14 Kingsmede, Shefford, SG17 5DA Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02006/FULL - Full Application
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Garage conversion to habitable space with roof light and addition of windows to ground side elevation Data via plota.co.uk
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Inside the Shefford built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map 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
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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- SG17 5DA
- Received
- 25 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 25 Jun 2026
- Parish
- Shefford
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 20 Aug 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons For Granting, The property is a semi-detached dwelling located along Kingsmede in Shefford. This application consists of the conversion of an existing front garage into a play room and gym. The existing front garage was originally constructed under a previous permission (SB/00/00099) to the forward elevation of the main dwellinghouse. As such, this proposal remains a visible addition to the streetscene of Kingsmede. However, the only external alterations to the existing property would be the removal of an existing roller garage door, and its replacement with a brick wall and two windows to the forward elevation, as well as a single rooflight on the existing single storey roofslope. No other additional built form would be proposed within this application. Therefore, due to these minor alterations, the proposed conversion would not lead to any detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Additionally, it is noted that the surrounding area is characterised by two-storey semi-detached dwellings which benefit from a single garage to the forward elevation of the site. As such, the proposed conversion would not be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development within the streetscene. The existing garage is connected to the single garage of a neighbouring property (15 Kingsmede). However, as no further built form is proposed, and the external fenestration would be located on the principal elevation away from this adjacent neighbour, the proposal is not considered to lead to any detrimental harm to the amenities of this neighbouring property. Additionally, the proposal would remain sufficiently separated from the other adjacent neighbour by some 6.8m. A rooflight has been proposed facing this neighbour, however due to existing boundary treatment between the two, and the location of the rooflight above existing head height, no overlooking impacts are expected to occur from the introduction of this proposal. All other properties remain sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impact. The conversion of the garage would remove a parking space on the application site, however two parking spaces have been shown on the hardstanding to the front of the property. The property currently contains three bedrooms, which would not be altered by the introduction of this proposal. Under the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD (2023), a three bedroomed property would require two parking spaces to be provided, which has been shown on the existing plans. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained, and the proposal would remain in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. The application site is noted to be located within flood zone 2, however, due to the modest size and scale of the alterations, as well as no additional built form being added to the site, it is not considered that this application would lead to an unacceptable risk of flooding on the application site. Additionally, an Archaeology Officer was consulted on this application, who noted that this site is located within the historic core of Shefford, however due to the modest scale of the alterations, no objection has been raised to this scheme. Furthermore, a Tree and Landscape Officer has also been consulted on this application, who has also raised no objection to the scheme. Shefford Town Council have been consulted on this application, and support this application. This proposal was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation, and no representations have been received. Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is not considered that this application would lead to any detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal would also not lead to any detrimental impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. As such, this application would be considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 14 of the NPPF.Reasons For Granting, The property is a semi-detached dwelling located along Kingsmede in Shefford. This application consists of the conversion of an existing front garage into a play room and gym. The existing front garage was originally constructed under a previous permission (SB/00/00099) to the forward elevation of the main dwellinghouse. As such, this proposal remains a visible addition to the streetscene of Kingsmede. However, the only external alterations to the existing property would be the removal of an existing roller garage door, and its replacement with a brick wall and two windows to the forward elevation, as well as a single rooflight on the existing single storey roofslope. No other additional built form would be proposed within this application. Therefore, due to these minor alterations, the proposed conversion would not lead to any detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Additionally, it is noted that the surrounding area is characterised by two-storey semi-detached dwellings which benefit from a single garage to the forward elevation of the site. As such, the proposed conversion would not be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development within the streetscene. The existing garage is connected to the single garage of a neighbouring property (15 Kingsmede). However, as no further built form is proposed, and the external fenestration would be located on the principal elevation away from this adjacent neighbour, the proposal is not considered to lead to any detrimental harm to the amenities of this neighbouring property. Additionally, the proposal would remain sufficiently separated from the other adjacent neighbour by some 6.8m. A rooflight has been proposed facing this neighbour, however due to existing boundary treatment between the two, and the location of the rooflight above existing head height, no overlooking impacts are expected to occur from the introduction of this proposal. All other properties remain sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impact. The conversion of the garage would remove a parking space on the application site, however two parking spaces have been shown on the hardstanding to the front of the property. The property currently contains three bedrooms, which would not be altered by the introduction of this proposal. Under the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD (2023), a three bedroomed property would require two parking spaces to be provided, which has been shown on the existing plans. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained, and the proposal would remain in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. The application site is noted to be located within flood zone 2, however, due to the modest size and scale of the alterations, as well as no additional built form being added to the site, it is not considered that this application would lead to an unacceptable risk of flooding on the application site. Additionally, an Archaeology Officer was consulted on this application, who noted that this site is located within the historic core of Shefford, however due to the modest scale of the alterations, no objection has been raised to this scheme. Furthermore, a Tree and Landscape Officer has also been consulted on this application, who has also raised no objection to the scheme. Shefford Town Council have been consulted on this application, and support this application. This proposal was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation, and no representations have been received. Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is not considered that this application would lead to any detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal would also not lead to any detrimental impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. As such, this application would be considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 14 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 )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 & key dates
- Consultation
- 25 Jun 2026
- Comments by
- 3 Aug 2026
- Site or press notice
- 10 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
12 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Nearby activity
2023
Approved
2 Kingsmede, Shefford, SG17 5DA
Variation of condition number 4 of planning permission CB/22/03697/FULL: Single storey si…
2022
Approved
2 Kingsmede, Shefford, SG17 5DA
Single storey side extension to create annexe
2021
Approved
The Old Shefford Forge Site, Southbridge Street, Shefford, SG17 5DB
Discharge of Conditions 5,6,7,8,12,15,17,18 and 19 against CB/20/03750/FULL (Erection of…
2020
Refused
1 & 3 Southbridge Street, Shefford, Beds, SG17 5DB
Change of use from Offices to 2 first floor flats with own parking.
2020
Approved
The Old Shefford Forge Site, Southbridge Street, Shefford, SG17 5DB
Re-submission of planning application CB/19/03622/FULL Erection of a two storey four bedr…
2020
Approved
Shefford Post Office, 6 Southbridge Street, Shefford, SG17 5DB
Discharge of Condition from planning permission CB/19/02731/Full (Two storey rear extensi…
2019
Withdrawn
The Old Shefford Forge Site, Southbridge Street, Shefford, SG17 5DB
Erection of a four bedroom two storey house and a detatched garage and games room.
2019
Approved
Shefford Post Office, 6 Southbridge Street, Shefford, SG17 5DB
Two storey rear extension to enlarge ground floor retail space and conversion of first fl…
2019
Withdrawn
Land adjacent 9 Kingsmede, Shefford, SG17 5DA
Erection of carport with 2-bed flat above
2017
Approved
2 Southbridge Street, Shefford, SG17 5DB
Shopfront alterations
2017
Approved
2 Southbridge Street, Shefford, SG17 5DB
Advertisement: 2 new fascia front with halo-illuminated aluminium fronted push-through LE…
2016
Approved
3 Byrnes Mews, Shefford, SG17 5FD
Single storey side extension.
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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