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CB/26/01623/FULL - Full Application
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Creation of dropped kerb Data via plota.co.uk
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30 Jun 2026
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Refused on · Last checked 11 Sept 2026
Site constraints 4
Green belt: London
Inappropriate development needs very special circumstances.
Green belt policy allows a short list of exceptions, such as limited extensions and replacement buildings. Anything else needs very special circumstances that clearly outweigh the harm.
Chilterns National Landscape
Great weight to conserving the landscape; major development restricted.
Previously an area of outstanding natural beauty, which is still the designation in law. Since 2023 authorities must seek to further its purpose, not merely have regard to it.
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Inside the Kensworth 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.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · No scheduled monument at the site
Checked on 11 September 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.
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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- LU6 3RG
- Received
- 30 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jun 2026
- Parish
- Kensworth
- 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 )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). 2 )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. 3 )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 4 )The applicant is advised that no works associated with the construction of the vehicular access should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to follow this link on the Council website http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/request/dropped-kerb.aspx or contact Central Bedfordshire Council Tel: 0300 300 8301 quoting the Planning Application number. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the Highways Act to be implemented. The applicant is also advised that if any of the works associated with the construction of the vehicular access affects or requires the removal and/or the relocation of any equipment, apparatus or structures (e.g. street name plates, bus stop signs or shelters, statutory authority equipment etc.) then the applicant will be required to bear the cost of such removal or alteration.The applicant is advised that no works associated with the construction of the vehicular access should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to follow this link on the Council website http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/request/dropped-kerb.aspx or contact Central Bedfordshire Council Tel: 0300 300 8301 quoting the Planning Application number. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the Highways Act to be implemented. The applicant is also advised that if any of the works associated with the construction of the vehicular access affects or requires the removal and/or the relocation of any equipment, apparatus or structures (e.g. street name plates, bus stop signs or shelters, statutory authority equipment etc.) then the applicant will be required to bear the cost of such removal or alteration. 5 )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 approvedThe 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 6 )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. 7 )The applicant is advised that if the proposed kerb would measure over a wdith of 6m, it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. You are advised to contact the Highways Agreements Officer, Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. E-mail highwaysagreements@centralbedfordshire.gov.ukThe applicant is advised that if the proposed kerb would measure over a wdith of 6m, it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. You are advised to contact the Highways Agreements Officer, Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. E-mail highwaysagreements@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
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Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 30 Jun 2026
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- 12 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Withdrawn
46 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Part single part two storey rear extension with first floor rear/side balcony. Conversion…
2023
Withdrawn
132 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 5.00m beyond t…
2023
Withdrawn
132 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 5m beyond the…
2023
Withdrawn
132 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 6.00m beyond t…
2022
Approved
138 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Ground floor rear extension.
2022
Approved
2 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Single storey ground rear extension, garage conversion, floor plan re-design and all asso…
2021
Approved
Daithi O'Darc Barn, 96 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Erection of conservatory
2021
Approved
28 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Proposed single storey rear extension.
2021
Approved
2 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Ground floor rear extension, garage conversion and internal alterations.
2021
Approved
84 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Replace an existing Garage with a single storey incidental outbuilding/garage
2021
Approved
78 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Proposed first floor side extension and covered patio
2021
Approved
22-24 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Single storey rear/side extension
2021
Refused
84 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Replace single storey garage/outbuilding with part two storey, part single storey outbuil…
2021
Approved
106 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Two storey side extension and single storey rear extension
2020
Approved
22-24 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed small side/rear extension to the existi…
2020
Withdrawn
Land rear of 100 to 114, Common Road, Kensworth LU6 3RG
New Agricultural Storage building
2018
Approved
124 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Single storey side garage extension and rear kitchen extension.
2017
Approved
86 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Dropped kerb
2017
Approved
144 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Proposed conversion of the existing loft void to habitable accommodation with roof lights…
2016
Approved
6 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Erection of first floor rear extension, new rear roof dormer with balcony and juliette ba…
2016
Approved
124 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Dropped kerb / crossing pathway to proposed new drive in front garden
2021
Approved
96 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Discharge of Condition 4 against planning appeal ref APP/P0240/W/18/3217523 and planning…
2022
Approved
22-24 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/21/00979/FULL (Single storey rear/side e…
2022
Approved
84 Common Road, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RG
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/21/04132/FULL (Replace an existing Garag…
2020
Approved
R-O 100 The Barn, Common Road, Kensworth LU6 3RG
Non Material Amendment: To Planning Permission CB/17/04831/Full (Conversion of existing s…
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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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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