281 Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TU Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01727/FULL - Full Application
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Single storeyside/rear flat roof extension with rooflights. Garage conversion, porch alterations and increased parking area Data via plota.co.uk
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Inside the Leighton Buzzard 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
- LU7 2TU
- Received
- 30 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jun 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 25 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 detached dwelling located in Bideford Green within a cul-de-sac in Linslade, Leighton Buzzard. No. 281 is constructed of brickwork, pitched, tiled roof, white uPVC windows and doors and an existing porch with a flat roof. The property has a garage to the side and which connects on to the neighbouring property. The applicant is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal would consist of a brick built front porch to replace the existing glazed porch keeping to the same dimensions, the garage would be converted to a living space and extended to the rear with a replacement roof with a shallow pitch roof with an overall height of 2.95m. The garage door will be replaced with a new window to the front and replicate the cladding on the main fa�ade. The single storey extension with a flat roof to the rear would connect to the garage extension and would be 3.07m deep by 7.75m wide including the extended side extension of the garage The proposal would result in an increase in footprint by extending the side garage to the rear and joining the existing rear single storey extension making an infill to the corner of the property. However, these would be extending existing structures whilst maintaining the use of similar materials to the existing building. Therefore, it is deemed that the proposal would have no material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Neighbouring properties along the road have made similar changes to the front elevation including pitched roofs and garage conversions. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would include the changes to the front porch, roof change which would be visible from the street scene and the neighbouring properties, the extension to the rear would not be visible to neighbouring property No. 280 Bideford Green due the existing rear extension. No. 283 would have minimal impact due to the border treatment of a brick wall and due to the existing single storey rear extension and would have a similar outlook to the rear based on the existing fenestration in the existing rear extension. Many properties have made changes to their front facades and the applicants proposal would not increase the size of the footprint. A window and brick infill would replace the existing garage door and is considered to have the same outlook to the street scene as the existing ground floor fenestration. With all other properties there is considered sufficient separation and therefore little visual impact, loss of light or overbearing impact and overall is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms, the single garage would not be counted as a parking space and therefore sufficient space has been maintained on the driveway to facilitate two parking spaces which meets the requirements for a three bedroom property. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site and the proposal 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 objections. The application was subject to public consultation, though no representations were raised. 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 two-storey detached dwelling located in Bideford Green within a cul-de-sac in Linslade, Leighton Buzzard. No. 281 is constructed of brickwork, pitched, tiled roof, white uPVC windows and doors and an existing porch with a flat roof. The property has a garage to the side and which connects on to the neighbouring property. The applicant is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal would consist of a brick built front porch to replace the existing glazed porch keeping to the same dimensions, the garage would be converted to a living space and extended to the rear with a replacement roof with a shallow pitch roof with an overall height of 2.95m. The garage door will be replaced with a new window to the front and replicate the cladding on the main fa�ade. The single storey extension with a flat roof to the rear would connect to the garage extension and would be 3.07m deep by 7.75m wide including the extended side extension of the garage The proposal would result in an increase in footprint by extending the side garage to the rear and joining the existing rear single storey extension making an infill to the corner of the property. However, these would be extending existing structures whilst maintaining the use of similar materials to the existing building. Therefore, it is deemed that the proposal would have no material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Neighbouring properties along the road have made similar changes to the front elevation including pitched roofs and garage conversions. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would include the changes to the front porch, roof change which would be visible from the street scene and the neighbouring properties, the extension to the rear would not be visible to neighbouring property No. 280 Bideford Green due the existing rear extension. No. 283 would have minimal impact due to the border treatment of a brick wall and due to the existing single storey rear extension and would have a similar outlook to the rear based on the existing fenestration in the existing rear extension. Many properties have made changes to their front facades and the applicants proposal would not increase the size of the footprint. A window and brick infill would replace the existing garage door and is considered to have the same outlook to the street scene as the existing ground floor fenestration. With all other properties there is considered sufficient separation and therefore little visual impact, loss of light or overbearing impact and overall is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms, the single garage would not be counted as a parking space and therefore sufficient space has been maintained on the driveway to facilitate two parking spaces which meets the requirements for a three bedroom property. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site and the proposal 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 objections. The application was subject to public consultation, though no representations were raised. 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
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Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 30 Jun 2026
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- 12 Aug 2026
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Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
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#88 of 296 councils
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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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