23 Woburn Street, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2HP Data via plota.co.uk

CB/26/00925/FULL - Full Application Approved
DemolitionExtensions & alterations

Proposal

Demolition of rear store, erection of garage, fronting shared parking courtyard with partial demolition of boundary wall. Data via plota.co.uk

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Received
23 Mar 2026
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Validated
21 Apr 2026
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Approved · Last checked 13 Sept 2026

Documents

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Associated applications 2

Site constraints 8

62 listed buildings within 150 m of the postcode pin
Nearest: 13 and 15, Woburn Street, Grade II, about 5 m from the postcode pin · 62 Grade II
The site itself is not listed. Listed building consent is needed for work that affects the special interest of a listed building, inside or out, on top of planning permission. Setting can be a consideration for buildings nearby; there is no fixed radius.
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Historic England ↗
Ampthill Conservation Area conservation area
Demolition needs planning permission and permitted development is restricted.
The council must give weight to preserving or enhancing the area's character and appearance. Not every council has published its boundaries as open data.
Scheduled monument about 88 m away: Pump and signpost in Market Place
Its setting is a consideration for work nearby.
Nationally important archaeology protected by the Secretary of State. Work that affects the monument or its setting is rarely permitted.
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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
Registered park or garden about 176 m away: The Alameda; National infrastructure project about 1779 m away: Millbrook Power; Inside the Ampthill built-up area; Air quality management area about 51 m away: Air Quality Management Area No 3 Ampthill.
Not affected
Outside flood zones 2 and 3 · Not green belt

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 3

Last sold for £775,000 in December 2018. Detached house, freehold.

19 December 2018£775,000
21 October 2010£405,182
13 October 2004£350,000

Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.

Building

Floor area363 m² (3,907 sq ft)
Energy ratingF (38 out of 100), could reach E
PropertySemi-detached house, 8 habitable rooms
BuiltPre-1900
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsSolid brick, as built, no insulation (assumed)

From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 2008, 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
MK45 2HP
Received
23 Mar 2026
Validated
21 Apr 2026
Parish
Ampthill
Case officer
Show
Target decision
16 Jun 2026
Decision
Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )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). 2 )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. 3 )A condition has been imposed upon the Listed Building Consent (reference: CB/26/00926/LB) which requires discharge, relating to approval of the proposed material. This needs to be approved prior to commencement.A condition has been imposed upon the Listed Building Consent (reference: CB/26/00926/LB) which requires discharge, relating to approval of the proposed material. This needs to be approved prior to commencement. 4 )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: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/bands/find.aspxWill 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: http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/bands/find.aspx
Agent
Harvey Read

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Last counted 13 Sept 2026

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Consultation & key dates

Consultation
21 Apr 2026
Comments by
17 Jun 2026
Site or press notice
15 May 2026

Historical activity at this location

25 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.

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2024 Approved
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Part single and part two storey rear extension
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2023 Approved
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Proposed loft conversion with hip to gable roof alteration, rear facing dormer window, an…
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First floor front extension.
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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. View full council performance
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
Source: MHCLG planning statistics · See full council rankings

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.