31 George Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3JX Data via plota.co.uk
CB/25/03144/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Replace existing single storey rear extension with new single storey rear extension, roof lights, alterations to windows and doors Data via plota.co.uk
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3 Oct 2025
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29 Oct 2025
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Approved
8 Dec 2025
Approved on 8 Dec 2025 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
National infrastructure project about 920 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 10 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 3
Last sold for £307,500 in December 2017. Semi-detached house, freehold.
11 December 2017£307,500
1 February 2008£200,000
3 March 2006£170,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area88 m² (947 sq ft)
Energy ratingE (51 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 4 habitable rooms
BuiltBefore 1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2017, 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
- LU7 3JX
- Received
- 3 Oct 2025
- Validated
- 29 Oct 2025
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 24 Dec 2025
- 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 on George Street in Leighton Buzzard. The surrounding area is characterised by terrace housing of similar age and design with various rear extensions within the vicinity of the application site. The proposal consists of the replacement of an existing single storey rear extension and outbuilding, with new single storey rear extension including roof lights and alterations to windows and doors. This proposal would have a depth of 8 metres at its deepest point, a width of 4 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.4 metres and a maximum pitched roof height of some 4 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by 32 square metres. The proposal would be located at the rear of the property where it is not visible in the street scene, and would sit partially within the footprint of the existing rear extension, using materials to match.�In terms of scale, the proposed extension would result in an increase in the dwellings footprint, but due to the single storey nature of the structure and the orientation of the property's garden, the proposal would be considered proportionate to the host dwelling and would not dominate the plot. Additionally, rear projections to other properties across George Street are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. Overall the proposal, although noted to be of substantial size, would not lead to detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Internal reconfiguration of the first-floor has been proposed resulting in the removal of an existing bedroom to accommodate a new bathroom, this improves the dwelling's overall functionality and meets modern living standards. A side facing roof light is intended to serve this new space located on the eastern roof slope, which will not face directly onto any neighbouring dwellings. Any displaced bedroom provision may be re-established at ground floor level as part of the revised layout. Although wider than the current rear projection, the proposal seeks to change the roof from a mono-pitched style to a gable roof which reduces the height of the extension on the shared boundary with No. 21A George Street, reducing the impact of the eaves with this neighbouring property, and therefore will not cause any overbearing impacts as a result of height. In regard to the length of the extension, it will project further than the existing rear elevation and will be visible from No.21A. However, the modest eaves height of the proposed structure combined with the generous garden lengths,ensures that the level of impact is acceptable to ensure the residential amenity of the adjacent property. The proposed rooflights are set within the roof slope of the extension and, as such, do not directly face this adjacent property. Therefore, it is not considered that the single storey rear extension, due to the scale and design of the proposal, would result in any loss of privacy, loss of light or overbearing impact to this neighbour.�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 not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Leighton Buzzard Town Council was consulted and have raised no objection. As the site is present within the Chilterns Beechwoods SAC, Natural England were consulted but have raised no comments. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2023).Reasons for Granting: The application site is a two-storey, semi-detached dwelling located on George Street in Leighton Buzzard. The surrounding area is characterised by terrace housing of similar age and design with various rear extensions within the vicinity of the application site. The proposal consists of the replacement of an existing single storey rear extension and outbuilding, with new single storey rear extension including roof lights and alterations to windows and doors. This proposal would have a depth of 8 metres at its deepest point, a width of 4 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.4 metres and a maximum pitched roof height of some 4 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by 32 square metres. The proposal would be located at the rear of the property where it is not visible in the street scene, and would sit partially within the footprint of the existing rear extension, using materials to match.�In terms of scale, the proposed extension would result in an increase in the dwellings footprint, but due to the single storey nature of the structure and the orientation of the property's garden, the proposal would be considered proportionate to the host dwelling and would not dominate the plot. Additionally, rear projections to other properties across George Street are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. Overall the proposal, although noted to be of substantial size, would not lead to detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Internal reconfiguration of the first-floor has been proposed resulting in the removal of an existing bedroom to accommodate a new bathroom, this improves the dwelling's overall functionality and meets modern living standards. A side facing roof light is intended to serve this new space located on the eastern roof slope, which will not face directly onto any neighbouring dwellings. Any displaced bedroom provision may be re-established at ground floor level as part of the revised layout. Although wider than the current rear projection, the proposal seeks to change the roof from a mono-pitched style to a gable roof which reduces the height of the extension on the shared boundary with No. 21A George Street, reducing the impact of the eaves with this neighbouring property, and therefore will not cause any overbearing impacts as a result of height. In regard to the length of the extension, it will project further than the existing rear elevation and will be visible from No.21A. However, the modest eaves height of the proposed structure combined with the generous garden lengths,ensures that the level of impact is acceptable to ensure the residential amenity of the adjacent property. The proposed rooflights are set within the roof slope of the extension and, as such, do not directly face this adjacent property. Therefore, it is not considered that the single storey rear extension, due to the scale and design of the proposal, would result in any loss of privacy, loss of light or overbearing impact to this neighbour.�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 not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Leighton Buzzard Town Council was consulted and have raised no objection. As the site is present within the Chilterns Beechwoods SAC, Natural England were consulted but have raised no comments. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2023). 2 )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. 3 )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. 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 )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. 7 )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
- 8 Dec 2025
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Decided in 40 days from validation, 15 days faster than Central Bedfordshire's median of 55 for full applications. Approved, as 85% of full applications here are.
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Council55d
UK56d
63%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
100%go to committee
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Last counted 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 29 Oct 2025
- Comments by
- 26 Nov 2025
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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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