11 to 13 Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ Data via plota.co.uk
CB/25/03829/FULL - Full Application
Approved
Proposal
Demolish existing pole barn/carport and replace with open fronted barn, with two parking spaces, and enclosed storage. Extend existing double garage to create a triple garage. Alter roofline of existing garage to block noise/light from industrial park behind. Data via plota.co.uk
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1 Dec 2025
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5 Jan 2026
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Approved
27 Feb 2026
Approved on 27 Feb 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
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National infrastructure project about 603 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
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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- LU7 4SQ
- Received
- 1 Dec 2025
- Validated
- 5 Jan 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 2 Mar 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting: The application site 11 to 13 Grovebury Road is a pair of semi-detached dwellings located in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal seeks planning permission for demolition of the existing pole barn/carport and the erection of an open fronted barn and extension of the double garage to create a triple garage and roof alterations. The proposed open fronted barn and triple garage would be set to the rear of the garden and so would not be readily visible within the street scene. There are existing large outbuildings on site and in the surrounding area. The Central Bedfordshire Design Guide sets out three criteria in regards to siting and design of outbuildings to ensure that: They do not dominate the house They are not intrusive in the street scene They should be subservient and in proportion to the main house; The proposed development would be some 55 metres from the host dwellings. The proposed open fronted barn and triple garage, in its entirety, would form a considerable addition to the application site. However, the demolition of the existing pole barn/carport, cumulatively, would result in a rationalisation of the built form. Further to this, the proposal would appear subservient when viewed in the context of the existing built form which is characterised by large outbuildings. As such, based on the factors outlined above, the proposal would be considered to form appropriate additions to the application site, that would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling or area. The proposal would be constructed of materials that match the existing buildings on site. As such, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed use of the open fronted barn and triple garage would appear incidental to the main dwelling, nevertheless, in order to ensure the use is incidental to the dwellinghouse, this will be conditioned which will also ensure the outbuildings are not used for any other purpose. Due to the siting of the proposed development and its significant distance from the nearest residential occupiers, it is not considered that the development would result in any harm to amenities of any neighbouring property by way of loss of light, loss of privacy, or overbearing impact. It is considered that this proposal would not negatively impact the parking provision on the application site and would provide one additional parking space in line with the Parking Standards SPD. The application was subject to public consultation and one representation was received in support of the application. Leighton Linslade Town Council raised no objections to the application. The Bedford Group of Drainage Board was consulted on the application, they did not raised an objection, however they have confirmed that consents separate to the planning consent may be required, an informative has been attached to this report, for the applicants awareness. It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting: The application site 11 to 13 Grovebury Road is a pair of semi-detached dwellings located in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal seeks planning permission for demolition of the existing pole barn/carport and the erection of an open fronted barn and extension of the double garage to create a triple garage and roof alterations. The proposed open fronted barn and triple garage would be set to the rear of the garden and so would not be readily visible within the street scene. There are existing large outbuildings on site and in the surrounding area. The Central Bedfordshire Design Guide sets out three criteria in regards to siting and design of outbuildings to ensure that: They do not dominate the house They are not intrusive in the street scene They should be subservient and in proportion to the main house; The proposed development would be some 55 metres from the host dwellings. The proposed open fronted barn and triple garage, in its entirety, would form a considerable addition to the application site. However, the demolition of the existing pole barn/carport, cumulatively, would result in a rationalisation of the built form. Further to this, the proposal would appear subservient when viewed in the context of the existing built form which is characterised by large outbuildings. As such, based on the factors outlined above, the proposal would be considered to form appropriate additions to the application site, that would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling or area. The proposal would be constructed of materials that match the existing buildings on site. As such, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed use of the open fronted barn and triple garage would appear incidental to the main dwelling, nevertheless, in order to ensure the use is incidental to the dwellinghouse, this will be conditioned which will also ensure the outbuildings are not used for any other purpose. Due to the siting of the proposed development and its significant distance from the nearest residential occupiers, it is not considered that the development would result in any harm to amenities of any neighbouring property by way of loss of light, loss of privacy, or overbearing impact. It is considered that this proposal would not negatively impact the parking provision on the application site and would provide one additional parking space in line with the Parking Standards SPD. The application was subject to public consultation and one representation was received in support of the application. Leighton Linslade Town Council raised no objections to the application. The Bedford Group of Drainage Board was consulted on the application, they did not raised an objection, however they have confirmed that consents separate to the planning consent may be required, an informative has been attached to this report, for the applicants awareness. It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the 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 )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. 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 )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. 