8 Alwins Field, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UF Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/00188/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Erection of a single-storey side extension and alterations to rear windows and doors. Demolition of garage Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
21 Jan 2026
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Validated
2 Feb 2026
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Approved
24 Mar 2026
Approved on 24 Mar 2026 · Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Site constraints 5
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
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 571 m away: The Grand Union Canal Transfer, at pre-application; Green belt about 15 m away: London; Inside the Leighton Buzzard built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 3, but it predates the buildings here and the current map does not class it as farmland.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · 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 2
Last sold for £325,000 in November 2017. Semi-detached house, freehold.
17 November 2017£325,000
10 February 1995£65,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area89 m² (958 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (68 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1976 to 1982
HeatingWarm air, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity
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 2UF
- Received
- 21 Jan 2026
- Validated
- 2 Feb 2026
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 30 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 semi-detached dwelling located in Alwins Field, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard. No. 8 is constructed of brickwork, with tiled cladding to the first-floor front elevation with a tiled pitched roof and a single storey flat roof porch. There is a single garage to the front with a flat roof, the applicant is surrounded by properties of a similar design. The proposal would see the existing single garage and shed to the rear demolished and replaced with a multiple purpose single storey brick built extension with a pitched tiled roof connected to the existing property. The proposal would be 2.67m wide by 3.40m deep with a height of 2.70m to the eaves and an overall height of 3.20m. The proposal would retain a garage door to the front with a single obscure window to the side and a double door to the rear. The proposed would extend forward no further than the existing garage and be level with the level with the rear existing elevation. The proposal would increase the living space of the property 29sqm providing a large utility area, a new bathroom, lounge and a small garage / storage area to the front. The proposal is a significant increase to the property footprint, however the change would reflect other properties in the area and the changes to the fa�ade are modest with minimal impact on the street scene, therefore it 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 proposed extension would see minimal change to the front elevation and street scene with a garage door to remain, a new single obscure window to the side and double doors to the rear. No. 6 is a neighbouring single storey property that has obscure fenestration consisting of two windows and a door facing into the boundary of No.8, however, the proposal would have minimal impact on no. 6 as its location does not change from the existing arrangement and therefore would have minimal visual impact. No. 10 would have separation of 8.00m with minimal change on the visual impact. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any material impact. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would not result in a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. The proposal does not lead to another bedroom, leaving the property with three bedrooms, due to the dimensions, the garage would not have counted as a parking space, sufficient space is maintained on the driveway to facilitate 3 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 semi-detached dwelling located in Alwins Field, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard. No. 8 is constructed of brickwork, with tiled cladding to the first-floor front elevation with a tiled pitched roof and a single storey flat roof porch. There is a single garage to the front with a flat roof, the applicant is surrounded by properties of a similar design. The proposal would see the existing single garage and shed to the rear demolished and replaced with a multiple purpose single storey brick built extension with a pitched tiled roof connected to the existing property. The proposal would be 2.67m wide by 3.40m deep with a height of 2.70m to the eaves and an overall height of 3.20m. The proposal would retain a garage door to the front with a single obscure window to the side and a double door to the rear. The proposed would extend forward no further than the existing garage and be level with the level with the rear existing elevation. The proposal would increase the living space of the property 29sqm providing a large utility area, a new bathroom, lounge and a small garage / storage area to the front. The proposal is a significant increase to the property footprint, however the change would reflect other properties in the area and the changes to the fa�ade are modest with minimal impact on the street scene, therefore it 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 proposed extension would see minimal change to the front elevation and street scene with a garage door to remain, a new single obscure window to the side and double doors to the rear. No. 6 is a neighbouring single storey property that has obscure fenestration consisting of two windows and a door facing into the boundary of No.8, however, the proposal would have minimal impact on no. 6 as its location does not change from the existing arrangement and therefore would have minimal visual impact. No. 10 would have separation of 8.00m with minimal change on the visual impact. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any material impact. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would not result in a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. The proposal does not lead to another bedroom, leaving the property with three bedrooms, due to the dimensions, the garage would not have counted as a parking space, sufficient space is maintained on the driveway to facilitate 3 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 50 days from validation, 4 days faster than Central Bedfordshire's median of 54 for demolitions. Approved, as 84% of demolitions here are.
This one50d
Council54d
UK56d
71%decided within 8 weeks
84%approved
173decided in the last year
Plota live figures for demolitions 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
- 2 Feb 2026
- Comments by
- 2 Mar 2026
Historical activity at this location
7 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
38 Knaves Hill, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UD
Single storey front porch extension
2023
Approved
23 Alwins Field, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UF
Single storey front extension, garage conversion and associated internal and external alt…
2019
Withdrawn
12 Alwins Field, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UF
Proposed first floor extension
2019
Approved
27 Alwins Field, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UF
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Conversion of garage
2017
Approved
10 Alwins Field, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UF
Two-storey side extension
2017
Approved
43 Alwins Field, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UF
First floor 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
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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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