Midway Cottage, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JP Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01171/FULL - Full Application
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Erection of a detached garage and hardstanding (retrospective) Data via plota.co.uk
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Site constraints 3
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 1
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
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Inside the Houghton Regis built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map 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 · Not green belt · No scheduled monument at the site
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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- LU5 6JP
- Received
- 29 Apr 2026
- Validated
- 29 Apr 2026
- Parish
- Houghton Regis
- Case officer
- Show
- Target decision
- 24 Jun 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The application site relates to a semi-detached two storey dwelling and its residential curtilage located on the east side of Bedford Road, Houghton Regis. Midway Cottage is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties varying in design and scale. Planning permission is sought retrospectively for the erection of a garage outbuilding and hardstanding to the rear of the main property. The outbuilding has an approximate depth of 7.5 metres, a width of 3.4 metres, an eaves height of 2.4 metres and a maximum height of 3.6 metres. In terms of design, the outbuilding is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area or the application site itself due to its pitched roof, use of brickwork similar to the host dwelling, modest size and its setting back from the highway. The hardstanding would also not be considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area or the application site itself due to the modest width of the hard standing that allows potential for green landscaping either side of the hardstanding. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area, in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. The garage outbuilding is separated at least 1.3 metres from any shared boundaries with neighbouring properties and is then significantly separated from any neighbouring properties. This significant separation distance combined with the modest scale of the garage result in it not being considered to have a detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity. The hardstanding is also not considered to have a detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity due to its limited scale. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained as the proposal has been shown on plan to not create any additional bedrooms and as such will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. Highways were consulted on the application and raised no objection in regard to highway safety. Therefore, the proposal would be in accordance with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 12 of the NPPF. Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted on the application, but no comments were received. Natural England were consulted, but no comments were received. Neighbourhood Planning were consulted on the application and advised that the Houghton Regis Neighbourhood Plan is adopted, forms part of the CBC Development Plan and as such full weight can be given. Archaeology were consulted and raised no objection as the application is retrospective. The application was also subject to public consultation, and no comments were received. 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 site relates to a semi-detached two storey dwelling and its residential curtilage located on the east side of Bedford Road, Houghton Regis. Midway Cottage is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties varying in design and scale. Planning permission is sought retrospectively for the erection of a garage outbuilding and hardstanding to the rear of the main property. The outbuilding has an approximate depth of 7.5 metres, a width of 3.4 metres, an eaves height of 2.4 metres and a maximum height of 3.6 metres. In terms of design, the outbuilding is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area or the application site itself due to its pitched roof, use of brickwork similar to the host dwelling, modest size and its setting back from the highway. The hardstanding would also not be considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area or the application site itself due to the modest width of the hard standing that allows potential for green landscaping either side of the hardstanding. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area, in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. The garage outbuilding is separated at least 1.3 metres from any shared boundaries with neighbouring properties and is then significantly separated from any neighbouring properties. This significant separation distance combined with the modest scale of the garage result in it not being considered to have a detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity. The hardstanding is also not considered to have a detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity due to its limited scale. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained as the proposal has been shown on plan to not create any additional bedrooms and as such will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. Highways were consulted on the application and raised no objection in regard to highway safety. Therefore, the proposal would be in accordance with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 12 of the NPPF. Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted on the application, but no comments were received. Natural England were consulted, but no comments were received. Neighbourhood Planning were consulted on the application and advised that the Houghton Regis Neighbourhood Plan is adopted, forms part of the CBC Development Plan and as such full weight can be given. Archaeology were consulted and raised no objection as the application is retrospective. The application was also subject to public consultation, and no comments were received. 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 )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 )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 )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 5 )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.
- Agent
- P Allen
Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 13 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 29 Apr 2026
- Comments by
- 8 Jul 2026
- Site or press notice
- 26 May 2026
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
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#88 of 296 councils
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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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