88 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HR Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/00156/FULL - Full Application
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Part two storey side / rear extension and single storey rear extension and associated external alterations Data via plota.co.uk
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19 Jan 2026
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29 Jan 2026
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29 Apr 2026
Approved on 29 Apr 2026 · Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
National infrastructure project about 235 m away: The Grand Union Canal Transfer, at pre-application; Inside the Leighton Buzzard built-up area.
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 £220,000 in January 2026. Semi-detached house, freehold.
23 January 2026£220,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area81 m² (872 sq ft)
Energy ratingG (4 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1900 to 1929
HeatingNo system present: electric heaters assumed
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in October 2025, 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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- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- LU7 3HR
- Received
- 19 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jan 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 26 Mar 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting The application site is 88 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard. The host dwelling is a semi-detached dwelling and is surrounded by dwellings with a similar design. The proposed development would include the erection of a part two storey side / rear extension and single storey rear extension and associated external alterations The proposed extensions would be partially visible within the streetscene along Plantation Road. Revised plans were sought from the Local Planning Authority as the roof element of the part two storey side / rear extension would have included a flat roof which would have detracted from the existing architectural features of the host dwelling. The revised plan now include a pitched roof to the part two storey element which would be respectful of the existing character of the host dwelling. The proposed two storey element would be sufficiently separated from the common boundary with No. 90 Plantation Road by some 1.01 metres at first floor level and as such the proposal seeks to avoid the terracing effect. The proposed single storey extension would be deemed appropriate in scale and design. Overall, the proposal would not amount to significant harm to the character and appearance of the area. In terms of impact on neighbouring amenity, the proposed part two storey side element would not protrude beyond existing built form at the site or the built form at No. 86. Therefore, it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to significant harm to the amenities of the occupants at No. 86. No. 90 would be sufficiently separated from the proposal by some 1.01 metres and there would be a further separation distance from the nearest built form of this neighbour. Therefore, the proposal would not give rise to a detrimental harm to the amenities of No. 90. To the rear of the site are neighbouring properties known as: Dweline and Heathcote. However, it is considered that these neighbouring properties would be sufficiently separated from the proposal. Moreover, the proposed rear first floor window would provide a similar view to that of the existing fenestration on the rear elevation of the dwelling and would therefore not give rise to any further overlooking impacts. In terms of parking and access, the number of bedrooms decreases from 3 to 2. As per the Parking Standards for New Development the required number of parking spaces remains as 2 and therefore the parking would be on a like-for-like basis. The application site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). However, as no additional residential units are proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC. The Council's Ecology Officer was consulted and raised no objection to the proposal from an Ecology perspective. The Ecology Officer note on Bats has been included as an informative to the application reminding the applicant that it is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats, should bats be found at any stages of the development works, then all works should cease, and Natural England should be contacted for advice. It is therefore considered that the proposal as a whole would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. 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, T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) and Section 9 and 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting The application site is 88 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard. The host dwelling is a semi-detached dwelling and is surrounded by dwellings with a similar design. The proposed development would include the erection of a part two storey side / rear extension and single storey rear extension and associated external alterations The proposed extensions would be partially visible within the streetscene along Plantation Road. Revised plans were sought from the Local Planning Authority as the roof element of the part two storey side / rear extension would have included a flat roof which would have detracted from the existing architectural features of the host dwelling. The revised plan now include a pitched roof to the part two storey element which would be respectful of the existing character of the host dwelling. The proposed two storey element would be sufficiently separated from the common boundary with No. 90 Plantation Road by some 1.01 metres at first floor level and as such the proposal seeks to avoid the terracing effect. The proposed single storey extension would be deemed appropriate in scale and design. Overall, the proposal would not amount to significant harm to the character and appearance of the area. In terms of impact on neighbouring amenity, the proposed part two storey side element would not protrude beyond existing built form at the site or the built form at No. 86. Therefore, it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to significant harm to the amenities of the occupants at No. 86. No. 90 would be sufficiently separated from the proposal by some 1.01 metres and there would be a further separation distance from the nearest built form of this neighbour. Therefore, the proposal would not give rise to a detrimental harm to the amenities of No. 90. To the rear of the site are neighbouring properties known as: Dweline and Heathcote. However, it is considered that these neighbouring properties would be sufficiently separated from the proposal. Moreover, the proposed rear first floor window would provide a similar view to that of the existing fenestration on the rear elevation of the dwelling and would therefore not give rise to any further overlooking impacts. In terms of parking and access, the number of bedrooms decreases from 3 to 2. As per the Parking Standards for New Development the required number of parking spaces remains as 2 and therefore the parking would be on a like-for-like basis. The application site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). However, as no additional residential units are proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC. The Council's Ecology Officer was consulted and raised no objection to the proposal from an Ecology perspective. The Ecology Officer note on Bats has been included as an informative to the application reminding the applicant that it is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats, should bats be found at any stages of the development works, then all works should cease, and Natural England should be contacted for advice. It is therefore considered that the proposal as a whole would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. 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, T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) and Section 9 and 12 of the 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 )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. 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 7 )The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to: deliberately capture, disturb, injure, or kill bats; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; obstruct access to their resting or sheltering places; intentionally or recklessly disturb a bat while it's in a structure or place of shelter or protection. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. It is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats, should bats be found at any stages of the development works, then all works should cease, and Natural England should be contacted for advice.The applicant is reminded that, under the Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2017 (as amended) and the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended), it is an offence to: deliberately capture, disturb, injure, or kill bats; damage or destroy a breeding or resting place; obstruct access to their resting or sheltering places; intentionally or recklessly disturb a bat while it's in a structure or place of shelter or protection. Planning consent for a development does not provide a defence against prosecution under these acts. It is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats, should bats be found at any stages of the development works, then all works should cease, and Natural England should be contacted for advice.
- Decision date
- 29 Apr 2026
How this decision compares
Decided in 90 days from validation, 36 days slower than Central Bedfordshire's median of 54 for extensions. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one90d
Council54d
UK55d
77%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
100%go to committee
Plota live figures for extensions decided by Central Bedfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Central Bedfordshire decision record →
Public comments
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Last counted 13 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 29 Jan 2026
- Comments by
- 23 Apr 2026
- Site or press notice
- 12 Feb 2026
Historical activity at this location
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2020
Approved
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2020
Approved
37 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HJ
Double bay to front
2020
Approved
37 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HJ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft Conversion with dormer and skylight
2019
Approved
37 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HJ
Two Storey Rear Extension, Single Storey Rear Extension and Ground Floor Front Extension…
2018
Approved
Land At 48, Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HJ
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2017
Approved
113 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HJ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension and flat roof dorme…
2017
Approved
117 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HJ
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2016
Approved
120 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HR
Single storey rear extension replacing conservatory with internal alterations and fenestr…
2016
Approved
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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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for householder decisions
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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
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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