27 Dove Tree Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UP Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02024/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Installation of external air conditioning unit onto side elevation Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
25 Jun 2026
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Validated
24 Jul 2026
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Approved
6 Oct 2026
Approved on 6 Oct 2026 · Last checked 14 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
Inside the Leighton Buzzard built-up area; National infrastructure project about 1218 m away: The Grand Union Canal Transfer, at pre-application.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
Checked on 6 October 2026. The pin for this application is the centre of its postcode rather than the building, so distances to nearby designations are measured from the postcode and can be out by the width of the postcode area. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England, the Planning Inspectorate 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.
Sales history 3
Last sold for £195,500 in February 2015. Flat or maisonette, freehold.
10 February 2015£195,500
22 August 2003£129,995
31 May 1996£42,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area89 m² (958 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (72 out of 100)
PropertyEnd-terrace house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1976 to 1982
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity
From the energy performance certificate lodged in May 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
- LU7 3UP
- Received
- 25 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 24 Jul 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade, Studham
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 18 Sept 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting: Planning permission is sought for the installation of one air conditioning unit attached to the side elevation. The air conditioning unit would be partially visible along Dove Tree Road. Due to the siting of the unit and the existing paraphernalia present on this elevation it is not considered that it would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area. The unit would be located in close proximity to No.28 Dove Tree Road which is located to the north of the application site. A noise assessment has been submitted in support of the application. The Pollution Officer is satisfied that noise levels at the nearest residential property will be below existing background levels. Due to this, the noise generated from the proposed air conditioning unit is not considered to have a detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity. It is considered that the scale of the unit and it's location would not lead to any detrimental harm arising from their siting, in terms of loss of outlook, light, or cause an overbearing impact. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and as such will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received, Leighton Linslade Town Council supported the application. It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Policies HQ1, CC1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Policies DP3 and P3 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting: Planning permission is sought for the installation of one air conditioning unit attached to the side elevation. The air conditioning unit would be partially visible along Dove Tree Road. Due to the siting of the unit and the existing paraphernalia present on this elevation it is not considered that it would have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area. The unit would be located in close proximity to No.28 Dove Tree Road which is located to the north of the application site. A noise assessment has been submitted in support of the application. The Pollution Officer is satisfied that noise levels at the nearest residential property will be below existing background levels. Due to this, the noise generated from the proposed air conditioning unit is not considered to have a detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity. It is considered that the scale of the unit and it's location would not lead to any detrimental harm arising from their siting, in terms of loss of outlook, light, or cause an overbearing impact. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and as such will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received, Leighton Linslade Town Council supported the application. It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Policies HQ1, CC1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Policies DP3 and P3 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 )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
- Decision date
- 6 Oct 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 74 days from validation, 15 days slower than Central Bedfordshire's median of 59 for utility and infrastructure works. Approved, as 88% of utility and infrastructure works here are.
This one74d
Council59d
UK55d
48%decided within 8 weeks
88%approved
27decided in the last year
Plota live figures for utility and infrastructure works decided by Central Bedfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Central Bedfordshire decision record →
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 14 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 24 Jul 2026
- Comments by
- 2 Oct 2026
- Site or press notice
- 4 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
12 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
Land adj. to 76 Willow Bank Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UT
Erection of a 3-bedroom detached house
2024
Approved
90 Willow Bank Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UT
Single storey front/side extension
2022
Approved
84 Willow Bank Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UT
Single storey side and rear extension.
2022
Approved
52 Almond Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UW
Single storey side and rear extension.
2021
Approved
84 Willow Bank Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UT
Change of use from amenity land to residential garden land, as well as the removal of old…
2022
Approved
2 Dove Tree Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UP
Single storey side, and rear extensions and demolition of existing garage.
2021
Approved
61 Willow Bank Walk, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UT
Single storey rear extension.
2021
Approved
2 Dove Tree Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UP
Single storey side and rear extensions and demolition of existing garage.
2020
Approved
48 Almond Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UW
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single-storey side extension
2018
Approved
9 Dove Tree Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UP
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey side extension.
2016
Approved
15 Greenlands, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UJ
Proposed erection of a two and single storey rear extension
2016
Approved
7 Dove Tree Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3UP
Single storey side extension and first floor alterations.
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%).
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for householder decisions
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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
Sale prices: Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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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