245 Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TT Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01821/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Garage conversion including pitched roof with roof light to replace existing flat roof 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 2TT
- Received
- 9 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 9 Jun 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 4 Aug 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reason for Granting The application is a two-storey, mid-terrace property dwelling located in Bideford Green, Linslade. No. 245 is constructed of brickwork, with a tiled pitched roof with an integrated single garage located to the front of the property with a flat roof and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal would convert the existing garage into a living space by infilling the existing garage door to the front with a new window to the front and a roof light on a new mono-pitched roof with an overall height of approximately 3.8m from 2.5m. The proposal would not increase the footprint of the property, with the proposed brick infill visible to the street scene with minimal impact, the window would have a similar outlook to the street scene as the existing ground floor window and there are various extensions within the street with a similar design to the proposal. Therefore, it is not considered to detract from the character of the area and as such, 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 garage conversion would result in one additional fenestration to the front elevation or the street scene, the proposed window would have a similar outlook to the existing fenestration and therefore, there would be minimal visual impact and would not impact the neighbouring amenity. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any overbearing impact. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would not result in a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. 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 objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, though no objections or 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.Reason for Granting The application is a two-storey, mid-terrace property dwelling located in Bideford Green, Linslade. No. 245 is constructed of brickwork, with a tiled pitched roof with an integrated single garage located to the front of the property with a flat roof and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal would convert the existing garage into a living space by infilling the existing garage door to the front with a new window to the front and a roof light on a new mono-pitched roof with an overall height of approximately 3.8m from 2.5m. The proposal would not increase the footprint of the property, with the proposed brick infill visible to the street scene with minimal impact, the window would have a similar outlook to the street scene as the existing ground floor window and there are various extensions within the street with a similar design to the proposal. Therefore, it is not considered to detract from the character of the area and as such, 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 garage conversion would result in one additional fenestration to the front elevation or the street scene, the proposed window would have a similar outlook to the existing fenestration and therefore, there would be minimal visual impact and would not impact the neighbouring amenity. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any overbearing impact. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would not result in a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. 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 objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, though no objections or 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 )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 )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). 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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Last counted 12 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 9 Jun 2026
- Comments by
- 24 Jul 2026
- Site or press notice
- 3 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
3 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
179 Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TS
Single storey rear extension, rear facade alterations floor plan redesign, internal alter…
2024
Approved
217 Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TS
Single storey side extension and partial garage conversion
2020
Approved
187 Bideford Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2TS
Proposed garage conversion and lifting of flat roof.
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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