Popes Farm, 19 Tempsford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AE Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02219/FULL - Full Application
Approved
Proposal
Erection of a single storey rear extension, and external alterations including additional windows to be added to side and rear elevations. Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
14 Jul 2026
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Validated
12 Aug 2026
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Approved
5 Oct 2026
Approved on 5 Oct 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 4
Public footpath about 27 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
Also on the record
National infrastructure project about 1654 m away: A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Road Improvement scheme; Inside the Sandy built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 1, 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. 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 1
Last sold for £705,000 in May 2026. Other property, freehold.
26 May 2026£705,000Recorded as a transfer outside a standard sale
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- SG19 2AE
- Received
- 14 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 12 Aug 2026
- Parish
- Sandy
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 7 Oct 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The site comprises a two-storey detached dwelling at Popes Farm, 19 Tempsford Road, Sandy, constructed of a rendered plinth, facing brickwork which is painted on the northern elevation, a tiled roof and white painted timber windows. The site lies to the west of Georgetown which is a no-through road serving several dwellinghouses on a linear residential street to the west of the A1 dual carriageway. The site is located outside of, but in close proximity to, the defined Settlement Envelope of Sandy. There was formerly a dog kennels operating at the site known as 'A1 Boarding Kennels' and the kennel building is to the southwest of the site. Planning permission was granted for the redevelopment of the dog kennel site to form two residential dwellings (CB/23/00913/FULL) although that permission has expired. The barn immediately to the rear of the dwelling benefits from extant planning permission for its demolition and replacement with a new dwelling (CB/25/00624/Full) which has not yet been implemented. The proposal seeks permission for the erection of a single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing rear extension. The replacement extension would be slightly larger with a flat roof and, due to its rearward location, would not be visible from the public realm. Its modest scale and matching materials would ensure a subordinate appearance. External alterations would include the insertion of additional windows within the side and rear elevations, the replacement of an existing ground-floor rear window with a door and the addition of a small covered porch entrance. Although shown on the submitted plans, the reinstatement of chimney pots could be undertaken under permitted development rights. Given its scale, form, height and design, the proposal would not result in unacceptable harm to the character or appearance of the surrounding area. A materials condition can be attached. The proposed single-storey rear extension would be sufficiently offset from neighbouring residential properties and, as such, would not result in any unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity in terms of loss of light, outlook or privacy. As planning permission for a new dwelling to the rear is extant, the proposal must also be assessed in relation to that approved development. The replacement extension would not be materially larger than the existing extension and would therefore not result in any significant loss of light or overbearing impact. Ground-floor doors and windows would overlook a shared courtyard area and are considered acceptable. At first-floor level, an existing secondary bedroom window would be enlarged and an additional bedroom window inserted within the rear elevation facing towards the approved dwelling. However, as there is already an established first-floor bedroom window in this elevation, the alterations would not result in any undue increase in overlooking or loss of privacy. Alterations to the fenestration are proposed on the north, south and west elevations. The changes to the north and west elevations would not result in overlooking of neighbouring properties. No. 17C George Town Cottages lies to the south and contains an obscure-glazed first-floor ensuite window within its side (north) elevation. The proposal would replace an existing first-floor secondary bedroom window with a larger window and insert a ground-floor lounge window below. Given the approximately 15m separation distance and the outlook towards the frontage of No. 17C, no unacceptable loss of privacy would arise. Accordingly, the proposal would not result in material harm to the amenities of neighbouring occupiers. Existing vehicular access and on-site parking would be unaffected by the proposal. Whilst the proposed outward-opening French doors would encroach into an area approved for parking under the extant permission for the dwelling to the rear, the affected area serves the host dwelling and would not prejudice the approved parking provision for the new dwelling. Given the available on-site space and setback from the highway, adequate parking provision would be maintained and no adverse impact on highway safety would arise. The proposed development site lies immediately south of an area of cropmarks, representing a possible Iron Age to Roman trackway. However, the nature and scale of the proposals are such that there is unlikely to be a harmful effect on the significance of any surviving heritage assets with archaeological interest. As such, the Archaeology Team have no objection to the proposal. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. The Right of Way Officer has no comments to make. The Minerals and Waste team have not commented. Sandy Town Council were consulted and have no objection to the proposal. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Policy SD1 of the Adopted Sandy Neighbourhood Plan, the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Policy DP3 of the NPPF (2026).Reasons for Granting The site comprises a two-storey detached dwelling at Popes Farm, 19 Tempsford Road, Sandy, constructed of a rendered plinth, facing brickwork which is painted on the northern elevation, a tiled roof and white painted timber windows. The site lies to the west of Georgetown which is a no-through road serving several dwellinghouses on a linear residential street to the west of the A1 dual carriageway. The site is located outside of, but in close proximity to, the defined Settlement Envelope of Sandy. There was formerly a dog kennels operating at the site known as 'A1 Boarding Kennels' and the kennel building is to the southwest of the site. Planning permission was granted for the redevelopment of the dog kennel site to form two residential dwellings (CB/23/00913/FULL) although that permission has expired. The barn immediately to the rear of the dwelling benefits from extant planning permission for its demolition and replacement with a new dwelling (CB/25/00624/Full) which has not yet been implemented. The proposal seeks permission for the erection of a single-storey rear extension following the demolition of the existing rear extension. The replacement extension would be slightly larger with a flat roof and, due to its rearward location, would not be visible from the public realm. Its modest scale and matching materials would ensure a subordinate appearance. External alterations would include the insertion of additional windows within the side and rear elevations, the replacement of an existing ground-floor rear window with a door and the addition of a small covered porch entrance. Although shown on the submitted plans, the reinstatement of chimney pots could be undertaken under permitted development rights. Given its scale, form, height and design, the proposal would not result in unacceptable harm to the character or appearance of the surrounding area. A materials condition can be attached. The proposed single-storey rear extension would be sufficiently offset from neighbouring residential properties and, as such, would not result in any unacceptable impact on neighbouring amenity in terms of loss of light, outlook or privacy. As planning permission for a new dwelling to the rear is extant, the proposal must also be assessed in relation to that approved development. The replacement extension would not be materially larger than the existing extension and would therefore not result in any significant loss of light or overbearing impact. Ground-floor doors and windows would overlook a shared courtyard area and are considered acceptable. At first-floor level, an existing secondary bedroom window would be enlarged and an additional bedroom window inserted within the rear elevation facing towards the approved dwelling. However, as there is already an established first-floor bedroom window in this elevation, the alterations would not result in any undue increase in overlooking or loss of privacy. Alterations to the fenestration are proposed on the north, south and west elevations. The changes to the north and west elevations would not result in overlooking of neighbouring properties. No. 17C George Town Cottages lies to the south and contains an obscure-glazed first-floor ensuite window within its side (north) elevation. The proposal would replace an existing first-floor secondary bedroom window with a larger window and insert a ground-floor lounge window below. Given the approximately 15m separation distance and the outlook towards the frontage of No. 17C, no unacceptable loss of privacy would arise. Accordingly, the proposal would not result in material harm to the amenities of neighbouring occupiers. Existing vehicular access and on-site parking would be unaffected by the proposal. Whilst the proposed outward-opening French doors would encroach into an area approved for parking under the extant permission for the dwelling to the rear, the affected area serves the host dwelling and would not prejudice the approved parking provision for the new dwelling. Given the available on-site space and setback from the highway, adequate parking provision would be maintained and no adverse impact on highway safety would arise. The proposed development site lies immediately south of an area of cropmarks, representing a possible Iron Age to Roman trackway. However, the nature and scale of the proposals are such that there is unlikely to be a harmful effect on the significance of any surviving heritage assets with archaeological interest. As such, the Archaeology Team have no objection to the proposal. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. The Right of Way Officer has no comments to make. The Minerals and Waste team have not commented. Sandy Town Council were consulted and have no objection to the proposal. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Policy SD1 of the Adopted Sandy Neighbourhood Plan, the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Policy DP3 of the NPPF (2026). 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 )This permission does not confer any rights with regard to the extent of the residential curtilage.This permission does not confer any rights with regard to the extent of the residential curtilage.
- Decision date
- 5 Oct 2026
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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
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77%decided within 8 weeks
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Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 12 Aug 2026
- Comments by
- 9 Sept 2026
- Site or press notice
- 18 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
10 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
2025
Approved
Demolition of existing barns and erection of a four bedroom detached dwelling together wi…
2020
Approved
Demolition of existing barns and erection of new four bedroom detached house and garage t…
2017
Approved
Demolition of existing barn and erection of new dwelling together with detached double ga…
2016
Approved
Partial demolition, extension of and alteration to existing barn to provide single dwelli…
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
1B George Town Cottages, Tempsford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AE
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with a rear dormer and front roo…
2023
Approved
A1 Boarding Kennels, Popes Farm, 19 Tempsford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AE
Two detached dwellings following demolition of former dog kennels/outbuilding.
2022
Refused
A1 Boarding Kennels, Popes Farm, 19 Tempsford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AE
Outline Application: Residential development of 3no dwellings following demolition of for…
2021
Withdrawn
A1 Boarding Kennels, Popes Farm, 19 Tempsford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AE
Outline Application (with only landscaping reserved): 4 new terraced dwellings
2016
Approved
Land adj to Popes Farm, 19 Tempsford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AE
Application for Approval of Reserved Matters: Application No CB/16/01778/OUT dated 16/06/…
2016
Approved
Land adj to Popes Farm, 19 Tempsford Road, Sandy, SG19 2AE
Outline Application: Erection of three dwellings
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#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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