7 )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 8 )IDB Comments: Further consents may be required - This proposal falls within the Board's district. No development shall take place within 9 m of a watercourse without the Board's consent. Development includes planting, fencing and landscaping. Consent under the Land Drainage Act is separate to planning law and not superseded by it. The Board also process Land Drainage consent applications on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council. Please note that our charging policies changed in 2024. As such, the following applies. If surface water (or treated foul water) discharge is proposed to a watercourse within the Board's district (either directly or indirectly), the proposed development requires Land Drainage consent in line with the Board's byelaws (specifically Byelaw 3). Any consent granted will likely be conditional, pending payment of a surface water development contribution (SWDC), calculated in line with the Board's charging policy. The policy may be found at: https://www.idbs.org.uk/consent-planning/ Whilst the consenting process as set out under the Land Drainage Act 1991 and the Board's Byelaws are separate from planning, the ability to implement planning permission may depend on the granting of consent. We strongly recommend that any required consents are sought prior to determination of the planning application. We hold no information on any watercourses bordering, or within, the site. The applicant does not state how they might dispose of surface water. If the desired method is via soakaway, a soak-in test must be conducted prior to constructing any soakaway. Any such structure should be constructed to BRE365 standard. It should be noted that the presence of the Rackley Hills fishing lake (former sand pit) and Clipstone Brook to the North may lead to high groundwater at the site, making a soakaway unsuitable. There is an Anglian Water surface water sewer that runs along Grovebury Road. This may be the only viable connection point for surface water disposal. They may have to be contacted for advice.IDB Comments: Further consents may be required - This proposal falls within the Board's district. No development shall take place within 9 m of a watercourse without the Board's consent. Development includes planting, fencing and landscaping. Consent under the Land Drainage Act is separate to planning law and not superseded by it. The Board also process Land Drainage consent applications on behalf of Central Bedfordshire Council. Please note that our charging policies changed in 2024. As such, the following applies. If surface water (or treated foul water) discharge is proposed to a watercourse within the Board's district (either directly or indirectly), the proposed development requires Land Drainage consent in line with the Board's byelaws (specifically Byelaw 3). Any consent granted will likely be conditional, pending payment of a surface water development contribution (SWDC), calculated in line with the Board's charging policy. The policy may be found at: https://www.idbs.org.uk/consent-planning/ Whilst the consenting process as set out under the Land Drainage Act 1991 and the Board's Byelaws are separate from planning, the ability to implement planning permission may depend on the granting of consent. We strongly recommend that any required consents are sought prior to determination of the planning application. We hold no information on any watercourses bordering, or within, the site. The applicant does not state how they might dispose of surface water. If the desired method is via soakaway, a soak-in test must be conducted prior to constructing any soakaway. Any such structure should be constructed to BRE365 standard. It should be noted that the presence of the Rackley Hills fishing lake (former sand pit) and Clipstone Brook to the North may lead to high groundwater at the site, making a soakaway unsuitable. There is an Anglian Water surface water sewer that runs along Grovebury Road. This may be the only viable connection point for surface water disposal. They may have to be contacted for advice.
- Decision date
- 27 Feb 2026
How this decision compares
Decided in 53 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 84% of demolitions here are.
This one53d
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
1comment received
1 supporting
Last counted 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 5 Jan 2026
- Comments by
- 3 Feb 2026
- Site or press notice
- 9 Jan 2026
Historical activity at this location
18 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Nearby activity
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Unit 7, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Discharge of Conditions 4 & 11 to Planning Permission CB/20/01126/FULL (Demolition of the…
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Brickyard Quarry, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Discharge of Condition 9 to Planning Permission CB/18/01696/RM (Reserved matters applicat…
2019
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Brickyard Quarry, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Removal of Condition 8 of Planning Permission CB/18/01696/RM (Reserved matters applicatio…
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Approved
Land Adjacent to Averys Garage, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Metal framed commercial unit
2019
Approved
Former Brickyard Quarry, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Non Material Amendment: To planning permission CB/16/03224/VOC dated 04/09/2017 - substat…
2018
Approved
Commercial Units 7, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Demolition of the existing multi-unit building. Erection of 3No buildings comprising of 7…
2018
Approved
Brickyard Quarry, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Non-Material Amendment: Addition of planning condition in respect of a licence for the ma…
2018
Approved
Brickyard Quarry, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of 165 dwellin…
2017
Approved
Penley Road Grovebury Road LU7 4SQ
Advertisement: 4 Freestanding post mounted signs, with coloured graphics to the front, an…
2016
Withdrawn
Brickyard Quarry, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Reserved matters following outline application CB/11/00501/OUT (165 dwellings) for the ap…
2016
Approved
Brickyard Quarry, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Removal of Conditions 19 and 20 and variations to conditions 27 and 35 attached to planni…
2017
Refused
The Secure Store, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ
Provision of additional car parking and new access.
2016
Approved
Unit 1 Enterprise Court, Enterprise Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SW
Erection of single storey extension for use as new reception/waiting area, raised centre…
2016
Approved
2 Enterprise Court, Enterprise Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SW
Proposed change of use for part Unit 2 Enterprise Court from D1 health care facilities to…
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
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#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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