3 Greyhound Lane, Lower Stondon, Henlow, SG16 6PW Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02298/FULL - Full Application
Approved
Proposal
Conversion of the detached garage into habitable accommodation (study) with associated changes to the front and side elevation Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
20 Jul 2026
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Validated
31 Jul 2026
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23 Sept 2026
Approved on 23 Sept 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
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Inside the Lower Stondon built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, 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. 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.
Building
Floor area137 m² (1,475 sq ft)
Energy ratingA (94 out of 100)
PropertyDetached house
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.24 W/m²K
From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2025, 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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- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- SG16 6PW
- Received
- 20 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 31 Jul 2026
- Parish
- Stondon
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 25 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, two-storey dwelling located to the southwest of Greyhound Lane, Lower Stondon. No. 3 is constructed of buff brickwork with a tiled gable roof and currently benefits from a detached, shared garage to the east of the site, accessed via a driveway to the side of the property. The proposal consists of the conversion of the detached garage into habitable accommodation with associated changes to the front and side elevation. The works would not result in any increase in built form and the property would retain its current footprint. The proposed garage conversion would be set back from the streetscene of Greyhound Lane by some 11.4 metres and would be partially shielded by the existing built form of the host dwelling and neighbouring property. The proposal includes the replacement of the existing garage door with side-hinged insulated doors, which would be finished to match that of the existing garage door, and as such there would be minimal changes to this elevation within the streetscene. To the southeast elevation of the garage, the proposed fenestration would be confined to the rear garden of the property and would be considered a minor addition to the existing structure. As such, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any harm on the character and appearance of the area. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed garage conversion, by virtue of its retained built form, would not be considered to lead to any overbearing impact on neighbouring dwellings. The development includes the installation of fenestration to the southeast elevation of the garage, this would face towards neighbouring dwelling No. 1 Greyhound Lane and be set back some 9.5 metres from the shared boundary with this neighbouring dwelling, as such it is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy between these neighbouring properties. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The Highways Officer was consulted on this application, and raised no objections, noting that the site will retain sufficient off-street parking and that the public highway will likely not be affected by the proposal. Stondon 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 Chapter 14 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).Reasons for Granting The application site is a detached, two-storey dwelling located to the southwest of Greyhound Lane, Lower Stondon. No. 3 is constructed of buff brickwork with a tiled gable roof and currently benefits from a detached, shared garage to the east of the site, accessed via a driveway to the side of the property. The proposal consists of the conversion of the detached garage into habitable accommodation with associated changes to the front and side elevation. The works would not result in any increase in built form and the property would retain its current footprint. The proposed garage conversion would be set back from the streetscene of Greyhound Lane by some 11.4 metres and would be partially shielded by the existing built form of the host dwelling and neighbouring property. The proposal includes the replacement of the existing garage door with side-hinged insulated doors, which would be finished to match that of the existing garage door, and as such there would be minimal changes to this elevation within the streetscene. To the southeast elevation of the garage, the proposed fenestration would be confined to the rear garden of the property and would be considered a minor addition to the existing structure. As such, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any harm on the character and appearance of the area. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed garage conversion, by virtue of its retained built form, would not be considered to lead to any overbearing impact on neighbouring dwellings. The development includes the installation of fenestration to the southeast elevation of the garage, this would face towards neighbouring dwelling No. 1 Greyhound Lane and be set back some 9.5 metres from the shared boundary with this neighbouring dwelling, as such it is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy between these neighbouring properties. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The Highways Officer was consulted on this application, and raised no objections, noting that the site will retain sufficient off-street parking and that the public highway will likely not be affected by the proposal. Stondon 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 Chapter 14 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 )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. 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 7 )The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of demolition/construction of the development hereby approved.The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of demolition/construction of the development hereby approved. 8 )The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highway.The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highway.
- Decision date
- 23 Sept 2026
- Agent
- A Shah
How this decision compares
Decided in 54 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one54d
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 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 31 Jul 2026
- Comments by
- 11 Sept 2026
- Site or press notice
- 21 Aug 2026
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%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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
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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