Land south of Hutchinson Rise, Potton, SG19 2DZ Data via plota.co.uk

CB/25/02890/FULL - Full Application Approved

Proposal

Erection of a care home (Class C2), with roof solar panels, associated parking, landscaping and development Data via plota.co.uk

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Application progress

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Received
11 Sept 2025
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Validated
3 Oct 2025
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Approved
10 Jul 2026

Approved on 10 Jul 2026 · Last checked 11 Oct 2026

Associated applications 2

Site constraints 1

Also on the record
Inside the Potton built-up area.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site

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Important details

Application type
Full Application
Postcode
SG19 2DZ
Received
11 Sept 2025
Validated
3 Oct 2025
Parish
Potton
Case officer
Show
Target decision
2 Jan 2026
Decision
Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )The applicant is advised that, should the development come forward prior to the adoption of the adjacent roads, footpaths and verges as public highway, then they may be required to facilitate amendments to the existing Highways Agreements to enable the highways connections and associated works proposed. Alternatively, should the development come forward following the adoption of the adjacent roads, footpaths and verges as public highway, there would be a need to enter into an agreement with the Council as local highway authority under the relevant section of the Highways Act, to enable the highways connections and associated works proposed.The applicant is advised that, should the development come forward prior to the adoption of the adjacent roads, footpaths and verges as public highway, then they may be required to facilitate amendments to the existing Highways Agreements to enable the highways connections and associated works proposed. Alternatively, should the development come forward following the adoption of the adjacent roads, footpaths and verges as public highway, there would be a need to enter into an agreement with the Council as local highway authority under the relevant section of the Highways Act, to enable the highways connections and associated works proposed. 2 )The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway.The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. 3 )The applicant is advised that no connection to the highways drainage system would be permitted.The applicant is advised that no connection to the highways drainage system would be permitted. 4 )The applicant is advised that Central Bedfordshire Council as highway authority will not consider the proposed on-site vehicular areas for adoption as highway maintainable at public expense.The applicant is advised that Central Bedfordshire Council as highway authority will not consider the proposed on-site vehicular areas for adoption as highway maintainable at public expense. 5 )The applicant is advised that to serve the site for refuse collection it may be necessary to enter into an indemnity agreement with the Council to allow for its vehicles and operatives to enter and operate within the site.The applicant is advised that to serve the site for refuse collection it may be necessary to enter into an indemnity agreement with the Council to allow for its vehicles and operatives to enter and operate within the site. 6 )The applicant is advised that all cycle parking to be provided within the site shall be designed in accordance with the Central Bedfordshire Council's : Parking standards for new developments Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) | Central Bedfordshire CouncilThe applicant is advised that all cycle parking to be provided within the site shall be designed in accordance with the Central Bedfordshire Council's : Parking standards for new developments Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) | Central Bedfordshire Council 7 )The applicant is advised that they should contact Anglian Water prior to the commencement of any works to submit a sewer diversion application via https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/developing/drainage-services/diverting-a-public-sewerThe applicant is advised that they should contact Anglian Water prior to the commencement of any works to submit a sewer diversion application via https://www.anglianwater.co.uk/developing/drainage-services/diverting-a-public-sewer
Decision date
10 Jul 2026

How this decision compares

Decided in 280 days from validation, 225 days slower than Central Bedfordshire's median of 55 for full applications. Approved, as 85% of full applications here are.

63%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
100%go to committee

Plota live figures for full applications decided by Central Bedfordshire in the last twelve months, from validation. Central Bedfordshire decision record →

Public comments

5comments received
5 objecting

100% object · above the UK average of 74%

Last counted 11 Oct 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation
3 Oct 2025
Comments by
29 Jun 2026
Site or press notice
10 Oct 2025
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