Conditions 6 & 7 against planning permission CB/17/00442/VOC (Variation of c…
2020
Approved
Land to the rear of 7 - 37 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Variation of Condition 26 to Planning Permission CB/18/01850/RM Changed to include the dr…
2020
Approved
25 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Discharge of Condition 2 to Planning Permission CB/17/05920/Full. (Replace existing kerbs…
2020
Approved
Land rear of 7 to 37, Barton Road, Gravenhurst
Discharge of Condition 12 to Planning Permission CB/18/01850/RM (Reserved Matters: Erecti…
2019
Approved
25 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Formation of a new parking area with landscaping including stopping up of a section of ad…
2019
Approved
7 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Garage conversion & new porch, with alterations to various windows & doors.
2017
Approved
Land rear of 7 to 37 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Variation of condition 14 attached to planning permission reference CB/15/04081/OUT dated…
2017
Approved
25 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Replace existing kerbstones (4 full height kerbs and 2 transitional (ramped) kerbs) with…
2016
Approved
7 Barton Road, Gravenhurst, Bedford, MK45 4JP
Front and rear single storey extensions and remodelling of front and rear fenestrations
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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