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CB/26/01959/FULL - Full Application
Approved
Proposal
Garage conversion with window insertion and cladding with replacement roof over garage and porch, chimney removal and insertion of roof lantern (retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
18 Jun 2026
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Validated
5 Aug 2026
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Approved
23 Sept 2026
Approved on 23 Sept 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 1
Also on the record
Inside the Stotfold 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. Historic England, the Environment Agency, Natural England 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 £350,000 in September 2025. Detached house, freehold.
12 September 2025£350,000
16 March 1998£33,800
9 May 1995£33,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area85 m² (915 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (63 out of 100), could reach C
PropertyDetached bungalow, 3 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity
From the energy performance certificate lodged in January 2020, 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
- SG5 4HU
- Received
- 18 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 5 Aug 2026
- Parish
- Stotfold
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 30 Sept 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The site comprises a detached bungalow at 4 Pix Road Stotfold, constructed of facing brickwork and a tiled roof and white uPVC and aluminum fenestration. The site lies within an established residential area characterised by a mix of both single-storey and two-storey properties. The application property is set within a row of three bungalows of similar scale and design. The proposal seeks permission for garage conversion with window insertion and cladding with replacement roof over garage and porch, chimney removal and insertion of roof lantern. Some of the proposed works have already been implemented. As 'retrospective' describes the timing of the application rather than the act of development, that word has been omitted from the description of development. The works are located to the front of the dwelling and are clearly visible within the streetscene. The replacement flat roof over the garage and porch is marginally higher than that it replaced and projects above the bungalow's eaves, incorporating a roof lantern. Horizontal white Upvc cladding has been added above the entrance door and beneath the garage roof, with a black Upvc fascia board above. The submitted plans also show that the garage door being infilled with brickwork and a ground floor window inserted, although these works have not yet been carried out. Given that the existing garage parapet already extends above the bungalow's eaves, and having regard to the limited scale of the alterations, the works are not considered to result in unacceptable harm to the character or appearance of the dwelling or the surrounding area. The removal of the two chimney stacks is also not considered visually harmful. As the works are not yet completed a materials condition can be attached. No. 2 Pix Road is a detached bungalow located to the west of the application site. Given the separation distance between the properties, their relationship, and the modest scale of the proposed roof alterations, the development is not considered likely to result in any undue loss of light, loss of privacy, or overbearing impact on the occupiers of that neighbouring property. Following internal alterations, a new ground floor bathroom window is proposed within the west elevation which could be undertaken under permitted development rights, and in any event, would be adequately screened by the existing boundary fencing. No other surrounding properties would be adversely affected. The existing dwelling contains two bedrooms and, in accordance with the adopted parking standards, requires the retention of two parking spaces. Whilst only one parking space would remain on the frontage hardstanding following the conversion of the integral garage, no additional bedrooms are proposed. Furthermore, the conversion of the garage could potentially be undertaken under permitted development rights and, therefore, would not in itself warrant refusal of the application. The application is retrospective in nature.�� Policy DM8.2 of the NPPF indicates that where consideration is being given to a retrospective planning application,� substantial weight should be given to any evidence indicating that the unauthorised development was carried out intentionally. There is no substantive evidence that the development was carried out intentionally to avoid planning control. Therefore, limited weight is given to the fact that the development has already taken place. A commencement condition is unnecessary because the development has already been carried out.� Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Stotfold Town Council were consulted and have no objection to the proposal. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Adopted Central Bedford shire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedford shire Design Guide (August 2023), and Policy DP3 of the NPPF (2026).Reasons for Granting The site comprises a detached bungalow at 4 Pix Road Stotfold, constructed of facing brickwork and a tiled roof and white uPVC and aluminum fenestration. The site lies within an established residential area characterised by a mix of both single-storey and two-storey properties. The application property is set within a row of three bungalows of similar scale and design. The proposal seeks permission for garage conversion with window insertion and cladding with replacement roof over garage and porch, chimney removal and insertion of roof lantern. Some of the proposed works have already been implemented. As 'retrospective' describes the timing of the application rather than the act of development, that word has been omitted from the description of development. The works are located to the front of the dwelling and are clearly visible within the streetscene. The replacement flat roof over the garage and porch is marginally higher than that it replaced and projects above the bungalow's eaves, incorporating a roof lantern. Horizontal white Upvc cladding has been added above the entrance door and beneath the garage roof, with a black Upvc fascia board above. The submitted plans also show that the garage door being infilled with brickwork and a ground floor window inserted, although these works have not yet been carried out. Given that the existing garage parapet already extends above the bungalow's eaves, and having regard to the limited scale of the alterations, the works are not considered to result in unacceptable harm to the character or appearance of the dwelling or the surrounding area. The removal of the two chimney stacks is also not considered visually harmful. As the works are not yet completed a materials condition can be attached. No. 2 Pix Road is a detached bungalow located to the west of the application site. Given the separation distance between the properties, their relationship, and the modest scale of the proposed roof alterations, the development is not considered likely to result in any undue loss of light, loss of privacy, or overbearing impact on the occupiers of that neighbouring property. Following internal alterations, a new ground floor bathroom window is proposed within the west elevation which could be undertaken under permitted development rights, and in any event, would be adequately screened by the existing boundary fencing. No other surrounding properties would be adversely affected. The existing dwelling contains two bedrooms and, in accordance with the adopted parking standards, requires the retention of two parking spaces. Whilst only one parking space would remain on the frontage hardstanding following the conversion of the integral garage, no additional bedrooms are proposed. Furthermore, the conversion of the garage could potentially be undertaken under permitted development rights and, therefore, would not in itself warrant refusal of the application. The application is retrospective in nature.�� Policy DM8.2 of the NPPF indicates that where consideration is being given to a retrospective planning application,� substantial weight should be given to any evidence indicating that the unauthorised development was carried out intentionally. There is no substantive evidence that the development was carried out intentionally to avoid planning control. Therefore, limited weight is given to the fact that the development has already taken place. A commencement condition is unnecessary because the development has already been carried out.� Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Stotfold Town Council were consulted and have no objection to the proposal. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Adopted Central Bedford shire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedford shire Design Guide (August 2023), and Policy DP3 of the NPPF (2026). 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.
- Decision date
- 23 Sept 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 49 days from validation, 5 days faster than Central Bedfordshire's median of 54 for extensions. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one49d
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 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 5 Aug 2026
- Comments by
- 16 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
10 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
Approved
6 Roe Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HX
Erection of a single storey rear and side extension and front porch extension. Demolition…
2022
Approved
22 Roe Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HX
Two storey and single storey front/side extensions
2021
Approved
15 Roe Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HX
Single storey rear extension and conversion of garage into study.
2021
Withdrawn
15 Roe Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HX
Lawful Development Certificate Existing - Bungalow to be extended at rear, conversion of…
2020
Approved
21 Roe Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HX
2 storey and single storey side extension
2018
Approved
11 Pix Road, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HU
Proposed Porch
2018
Approved
4 Roe Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HX
Proposed 2no Dormers to side Elevations
2017
Approved
5 Roe Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HX
Enlargement of rear dining room and inclusion of bi-fold doors and glazed gable, garage c…
2017
Approved
19 Roe Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4HX
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: 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
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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