5 Parrott Grove, Marston Moreteyne, Bedford, MK43 0GT Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02625/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Proposed single storey rear extension with roof lights. Replacement bi-fold doors. Data via plota.co.uk
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21 Aug 2026
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Validated
22 Aug 2026
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Approved
15 Oct 2026
Approved on 15 Oct 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 3
Also on the record
National infrastructure project about 886 m away: East West Rail - Bedford to Cambridge and Western improvements, at pre-application; Inside the Marston Moretaine 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 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 £319,995 in April 2016. Terraced house, freehold.
29 April 2016£319,995New build
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area124 m² (1,335 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (85 out of 100), could reach A
PropertyHouse
Built2016
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.18 W/m²K
From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 2016, 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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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- MK43 0GT
- Received
- 21 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 22 Aug 2026
- Parish
- Marston Moreteyne
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 17 Oct 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting: The application site is an end-of-terrace, three-storey dwelling located on the south side of Parrot Grove, Marston Moreteyne. No. 5 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled gable roof featuring a front dormer, bay window and porch canopy. The property benefits from a detached shared garage to the south east of the site. The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a single-storey rear extension and replacement bi-fold doors to the rear elevation. The proposed extension would have a depth of 3.7 metres, width of 3.3 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.3 metres and an overall gable roof height to 3.3 metres. Parrot Grove is characterised by dwellings of varied scale and design, rear additions to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the development is not considered to be at odds with the existing pattern or grain of development. The proposal would form a subservient addition to the host dwelling, which would be retained to the rear of the property and sited within the footprint of existing hardstanding. As such, the works would not give rise to any harm on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed anthracite grey uPVC fenestration to the proposed extension and replacement bi-fold doors to the existing rear elevation would form minor additions to the property, retained to the rear, which would not give rise to any material impact in the character and appearance of the area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 3 and No. 7 Parrot Grove, and No. 3 Dudley Close to the rear. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 3 Parrot Grove and would surpass the rear projection of this property by some 3.7 metres. There is a levels difference between the properties, with No. 3 sitting notably higher than the application site, given this relationship and the modest height of the proposed eaves, the proposal is not considered to result in any unacceptable loss of light or overbearing impact to this neighbouring property. To the west, No. 7 would remain sited some 9.4 metres from No. 7 Parrot Grove and would be largely screened by the existing shared garages between the properties, as such the works would not give rise to any impact on this neighbouring dwelling. To the rear, No. 3 Dudley Close would retain a separation distance of some 17.4 metres. The proposal includes the addition of fenestration to the southwest elevation of the extension, facing this neighbouring dwelling, owing to the retained distance between the properties, this would not be considered to result in any overlooking or loss of privacy between properties. 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. Marston Moreteyne Parish Council 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 Chapter 14 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).Reasons for Granting: The application site is an end-of-terrace, three-storey dwelling located on the south side of Parrot Grove, Marston Moreteyne. No. 5 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled gable roof featuring a front dormer, bay window and porch canopy. The property benefits from a detached shared garage to the south east of the site. The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a single-storey rear extension and replacement bi-fold doors to the rear elevation. The proposed extension would have a depth of 3.7 metres, width of 3.3 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.3 metres and an overall gable roof height to 3.3 metres. Parrot Grove is characterised by dwellings of varied scale and design, rear additions to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the development is not considered to be at odds with the existing pattern or grain of development. The proposal would form a subservient addition to the host dwelling, which would be retained to the rear of the property and sited within the footprint of existing hardstanding. As such, the works would not give rise to any harm on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed anthracite grey uPVC fenestration to the proposed extension and replacement bi-fold doors to the existing rear elevation would form minor additions to the property, retained to the rear, which would not give rise to any material impact in the character and appearance of the area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 3 and No. 7 Parrot Grove, and No. 3 Dudley Close to the rear. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 3 Parrot Grove and would surpass the rear projection of this property by some 3.7 metres. There is a levels difference between the properties, with No. 3 sitting notably higher than the application site, given this relationship and the modest height of the proposed eaves, the proposal is not considered to result in any unacceptable loss of light or overbearing impact to this neighbouring property. To the west, No. 7 would remain sited some 9.4 metres from No. 7 Parrot Grove and would be largely screened by the existing shared garages between the properties, as such the works would not give rise to any impact on this neighbouring dwelling. To the rear, No. 3 Dudley Close would retain a separation distance of some 17.4 metres. The proposal includes the addition of fenestration to the southwest elevation of the extension, facing this neighbouring dwelling, owing to the retained distance between the properties, this would not be considered to result in any overlooking or loss of privacy between properties. 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. Marston Moreteyne Parish Council 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 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
- Decision date
- 15 Oct 2026
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Decided in 54 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one54d
Council54d
UK55d
77%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
100%go to committee
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Public comments
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Last counted 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 22 Aug 2026
- Comments by
- 8 Oct 2026
Historical activity at this location
13 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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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
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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