20 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LX Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01903/FULL - Full Application
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Demolition of rear extensions and erection of single storey rear extension with rooflight Data via plota.co.uk
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Inside the Meppershall built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map had this area as grade 2, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
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Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
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- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- SG17 5LX
- Received
- 3 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 3 Jul 2026
- Parish
- Meppershall
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 28 Aug 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting: The application site is a semi-detached bungalow located on the northwest side of High Street, Meppershall. No. 20 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled gable roof and currently benefits from a single-storey extension and conservatory to the rear of the site. The proposal consists of the demolition of the existing rear extensions and the erection of a single-storey rear extension with a rooflight. The proposed extension would have a depth of 7.5 metres, a width of 7.7 metres, a height to the eaves of 3.1 metres and a maximum gable roof height to some 4.3 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 23 square metres. High Street is characterised by detached and semi-detached dwellings of varied scale, age and design. Rear projections to other properties across the streetscene are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain or pattern of development. Notably the proposed extension would be of similar scale to that of the adjacent neighbouring dwelling No. 18 High Street. On the basis of design, whilst it is accepted that the proposal would be of substantial scale, this would nonetheless be considered a subservient addition to the dwellinghouse, which would remain set down from the ridge of the existing dwelling by some 0.2 metres. In addition, the proposal would be sited within the footprint of existing rear projections and hardstanding, and would be constructed of materials to match that of the host dwelling. As such, the proposal is not considered to result in a significant impact on the character or appearance of the area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 18 and No. 22 High Street, and No. 63 Walnut Tree Way to the rear. To the northeast, the proposed rear extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 18 High Street, maintaining a separation distance of some 1.3 metres from this shared boundary, and would surpass the rear projection of this neighbouring dwelling by some 0.2 metres. Given this relationship, the proposed rear extension is not considered to give rise to any adverse impacts on the amenity of this neighbouring dwelling. To the southwest, the proposal would be sited some 5.7 metres from neighbouring dwelling No. 22 High Street, further separated by a pathway between the properties. Given this separation distance, the proposed rear extension is not considered to give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring property. To the rear, the proposal would be sited some 35.5 metres from neighbouring dwelling No. 63 Walnut Tree Way. The proposal includes the installation of fenestration and glazed doors to the rear elevation of the extension, which would face towards this neighbouring dwelling. By virtue of the retained separation distance between the properties, and the single-storey nature of the proposal, it is not considered that the development would give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy to this neighbouring dwelling. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms at the property from two to three, as shown on plan number CBC001 there is ample provision at the site for two off-street parking spaces and as such adequate parking has been retained in line with the parking standards SPD. Meppershall Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. Archaeology were consulted on this application and noted that the development would unlikely have any significant archaeological impact. 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 Chapter 14 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).Reasons for Granting: The application site is a semi-detached bungalow located on the northwest side of High Street, Meppershall. No. 20 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled gable roof and currently benefits from a single-storey extension and conservatory to the rear of the site. The proposal consists of the demolition of the existing rear extensions and the erection of a single-storey rear extension with a rooflight. The proposed extension would have a depth of 7.5 metres, a width of 7.7 metres, a height to the eaves of 3.1 metres and a maximum gable roof height to some 4.3 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 23 square metres. High Street is characterised by detached and semi-detached dwellings of varied scale, age and design. Rear projections to other properties across the streetscene are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain or pattern of development. Notably the proposed extension would be of similar scale to that of the adjacent neighbouring dwelling No. 18 High Street. On the basis of design, whilst it is accepted that the proposal would be of substantial scale, this would nonetheless be considered a subservient addition to the dwellinghouse, which would remain set down from the ridge of the existing dwelling by some 0.2 metres. In addition, the proposal would be sited within the footprint of existing rear projections and hardstanding, and would be constructed of materials to match that of the host dwelling. As such, the proposal is not considered to result in a significant impact on the character or appearance of the area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 18 and No. 22 High Street, and No. 63 Walnut Tree Way to the rear. To the northeast, the proposed rear extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 18 High Street, maintaining a separation distance of some 1.3 metres from this shared boundary, and would surpass the rear projection of this neighbouring dwelling by some 0.2 metres. Given this relationship, the proposed rear extension is not considered to give rise to any adverse impacts on the amenity of this neighbouring dwelling. To the southwest, the proposal would be sited some 5.7 metres from neighbouring dwelling No. 22 High Street, further separated by a pathway between the properties. Given this separation distance, the proposed rear extension is not considered to give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring property. To the rear, the proposal would be sited some 35.5 metres from neighbouring dwelling No. 63 Walnut Tree Way. The proposal includes the installation of fenestration and glazed doors to the rear elevation of the extension, which would face towards this neighbouring dwelling. By virtue of the retained separation distance between the properties, and the single-storey nature of the proposal, it is not considered that the development would give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy to this neighbouring dwelling. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms at the property from two to three, as shown on plan number CBC001 there is ample provision at the site for two off-street parking spaces and as such adequate parking has been retained in line with the parking standards SPD. Meppershall Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. Archaeology were consulted on this application and noted that the development would unlikely have any significant archaeological impact. 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 Chapter 14 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 )Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. 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
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- Consultation
- 3 Jul 2026
- Comments by
- 14 Aug 2026
- Site or press notice
- 24 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
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Ansell Village Stores,6 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LX
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4 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LX
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Land adjacent to 28 High Street Fowlers Farm High Street Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5NJ
Demolition of agricultural barn, and erection of new dwelling and garage.
2019
Approved
Fowlers Farm, 28 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5NJ
Listed Building: New double garage
2019
Approved
Fowlers Farm, 28 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5NJ
New double garage
2019
Approved
6 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LX
Erection of a detached dwelling
2017
Approved
Land R/O 6 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LX
Erection of 4 new 3 bedroom dwellings
2017
Refused
The Sugar Loaf, 25 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LX
Alterations and extensions in regard to Change of use of public house (Use Class A4) to c…
2016
Approved
4 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LX
Demolition of existing site and erection of 7 dwellings.
2016
Refused
The Sugar Loaf, 25 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LX
Alterations and extensions in regard to Change of use of public house (Use Class A4) to c…
2016
Approved
32 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LX
Front porch extension.
2016
Approved
The Sugar Loaf, 25 High Street, Meppershall, Shefford, SG17 5LX
Community Right to Bid:
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
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#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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