8 Bloomfield Drive, Shefford, SG17 5BU Data via plota.co.uk

CB/26/02153/FULL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

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Received

7 Jul 2026

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Validated

22 Jul 2026

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Approved · Last checked 17 Sept 2026

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Site constraints 2

Also on the record

Inside the Shefford built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, 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 listed building at the site

Checked on 6 October 2026. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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 £330,000 in July 2026. Semi-detached house, freehold.

21 July 2026£330,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area79 m² (850 sq ft)

Energy ratingD (65 out of 100), could reach C

PropertySemi-detached house, 5 habitable rooms

Built1967 to 1975

HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas

WallsCavity wall, filled cavity

From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2026, the latest held for this property. The building may have changed since. View the certificate

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Important details

Council: Central Bedfordshire
Application type: Full Application
Postcode: SG17 5BU
Received: 7 Jul 2026
Validated: 22 Jul 2026
Parish: Shefford
Case officer: Show
Target decision: 16 Sept 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, two-storey dwelling located on the west side of Bloomfield Drive, Shefford. No. 8 is constructed of buff brickwork featuring black horizontal cladding and a tiled gable roof, and currently benefits from a detached, single garage to the northeast of the site. The proposal consists of the erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof lights, this would have a depth of 4 metres, a width of 5.4 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.7 metres and a maximum mono-pitched roof height to 3.6 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 21.5 square metres. Bloomfield Drive is characterised by dwellings of similar age and design, with semi-detached plots separated by attached garages. Rear projections to other properties across the streetscene are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing pattern or grain of development. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed extension would form a proportional addition to the host dwelling which would be confined to the rear of the property and be sited within the footprint of existing hardstanding. Furthermore, the proposal would be constructed of materials to match that of the existing dwellinghouse, and as such the development is not considered to result in any significant 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 adjoining properties No. 6 and No. 10 Bloomfield Drive, and No. 55 Ampthill Road to the rear. In terms of neighbouring amenity, No .6 Bloomfield Drive would be sited some 6.1 metres from the proposal, separated by the shared driveway at both the application site and neighbouring property. Furthermore, No. 6 would remain partially shielded from the development by the existing garage at the site, and given this relationship, the proposal would not give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. To the south, the proposed rear extension would not surpass the depth or overall height of the existing built form at No. 10 Bloomfield, and as such the works would remain entirely screened from this neighbouring property. Therefore, the proposal would not be considered to give rise to any impacts on the amenity of the occupants of this neighbouring dwelling . To the rear, the proposal would be sited some 20 metres from the shared boundary with No. 55 Ampthill Road and a further 47.7 metres from this neighbouring dwellinghouse. Given this separation distance between the properties, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any adverse impacts on the amenity of No. 55. The proposal includes the installation of bi-fold doors to the west elevation facing this neighbouring property, however given the above relationship, the proposed fenestration would not provide any opportunities for unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy between dwellings. 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 proposal 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. Shefford Town Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. The Archaeologist was consulted on this application and noted that there is unlikely to be a harmful effect on the significance of any surviving heritage assets. 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, two-storey dwelling located on the west side of Bloomfield Drive, Shefford. No. 8 is constructed of buff brickwork featuring black horizontal cladding and a tiled gable roof, and currently benefits from a detached, single garage to the northeast of the site. The proposal consists of the erection of a single-storey rear extension with roof lights, this would have a depth of 4 metres, a width of 5.4 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.7 metres and a maximum mono-pitched roof height to 3.6 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 21.5 square metres. Bloomfield Drive is characterised by dwellings of similar age and design, with semi-detached plots separated by attached garages. Rear projections to other properties across the streetscene are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing pattern or grain of development. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed extension would form a proportional addition to the host dwelling which would be confined to the rear of the property and be sited within the footprint of existing hardstanding. Furthermore, the proposal would be constructed of materials to match that of the existing dwellinghouse, and as such the development is not considered to result in any significant 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 adjoining properties No. 6 and No. 10 Bloomfield Drive, and No. 55 Ampthill Road to the rear. In terms of neighbouring amenity, No .6 Bloomfield Drive would be sited some 6.1 metres from the proposal, separated by the shared driveway at both the application site and neighbouring property. Furthermore, No. 6 would remain partially shielded from the development by the existing garage at the site, and given this relationship, the proposal would not give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. To the south, the proposed rear extension would not surpass the depth or overall height of the existing built form at No. 10 Bloomfield, and as such the works would remain entirely screened from this neighbouring property. Therefore, the proposal would not be considered to give rise to any impacts on the amenity of the occupants of this neighbouring dwelling . To the rear, the proposal would be sited some 20 metres from the shared boundary with No. 55 Ampthill Road and a further 47.7 metres from this neighbouring dwellinghouse. Given this separation distance between the properties, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any adverse impacts on the amenity of No. 55. The proposal includes the installation of bi-fold doors to the west elevation facing this neighbouring property, however given the above relationship, the proposed fenestration would not provide any opportunities for unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy between dwellings. 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 proposal 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. Shefford Town Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. The Archaeologist was consulted on this application and noted that there is unlikely to be a harmful effect on the significance of any surviving heritage assets. 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 )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
Agent: J Isaac

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Last counted 17 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation: 22 Jul 2026
Comments by: 2 Sept 2026

Historical activity at this location

7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

Within ~100m

Nearby activity

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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%).

Faster than most councils

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

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.