3 The Vineyards, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4FX Data via plota.co.uk
CB/25/03549/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Erection of a front open porch extension Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
5 Nov 2025
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Validated
3 Mar 2026
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Approved
23 Apr 2026
Approved on 23 Apr 2026 · Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Site constraints 5
Also on the record
4 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin; Inside the Silsoe built-up area; Conservation area about 93 m away: Silsoe Conservation Area; Priority habitat about 32 m away: No main habitat but additional habitats present; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 2, 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 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 2
Last sold for £343,000 in November 2018. Semi-detached house, freehold.
12 November 2018£343,000
21 June 2013£249,950New build
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area109 m² (1,173 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (81 out of 100)
PropertyEnd-terrace house
Built2010
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.29 W/m²K
From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2013, 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
- MK45 4FX
- Received
- 5 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 3 Mar 2026
- Parish
- Silsoe
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 28 Apr 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting: The application site is a two-storey, detached dwelling located to the north side of The Vineyards in Silsoe. No.3 is finished in white render with a tiled gable roof and is surrounded by properties varied in design. The proposal consists of the erection of a front open porch extension to the principle elevation of the dwelling. The proposed porch would have a depth of 1.4 metres, a width of 1.8 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.2 metres and a maximum gable roof height of some 2.9 metres. The host-dwelling currently benefits from a flat-roof canopy over the front entrance. The proposed open porch is set to the front of the property and extends beyond the principal elevation of the main dwellinghouse and therefore would be readily visible in the streetscene. Given the modest, open form of the proposed porch and the presence of an existing flat-roof canopy in the location of the proposal, it is considered that the scale and design would be a modest addition to the existing dwellinghouse. Furthermore, front porch extensions of similar design to other properties across The Vineyards are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. Given consideration to the sufficient separation distance between the application site and neighbouring dwellings, the proposed extension would be unlikely to lead to a loss of privacy, loss of light or overbearing impact. The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the site. Silsoe Parish Council were consulted on the application and have raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and HQ2 of the Silsoe Neighbourhood Plan, 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 Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).Reasons for Granting: The application site is a two-storey, detached dwelling located to the north side of The Vineyards in Silsoe. No.3 is finished in white render with a tiled gable roof and is surrounded by properties varied in design. The proposal consists of the erection of a front open porch extension to the principle elevation of the dwelling. The proposed porch would have a depth of 1.4 metres, a width of 1.8 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.2 metres and a maximum gable roof height of some 2.9 metres. The host-dwelling currently benefits from a flat-roof canopy over the front entrance. The proposed open porch is set to the front of the property and extends beyond the principal elevation of the main dwellinghouse and therefore would be readily visible in the streetscene. Given the modest, open form of the proposed porch and the presence of an existing flat-roof canopy in the location of the proposal, it is considered that the scale and design would be a modest addition to the existing dwellinghouse. Furthermore, front porch extensions of similar design to other properties across The Vineyards are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. Given consideration to the sufficient separation distance between the application site and neighbouring dwellings, the proposed extension would be unlikely to lead to a loss of privacy, loss of light or overbearing impact. The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the site. Silsoe Parish Council were consulted on the application and have raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and HQ2 of the Silsoe Neighbourhood Plan, 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 Section 12 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 )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
- Decision date
- 23 Apr 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 51 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one51d
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
No public comments yet.
Last counted 13 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 3 Mar 2026
- Comments by
- 8 Apr 2026
- Site or press notice
- 13 Mar 2026
Historical activity at this location
7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
25 Holly Walk, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EB
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2021
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14 Pine Walk, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4FZ
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2020
Approved
9 Pine Walk, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4FZ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with rooflights to rear roofslope
2020
Approved
8 Holly Walk, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EB
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2019
Approved
The Horticultural Centre, Holly Walk, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EB
Variation of condition 2 of planning permission CB/19/00548/FULL dated 13.05.19- Removal…
2019
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Orchard End, 17A Holly Walk, Silsoe, Bedford, MK45 4EB
Single storey side extension.
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
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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