17 Winchfield, Caddington, Luton, LU1 4NE Data via plota.co.uk
Proposal
Garage conversion to habitable space and provide an additional parking space Data via plota.co.uk
Application progress
Approved on 17 Aug 2026 · Last checked 12 Oct 2026
Site constraints 7
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 5
Last sold for £590,000 in November 2025. Detached house, freehold.
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
From the energy performance certificate lodged in April 2022, 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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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- LU1 4NE
- Received
- 6 May 2026
- Validated
- 23 Jun 2026
- Parish
- Caddington
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 18 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 Winchfield Close in Caddington. No. 17 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled, pitched roof with an integrated garage, and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal consists of the existing single garage to be converted into a living space by removing the garage door and replacing with a brick infill and a window to the front. An additional parking space to be added to the front drive. The proposal would increase the property living space by converting the garage into a study with a window to the street scene. However, these changes are considered to be minor alterations that would have no material impact on the character and appearance of the area. 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 nearest neighbouring property would be No. 16 Winchfield. It is deemed the proposal would have minimal visual impact with the new window to the front as this is deemed to have the same outlook as the existing ground floor fenestration. Therefore, there is no concerns of impact on neighbouring amenity. All other neighbouring properties have sufficient separation. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbouring amenity impact, complying with the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal would have no impact to off road parking due to a single garage is not classed as a parking space. With the additional parking space to be formed on the front drive there would be capacity for three cars and as the proposal would not provide any additional bedrooms, the application is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Caddington Parish Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were made. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with The NPPF (2026), 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 Winchfield Close in Caddington. No. 17 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled, pitched roof with an integrated garage, and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal consists of the existing single garage to be converted into a living space by removing the garage door and replacing with a brick infill and a window to the front. An additional parking space to be added to the front drive. The proposal would increase the property living space by converting the garage into a study with a window to the street scene. However, these changes are considered to be minor alterations that would have no material impact on the character and appearance of the area. 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 nearest neighbouring property would be No. 16 Winchfield. It is deemed the proposal would have minimal visual impact with the new window to the front as this is deemed to have the same outlook as the existing ground floor fenestration. Therefore, there is no concerns of impact on neighbouring amenity. All other neighbouring properties have sufficient separation. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbouring amenity impact, complying with the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal would have no impact to off road parking due to a single garage is not classed as a parking space. With the additional parking space to be formed on the front drive there would be capacity for three cars and as the proposal would not provide any additional bedrooms, the application is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Caddington Parish Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were made. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with The NPPF (2026), 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
- Decision date
- 17 Aug 2026
- Agent
- Show
How this decision compares
Decided in 55 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
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 12 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 23 Jun 2026
- Comments by
- 24 Jul 2026
- Site or press notice
- 3 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
6 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Nearby activity
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%).
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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