111 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01303/FULL - Full Application
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Single storey rear/ side extension with two roof lights Data via plota.co.uk
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Site constraints 1
Agricultural land, grade 2
Best and most versatile land (grades 1, 2 and 3a). Predicted from the national soil map. The older provisional map, which most planning maps still show, had this area as grade 3. The predicted grade is Defra's current estimate; only a site survey settles it.
Where development of farmland is needed, policy prefers poorer land over the best and most versatile (grades 1, 2 and 3a). Three sources: Natural England's post-1988 field surveys, which are definitive where they exist; the Defra predictive map for England (2025) and the Welsh Government predictive map, modelled from the soil map with 3a and 3b split; and the 1970s provisional map, which planners and other services still show, coarser and with grade 3 undivided. Where the provisional and predicted grades disagree, treat the predicted grade as the current estimate and expect an application to carry its own survey.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
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Other new applications on this street
1 Sept 2026Pending
Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, MK43 0LP
Discharge of Conditions 4 and 8 against planning permission ref CB/25/02063/FULL
18 Jun 2026Decided
Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LP
Discharge of Condition 1, against planning permission ref. CB/25/03746/VOC
10 Apr 2026Decided
Shelton farm, Lower Shelton road, Marston Moreteyne Bedford MK43 0ZR. PLOT K
Discharge of Conditions 3, 4, 9 and 13 against planning permission CB/25/02063/F...
Nearby new applications
1 Sept 2026Pending
Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, MK43 0LP
Discharge of Conditions 4 and 8 against planning permission ref CB/25/02063/FULL
18 Jun 2026Decided
Shelton Farm, Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LP
Discharge of Condition 1, against planning permission ref. CB/25/03746/VOC
Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- MK43 0LW
- Received
- 24 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 24 Apr 2026
- Parish
- Marston Moreteyne
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 19 Jun 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, semi-detached dwelling located to the southwest side of Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne. No. 111 is constructed of brickwork, featuring off-white, render with a tiled gable roof and a two-storey gable rear projection. The proposal includes the erection of a single storey side/rear extension, this would have a maximum depth of 6.9 metres, a maximum width of 3.7 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.4 metres and a maximum hipped roof height of 3.2 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 8.7 square metres. Lower Shelton Road is characterised by detached and semi-detached dwellings of varied age and design. Rear and side extensions to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. The proposed extension would be sited to the rear of the property and would sit partially within the footprint of an existing rear extension and hard standing. On the basis of design and scale, the proposal would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse which would be constructed of materials to match that of the host dwelling and as such, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.� Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 109 and No. 113 Lower Shelton Road. In terms of neighbouring amenity, to the southeast, the proposed rear extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 109 and would not surpass the rear projection of this property, remaining entirely screened by the existing built form at this neighbouring dwelling. Given this relationship and the modest height of the proposed eaves, the proposed extension is not considered to give rise to any loss of light or overbearing impact on this neighbouring dwelling. To the northwest, the proposal would be set some 2.8 metres from the shared boundary with No.113 and a further 2.4 metres from the built form at this neighbouring dwelling. Given this separation distance and the modest height of the proposed eaves, it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. The proposal includes the installation of two widows and a door to the northwest elevation facing this neighbouring dwelling. It is noted that there is an existing degree of mutual overlooking between the properties, with views from ground floor at both dwellings and as such, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy. The proposal also includes the addition of rooflights to the northwest roof slope of the extension, these would be upward facing and therefore there would be no material impact on neighbouring residential amenity in terms of overlooking or loss of privacy. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The development would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Marston Moreteyne Town Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. The Archeological Officer was consulted on this application and raised no comments. Ecology were consulted on this application and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).Reasons for Granting: The application site is a two-storey, semi-detached dwelling located to the southwest side of Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne. No. 111 is constructed of brickwork, featuring off-white, render with a tiled gable roof and a two-storey gable rear projection. The proposal includes the erection of a single storey side/rear extension, this would have a maximum depth of 6.9 metres, a maximum width of 3.7 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.4 metres and a maximum hipped roof height of 3.2 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 8.7 square metres. Lower Shelton Road is characterised by detached and semi-detached dwellings of varied age and design. Rear and side extensions to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. The proposed extension would be sited to the rear of the property and would sit partially within the footprint of an existing rear extension and hard standing. On the basis of design and scale, the proposal would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse which would be constructed of materials to match that of the host dwelling and as such, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.� Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 109 and No. 113 Lower Shelton Road. In terms of neighbouring amenity, to the southeast, the proposed rear extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 109 and would not surpass the rear projection of this property, remaining entirely screened by the existing built form at this neighbouring dwelling. Given this relationship and the modest height of the proposed eaves, the proposed extension is not considered to give rise to any loss of light or overbearing impact on this neighbouring dwelling. To the northwest, the proposal would be set some 2.8 metres from the shared boundary with No.113 and a further 2.4 metres from the built form at this neighbouring dwelling. Given this separation distance and the modest height of the proposed eaves, it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. The proposal includes the installation of two widows and a door to the northwest elevation facing this neighbouring dwelling. It is noted that there is an existing degree of mutual overlooking between the properties, with views from ground floor at both dwellings and as such, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy. The proposal also includes the addition of rooflights to the northwest roof slope of the extension, these would be upward facing and therefore there would be no material impact on neighbouring residential amenity in terms of overlooking or loss of privacy. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The development would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Marston Moreteyne Town Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. The Archeological Officer was consulted on this application and raised no comments. Ecology were consulted on this application and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (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 )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 )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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Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 24 Apr 2026
- Comments by
- 5 Jun 2026
- Site or press notice
- 15 May 2026
Historical activity at this location
17 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
72 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Single storey front and rear extensions and new front porch
2024
Withdrawn
72 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/22/03813/FULL (Removal of existing conse…
2023
Approved
103 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Part single-storey, part two-storey rear extension. Creation of first floor balcony area…
2022
Refused
72 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Lawful Development Certificate Existing: Land to residential property is garden land.
2022
Approved
72 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Removal of existing conservatory and construction of single storey rear extension. Remova…
2022
Approved
107 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Single storey rear extension
2022
Withdrawn
72 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Removal of existing conservatory and construction of family room. Removal of existing por…
2021
Approved
74 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Garage conversion.
2021
Approved
3 Stratford Way, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LJ
Side and rear single storey extensions and construction of a dual pitched roof over bedro…
2021
Approved
7 Stratford Way, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LJ
Prior Notification of Householder Extension- Single storey orangey to the rear elevation…
2019
Approved
117 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/18/04009/FULL (Demolition of existing ex…
2019
Approved
74 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Garage conversion with front extension & new porch
2018
Approved
117 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and the construction of a new single…
2017
Approved
42 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Erection of single storey side and rear extension.
2017
Approved
8 Stratford Way, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LJ
Proposed Single Storey/Two Storey Rear Extension, Lobby To the front entrance together wi…
2017
Approved
76 Lower Shelton Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford, MK43 0LW
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft Conversion with new rear dormer
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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