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CB/26/00136/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Single storey front extension and garage conversion Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
15 Jan 2026
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Validated
28 Jan 2026
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24 Mar 2026
Approved on 24 Mar 2026 · Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
National infrastructure project about 170 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 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 £295,000 in February 2024. Terraced house, freehold.
2 February 2024£295,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area83 m² (893 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (59 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyMid-terrace house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in August 2014, 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 1AY
- Received
- 15 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 28 Jan 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 25 Mar 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting The application is a two-storey mid-terrace dwelling located on Princes Court, Leighton Buzzard. No. 6 is constructed of brickwork, painted white at ground floor level with a garage to the front, both the garage and the dwelling have a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties of a similar design. The proposal would be an infill to the front elevation between the neighbouring garage and the applicants garage with the garage to be converted to a living area. The proposed infill would extend forward from the existing front elevation by 2.20m and would be 3.00m wide. The proposal would extend the garage / ground floor roof over the infill and to the neighbouring boundary with a new roof light in the existing section of the garage roof. The proposed infill would extend forward from the existing front elevation by 2.20m and would be 3.00m wide. The proposal would increase the living space by approximately 20sqm, providing a lounge area and a new front entrance with a water closet, whilst only increasing the property footprint by 6 sqm. The proposal would change the front elevation of the property and would be visible from the street scene, however, the change would reflect other properties in the area and is not considered to detract from the character of the area and as such, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity the proposal would extend forward along the garage / boundary of no.5, however the new elevation would stop short leaving 0.80m separation from No.5's front elevation . The neighbouring property No.7 has an extension to the front that reflects the proposal to No. 6 with 3.68m separation from the proposal. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable impact upon neighbouring amenity, in accordance with section 12 of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal does not lead to another bedroom, leaving the property with three bedrooms and the garage conversion would not count as a parking space, sufficient space is maintained on the driveway to facilitate 2 parking spaces which meets the requirements for a 3-bedroom property. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, though no objections were raised. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting The application is a two-storey mid-terrace dwelling located on Princes Court, Leighton Buzzard. No. 6 is constructed of brickwork, painted white at ground floor level with a garage to the front, both the garage and the dwelling have a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties of a similar design. The proposal would be an infill to the front elevation between the neighbouring garage and the applicants garage with the garage to be converted to a living area. The proposed infill would extend forward from the existing front elevation by 2.20m and would be 3.00m wide. The proposal would extend the garage / ground floor roof over the infill and to the neighbouring boundary with a new roof light in the existing section of the garage roof. The proposed infill would extend forward from the existing front elevation by 2.20m and would be 3.00m wide. The proposal would increase the living space by approximately 20sqm, providing a lounge area and a new front entrance with a water closet, whilst only increasing the property footprint by 6 sqm. The proposal would change the front elevation of the property and would be visible from the street scene, however, the change would reflect other properties in the area and is not considered to detract from the character of the area and as such, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of neighbouring amenity the proposal would extend forward along the garage / boundary of no.5, however the new elevation would stop short leaving 0.80m separation from No.5's front elevation . The neighbouring property No.7 has an extension to the front that reflects the proposal to No. 6 with 3.68m separation from the proposal. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable impact upon neighbouring amenity, in accordance with section 12 of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal does not lead to another bedroom, leaving the property with three bedrooms and the garage conversion would not count as a parking space, sufficient space is maintained on the driveway to facilitate 2 parking spaces which meets the requirements for a 3-bedroom property. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, though no objections were raised. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 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 )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
- 24 Mar 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 55 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one55d
Council54d
UK55d
77%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
100%go to committee
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Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 13 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 28 Jan 2026
- Comments by
- 9 Mar 2026
Historical activity at this location
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Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#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
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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