20 Lea Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PT Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02506/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Erection of single storey front porch extension with roof light Data via plota.co.uk
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Site constraints 3
Public footpath about 19 m away
Matters where it crosses or adjoins the site: obstructing a path without a diversion order is an offence, and work cannot start until the order is confirmed.
Compiled from highway authority data, not the legal definitive map. A few authorities have not published, so no path shown is not proof there is none.
Also on the record
Conservation area about 75 m away: Ampthill Conservation Area; Inside the Ampthill 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 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 £330,000 in February 2021. Semi-detached house, freehold.
5 February 2021£330,000
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area78 m² (840 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (65 out of 100), could reach B
PropertySemi-detached house, 4 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsCavity wall, filled cavity
From the energy performance certificate lodged in March 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
- MK45 2PT
- Received
- 12 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 13 Aug 2026
- Parish
- Ampthill
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 8 Oct 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 located to the east of Lea Road, Ampthill. No. 20 is constructed of brickwork featuring white cladding and a tiled hipped roof. The proposal includes the erection of a single-storey front porch extension with a roof light. This would have a depth of 2 metres, a width of 3.4 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.5 metres and a maximum mono-pitched roof height to 3.4 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 6.7 square metres. The proposed extension is set to the front of the property, extending beyond the principal elevation of the main dwellinghouse, and therefore would be readily visible within in the streetscene. Front porch extensions to other properties across Lea Road are noted, and therefore the addition is not considered to be at odds with the existing pattern or grain of development. The proposal would remain set back from the public realm by some 10.1 metres, and given its modest nature and in keeping design, would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. Given consideration to the sufficient separation distance between the proposed porch and neighbouring dwellings, the proposed extension would be unlikely to lead to a loss of privacy, loss of light or overbearing impact. 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. Ampthill Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objections. The Trees and Landscape Officer was consulted on the proposal 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 located to the east of Lea Road, Ampthill. No. 20 is constructed of brickwork featuring white cladding and a tiled hipped roof. The proposal includes the erection of a single-storey front porch extension with a roof light. This would have a depth of 2 metres, a width of 3.4 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.5 metres and a maximum mono-pitched roof height to 3.4 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 6.7 square metres. The proposed extension is set to the front of the property, extending beyond the principal elevation of the main dwellinghouse, and therefore would be readily visible within in the streetscene. Front porch extensions to other properties across Lea Road are noted, and therefore the addition is not considered to be at odds with the existing pattern or grain of development. The proposal would remain set back from the public realm by some 10.1 metres, and given its modest nature and in keeping design, would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. Given consideration to the sufficient separation distance between the proposed porch and neighbouring dwellings, the proposed extension would be unlikely to lead to a loss of privacy, loss of light or overbearing impact. 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. Ampthill Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objections. The Trees and Landscape Officer was consulted on the proposal 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. 4 )Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. 5 )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
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Last counted 2 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 13 Aug 2026
- Comments by
- 22 Sept 2026
- Site or press notice
- 28 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
17 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Refused
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Single storey front, side and rear extension including two rooflights
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Single storey rear extension and associated alterations to rear of garage and front porch
2024
Approved
29 Lea Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PT
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with rear dormer with rear julie…
2023
Approved
15 Lea Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PT
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Construction of a single storey rear lean to ext…
2023
Approved
25 Lea Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PT
Discharge of Condition 4 against planning permission CB/22/02699/FULL Rear and side exten…
2022
Approved
25 Lea Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PT
Demolition of existing outbuilding. Erection of single storey side and rear infill extens…
2022
Refused
26 Lea Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PT
New Dwelling and new vehicular access to existing dwelling
2020
Refused
26 Lea Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PT
New Dwelling and new vehicular access to existing house
2020
Withdrawn
26 Lea Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PT
Erection of a new 3 bed dwelling
2019
Approved
61 Ailesbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XD
Single storey side & rear extension.
2018
Approved
114 Ailesbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XD
Construction of a front dormer. Lawful Development approval has been granted for a loft c…
2018
Approved
114 Ailesbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XD
Loft conversion with the construction of a rear dormer window.
2017
Approved
114 Ailesbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XD
Single storey rear extension
2017
Approved
71 Ailesbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XD
Proposed single storey rear extensions and garage conversion
2017
Approved
110 Ailesbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XD
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed loft conversion with rear dormer, and s…
2017
Approved
69 Ailesbury Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XD
Single storey side extension
2016
Approved
9 Lea Road, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2PT
Part two storey part single storey rear extension and first floor side 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
These figures are council-wide context, not a prediction for this application.
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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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