62 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01803/FULL - Full Application
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Loft conversion with rear facing dormer and raised roof ridge. Installation of rooflights to front and side Data via plota.co.uk
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Site constraints 3
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
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Inside the Langford (Central Bedfordshire) built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
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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
- SG18 9PS
- Received
- 22 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 22 Jun 2026
- Parish
- Langford
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 17 Aug 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 on south side of Cambridge Road in Langford. No. 62 is constructed of brickwork featuring white render to the rear and a tiled hipped roof. The property currently benefits from a single-storey rear and two-storey side extension. The proposal includes a loft conversion with a rear facing dormer and raised roof ridge with the installation of rooflights to front and side roof slopes. The proposed rear dormer would have a depth of 3 metres, a width of 6 metres and a maximum flat roof height of 2.8 metres. The proposed roof ridge would see an increase in height of approximately 0.7 metres. Cambridge Road is characterised by detached and semi-detached dwellings of varied age and design, rear dormers to other properties across the streetscene are noted and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain or pattern of development. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed rear dormer would form a proportionate addition to the host dwelling, confined to the rear roof slope and therefore not readily visible within the streetscene. The use of standing seam zinc and powder coated aluminium would represent a minor addition to the rear of the property. Given the varied design of dwellings and material palette of Cambridge Road, the proposed materials would not appear incongruous within the wider area and as such the proposal is not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal includes the raising of the eastern most roof of the host dwelling, which forms part of the existing two-storey side extension, by approximately 0.7 metres. This would be considered a modest increase which would remain set down from the ridge height of the host dwelling and retain the existing hipped roof form. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed installation of rooflights to the north and east roof slopes would be minor additions which would not materially impact the character and appearance of the host dwelling or wider area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 60 and No. 64 Cambridge Road. The proposed rear dormer would be set adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 60, as the proposal is confined to the roof level of the property, it is not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact on the amenity of this neighbouring dwelling. To the east, No. 64 Cambridge Road would be sited some 2.7 metres from the proposed raised ridge and a further 3.3 metres from the proposed rear dormer. Given this separation distance, the limited increase in ridge height and the second-storey nature of the proposal, the development is not considered to give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. The proposed rear dormer would result in some overlooking towards the residential properties to the rear, which are still under construction. However, a degree of mutual overlooking between residential properties is not uncommon within residential areas, and would be similar to the existing 1st floor of the dwelling. Furthermore, similar views could potentially be achieved through permitted development rights and as such, the proposed rear dormer is not considered to result in any detrimental impact on the residential amenities of these neighbouring properties. The proposed rooflights would be upward facing and therefore would not result in any opportunities for overlooking or loss of privacy between neighbouring dwellings. The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms at the dwelling from four to five. As shown on plan number L-01, there is sufficient parking arrangement for four off-street parking spaces at the site and adequate parking has been retained in line with the parking standards SPD Langford Parish Council were consulted on the application and have raised no comments. 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, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, 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 on south side of Cambridge Road in Langford. No. 62 is constructed of brickwork featuring white render to the rear and a tiled hipped roof. The property currently benefits from a single-storey rear and two-storey side extension. The proposal includes a loft conversion with a rear facing dormer and raised roof ridge with the installation of rooflights to front and side roof slopes. The proposed rear dormer would have a depth of 3 metres, a width of 6 metres and a maximum flat roof height of 2.8 metres. The proposed roof ridge would see an increase in height of approximately 0.7 metres. Cambridge Road is characterised by detached and semi-detached dwellings of varied age and design, rear dormers to other properties across the streetscene are noted and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain or pattern of development. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed rear dormer would form a proportionate addition to the host dwelling, confined to the rear roof slope and therefore not readily visible within the streetscene. The use of standing seam zinc and powder coated aluminium would represent a minor addition to the rear of the property. Given the varied design of dwellings and material palette of Cambridge Road, the proposed materials would not appear incongruous within the wider area and as such the proposal is not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal includes the raising of the eastern most roof of the host dwelling, which forms part of the existing two-storey side extension, by approximately 0.7 metres. This would be considered a modest increase which would remain set down from the ridge height of the host dwelling and retain the existing hipped roof form. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed installation of rooflights to the north and east roof slopes would be minor additions which would not materially impact the character and appearance of the host dwelling or wider area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 60 and No. 64 Cambridge Road. The proposed rear dormer would be set adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 60, as the proposal is confined to the roof level of the property, it is not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact on the amenity of this neighbouring dwelling. To the east, No. 64 Cambridge Road would be sited some 2.7 metres from the proposed raised ridge and a further 3.3 metres from the proposed rear dormer. Given this separation distance, the limited increase in ridge height and the second-storey nature of the proposal, the development is not considered to give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. The proposed rear dormer would result in some overlooking towards the residential properties to the rear, which are still under construction. However, a degree of mutual overlooking between residential properties is not uncommon within residential areas, and would be similar to the existing 1st floor of the dwelling. Furthermore, similar views could potentially be achieved through permitted development rights and as such, the proposed rear dormer is not considered to result in any detrimental impact on the residential amenities of these neighbouring properties. The proposed rooflights would be upward facing and therefore would not result in any opportunities for overlooking or loss of privacy between neighbouring dwellings. The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms at the dwelling from four to five. As shown on plan number L-01, there is sufficient parking arrangement for four off-street parking spaces at the site and adequate parking has been retained in line with the parking standards SPD Langford Parish Council were consulted on the application and have raised no comments. 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, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, 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: 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
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- Consultation
- 22 Jun 2026
- Comments by
- 6 Aug 2026
- Site or press notice
- 10 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
23 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Previous applications at this address
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2025
Approved
66 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Erection of a first floor side extension and alteration to rear window.
2024
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66 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Retention of existing single storey rear/side extensions which forms part of planning per…
2023
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54 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Single storey side extension following demolition of garage and part two storey and part…
2022
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Land Lying to the South of Cambridge Road, Biggleswade SG18 9PS
Installation of in-line pole and supporting stay wires and removal of a section of exitin…
2022
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66 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/21/04133/FULL (Ground floor side and rea…
2021
Approved
66 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Ground floor side and rear extension and First floor rear extension
2021
Approved
70 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Proposed demolition of outbuildings & single storey rear extension and erection of two st…
2021
Approved
78 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Single storey front extension
2021
Approved
32 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Single storey rear extension
2020
Approved
35 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Demolishing existing conservatory and erecting a single storey rear extension incorporati…
2020
Approved
58 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Proposed rear extension
2020
Approved
73 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Dropped kerb to build drive on front garden
2019
Approved
64 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Two storey side and single storey rear extension and demolition of garage.
2019
Approved
60 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Retrospective Non - Material Amendment: To planning permission CB/18/01467/Full. Two stor…
2018
Withdrawn
73 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
New vehicle crossover, removal of hedge
2018
Approved
60 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Two storey and single storey rear extensions
2017
Approved
56 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Single Storey Rear Extension
2017
Approved
57 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Erection of single storey rear extension 4.0…
2017
57 Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Erection of a 2 storey rear extension
2017
Approved
42A Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Single storey rear extension.
2016
Approved
Goods Yard, Cambridge Road, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PS
Non Material Amendment to planning permission CB/14/04276/FULL (22 units): Change sizes o…
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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