76 Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3ND Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01963/FULL - Full Application
Approved
Proposal
Erection of a single storey rear orangery extension, with roof light Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
19 Jun 2026
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Validated
30 Jul 2026
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Approved
22 Sept 2026
Approved on 22 Sept 2026 · Last checked 14 Oct 2026
Site constraints 4
Habitat network: Network Expansion Zone
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
National infrastructure project about 1645 m away: A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Road Improvement scheme; Inside the Blunham built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 1, 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 £104,500 in January 2002. Detached house, freehold.
31 January 2002£104,500
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area293 m² (3,154 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (81 out of 100)
PropertyDetached house, 7 habitable rooms
Built2007 to 2011
HeatingBoiler and underfloor heating, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, insulated (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in June 2026, 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
- MK44 3ND
- Received
- 19 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 30 Jul 2026
- Parish
- Blunham
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 24 Sept 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting: The application site is a 1.5-storey, detached dwelling located on the north side of Barford Road, Blunham. No. 76 is constructed of multi-tonal brickwork and has a cross-shaped form of four gable projections. The property has a tiled gable roof featuring four small dormers, and currently benefits from a detached double garage to the north of the site. The proposal consists of the erection of a single-storey side/rear orangery extension, with a roof light. This would have a depth of 4.3 metres, a width of 6.8 metres, a flat roof to a maximum height of 2.9 metres, and roof lantern to an overall height of 3.7 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 29 square metres. Barford Road is characterised by large, detached dwellings of varied age and design, with open countryside to the west and rear of the application site. Rear and side additions to other properties across the streetscene are noted, and as such the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing pattern or grain of development. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed extension would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would be sited within the footprint of existing hardstanding and would be constructed of materials to match that of the existing property. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to result in a significant impact on the character or appearance of the area. The proposal, due to its siting (in terms of proximity to boundary and/or relationship with neighbouring properties), would not be considered to result in a harmful overbearing impact, a material loss of light, or a loss of outlook to any neighbouring dwelling. 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. Blunham 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 a 1.5-storey, detached dwelling located on the north side of Barford Road, Blunham. No. 76 is constructed of multi-tonal brickwork and has a cross-shaped form of four gable projections. The property has a tiled gable roof featuring four small dormers, and currently benefits from a detached double garage to the north of the site. The proposal consists of the erection of a single-storey side/rear orangery extension, with a roof light. This would have a depth of 4.3 metres, a width of 6.8 metres, a flat roof to a maximum height of 2.9 metres, and roof lantern to an overall height of 3.7 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 29 square metres. Barford Road is characterised by large, detached dwellings of varied age and design, with open countryside to the west and rear of the application site. Rear and side additions to other properties across the streetscene are noted, and as such the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing pattern or grain of development. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed extension would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would be sited within the footprint of existing hardstanding and would be constructed of materials to match that of the existing property. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to result in a significant impact on the character or appearance of the area. The proposal, due to its siting (in terms of proximity to boundary and/or relationship with neighbouring properties), would not be considered to result in a harmful overbearing impact, a material loss of light, or a loss of outlook to any neighbouring dwelling. 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. Blunham 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 )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
- 22 Sept 2026
- Agent
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How this decision compares
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
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 14 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 30 Jul 2026
- Comments by
- 10 Sept 2026
- Site or press notice
- 5 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
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2021
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Rear two storey pitched roof extension.
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Approved
Land At, Barford Road, Blunham MK44 3ND
Discharge fo Condition 8 to Planning Permission CB/17/04633/RM (Reserved matters followin…
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64 Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3ND
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2016
Approved
78 Barford Road, Blunham, Bedford, MK44 3ND
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: two storey rear 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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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