15 Malvern Drive, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UH Data via plota.co.uk
CB/25/03705/FULL - Full Application
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20 Nov 2025
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3 Dec 2025
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21 Jan 2026
Approved on 21 Jan 2026 · Last checked 18 Oct 2026
Site constraints 4
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Inside the Leighton Buzzard built-up area; National infrastructure project about 1025 m away: The Grand Union Canal Transfer, at pre-application; Green belt about 41 m away: London; 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.
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Important details
- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- LU7 2UH
- Received
- 20 Nov 2025
- Validated
- 3 Dec 2025
- Parish
- Leighton-Linslade
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 28 Jan 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting The application site is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on Malvern Drive in Linslade. No 15 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal consists of a single storey extension to the rear of the property with a flat roof and a rear facing window measuring 2.95m wide x 2.30m deep with an overal height of 2.83m high. The proposal would result in an increase in the properties footprint by 6.80m and would be visible via a public right of way with a new window to the rear. However, it is considered to be minor and would not 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, there are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of the window to the rear elevation as it does not overlook any neighbouring properties. Due to the limited scale of the alterations they are not considered to have a detrimental impact on residential amenities. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal would create 1 additional bedroom and take the total number of bedrooms at the property to 4, which would require 3 off-street parking spaces to be provided. There would be sufficient space at the front of the property to facilitate 3 parking spaces. Therefore, the proposal would retain sufficient off-street parking and 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. The application was subject to public consultation, and no representations 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 site is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on Malvern Drive in Linslade. No 15 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal consists of a single storey extension to the rear of the property with a flat roof and a rear facing window measuring 2.95m wide x 2.30m deep with an overal height of 2.83m high. The proposal would result in an increase in the properties footprint by 6.80m and would be visible via a public right of way with a new window to the rear. However, it is considered to be minor and would not 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, there are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of the window to the rear elevation as it does not overlook any neighbouring properties. Due to the limited scale of the alterations they are not considered to have a detrimental impact on residential amenities. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. The proposal would create 1 additional bedroom and take the total number of bedrooms at the property to 4, which would require 3 off-street parking spaces to be provided. There would be sufficient space at the front of the property to facilitate 3 parking spaces. Therefore, the proposal would retain sufficient off-street parking and 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. The application was subject to public consultation, and no representations 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 )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. 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
- Decision date
- 21 Jan 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 49 days from validation, 6 days faster than Central Bedfordshire's median of 55 for full applications. Approved, as 85% of full applications here are.
This one49d
Council55d
UK56d
63%decided within 8 weeks
85%approved
100%go to committee
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Public comments
No public comments yet.
Last counted 18 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 3 Dec 2025
- Comments by
- 12 Jan 2026
Historical activity at this location
7 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2024
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Erection of two storey side extension following demolition of existing garage, workshop a…
2023
Approved
4 Malvern Drive, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UH
Erection of a single storey rear extension and part garage conversion
2022
Approved
29 Malvern Drive, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UH
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2021
Approved
21 Malvern Drive, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UH
Part two storey, part first floor side extensions
2021
Approved
31 Malvern Drive, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2UH
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2021
Leighton Linsdale Water Site, off Leighton Road, Soulbury, Leighton Buzzard, Luton LU7 2UL
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Approved
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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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