36 Common Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DB Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02542/FULL - Full Application
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Erection of a single storey rear extension and window alterations Data via plota.co.uk
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17 Aug 2026
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7 Sept 2026
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21 Oct 2026
Approved on 21 Oct 2026 · Last checked 22 Oct 2026
Site constraints 1
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Inside the Stotfold 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
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- SG5 4DB
- Received
- 17 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 7 Sept 2026
- Parish
- Stotfold
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 2 Nov 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting: The application site comprises a semi-detached, two-storey dwelling situated on a corner plot to the north of Common Road, Stotfold. No. 36 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled gable roof, and currently benefits from a single-storey side and rear projection, with a single detached garage to the northeast. The proposal consists of the erection of a single-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration. The proposed extension would have a maximum depth of 3.4 metres, a width of 3.6 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.5 metres and a mono-pitched roof to a maximum height of 3.5 metres. On the basis of scale and design, the proposed extension would be retained to the rear of the property and sited partially within the footprint of the existing rear projection and hardstanding. The development would form a proportionate addition to the host-dwelling which would be constructed of materials to match and as such would not result in any harm to the character and appearance of the area. The proposed fenestration changes are also retained to the rear of the property and would be considered minor alterations to the dwelling, which would not give rise to a material impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling or wider area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 1 Castles Close and No. 38 Common Road. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed rear extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 38, retaining a separation distance of approximately 2.3 metres, and would surpass the rear elevation of this neighbouring dwelling by some 0.5 metres. Given this relationship, and the existing built form at the application site, the proposal is not considered to give rise to an overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. To the east, No. 1 Castles Close, would remain separated from the proposal by approximately 14.5 metres and would be largely screened from the works by the detached garage to the northeast of the application site. Therefore the development would not result in any impact on the amenities of this neighbouring property. 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. Stotfold Town 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 comprises a semi-detached, two-storey dwelling situated on a corner plot to the north of Common Road, Stotfold. No. 36 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled gable roof, and currently benefits from a single-storey side and rear projection, with a single detached garage to the northeast. The proposal consists of the erection of a single-storey rear extension and alterations to fenestration. The proposed extension would have a maximum depth of 3.4 metres, a width of 3.6 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.5 metres and a mono-pitched roof to a maximum height of 3.5 metres. On the basis of scale and design, the proposed extension would be retained to the rear of the property and sited partially within the footprint of the existing rear projection and hardstanding. The development would form a proportionate addition to the host-dwelling which would be constructed of materials to match and as such would not result in any harm to the character and appearance of the area. The proposed fenestration changes are also retained to the rear of the property and would be considered minor alterations to the dwelling, which would not give rise to a material impact on the character and appearance of the host dwelling or wider area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 1 Castles Close and No. 38 Common Road. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed rear extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 38, retaining a separation distance of approximately 2.3 metres, and would surpass the rear elevation of this neighbouring dwelling by some 0.5 metres. Given this relationship, and the existing built form at the application site, the proposal is not considered to give rise to an overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. To the east, No. 1 Castles Close, would remain separated from the proposal by approximately 14.5 metres and would be largely screened from the works by the detached garage to the northeast of the application site. Therefore the development would not result in any impact on the amenities of this neighbouring property. 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. Stotfold Town 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. 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
- 21 Oct 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 44 days from validation, 10 days faster than Central Bedfordshire's median of 54 for extensions. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one44d
Council54d
UK55d
77%decided within 8 weeks
90%approved
100%go to committee
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Last counted 22 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 7 Sept 2026
- Comments by
- 9 Oct 2026
- Site or press notice
- 18 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
13 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
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Land to the rear of 7 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BY
Discharge of Conditions 2 and 6 against planning permission ref. CB/22/03992/FULL (erecti…
2023
Approved
Land to the rear 7 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BY
Discharge of Conditions 4 & 7 against planning permission CB/22/03992/FULL Erection of a…
2021
Approved
Land North of Wrayfields, adjoining the Great North Road Stotfold SG5 4BY
Discharge of Conditions 8 & 16 to planning permission CB/20/00970/FULL (Change of use of…
2022
Refused
33 Common Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DB
Erection of a detached dwelling with off street parking and cycle storage. New access to…
2022
Approved
Land to rear of 7 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BY
Erection of a detached bungalow and remove the side extension of the existing property to…
2022
Approved
18 Princes Street, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4EP
Proposed single storey rear extension.
2021
Refused
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New detached dwelling with alterations to the existing vehicular access extended with lan…
2021
Approved
1 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BY
Demolition of current bungalow and constrution of a 1.5 storey 4 bed new dwelling
2021
Approved
38 Common Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DB
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Conversion of loft space with rear facing dormer…
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Approved
1 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BY
Single storey rear extension with rear dormer addition, rooflights to front elevation, fr…
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Approved
38A Common Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DB
Retention of a 3 bedroom two storey detached house with accommodation within roof with re…
2019
Approved
3 Castles Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4BY
Single storey rear and side extension
2017
Approved
40 Common Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DB
Single 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%).
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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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