29 Galton Corner, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3GN Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02520/FULL - Full Application
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Proposal
Erection of single storey rear extension with roof lantern Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
14 Aug 2026
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Validated
1 Sept 2026
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Approved
23 Oct 2026
Approved on 23 Oct 2026 · Last checked 24 Oct 2026
Site constraints 3
Also on the record
Inside the Leighton Buzzard built-up area; National infrastructure project about 1718 m away: The Grand Union Canal Transfer, at pre-application; 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 · 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, 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 1
Last sold for £365,000 in December 2020. Semi-detached house, freehold.
21 December 2020£365,000New build
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area104 m² (1,119 sq ft)
Energy ratingB (85 out of 100), could reach A
PropertySemi-detached house
Built2018
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.27 W/m²K
From the energy performance certificate lodged in November 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
- LU7 3GN
- Received
- 14 Aug 2026
- Validated
- 1 Sept 2026
- Parish
- Eggington
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 27 Oct 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting The applicant site is a two storey, brick built, semi-detached property with a tiled pitched roof with a single dormer window to the front, there is single garage to the rear. The host dwelling is located on Galton Corner on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal is for a single storey rear extension that would be 4.4 metres wide by 3.0 metres deep with a flat roof and a roof light, the height to the roof would be 3.0 metres and 3.35 metres to the roof light. The extension would have bi-fold doors to the rear. The proposed extension to the rear would not be readily visible from the street scene. Neighbouring properties have pitched roofed garages to the side and rear of the properties. Due to scale and design it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and as such would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, and Chapter 14 (Policy DP3) of the NPPF. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension would be sited adjacent to the boundary with neighbouring property No. 27 Galton Way. The proposed extension would extend beyond the rear elevation of the neighbouring property by 3.0 metres. Under section 11.33 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, consideration needs to be given to assessing the impact on neighbours and the potential loss of light. When applied, the extension would pass the 45-degree rule and as such there is unlikely to be any significant loss of light to No. 27. No. 31 Galton Way would be separated by 5.5 metres with a garage on the boundary, therefore, it is deemed that there would be no light or overbearing impact to this neighbour. The bi-fold doors would have the same outlook to the rear as the existing ground floor fenestration and all other neighbours are sufficiently separated. Therefore, it is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Chapter 14 (DP3) of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. Eggington Parish Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Chapter 14 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting The applicant site is a two storey, brick built, semi-detached property with a tiled pitched roof with a single dormer window to the front, there is single garage to the rear. The host dwelling is located on Galton Corner on the outskirts of Leighton Buzzard and is surrounded by properties of similar design. The proposal is for a single storey rear extension that would be 4.4 metres wide by 3.0 metres deep with a flat roof and a roof light, the height to the roof would be 3.0 metres and 3.35 metres to the roof light. The extension would have bi-fold doors to the rear. The proposed extension to the rear would not be readily visible from the street scene. Neighbouring properties have pitched roofed garages to the side and rear of the properties. Due to scale and design it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and as such would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, and Chapter 14 (Policy DP3) of the NPPF. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension would be sited adjacent to the boundary with neighbouring property No. 27 Galton Way. The proposed extension would extend beyond the rear elevation of the neighbouring property by 3.0 metres. Under section 11.33 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, consideration needs to be given to assessing the impact on neighbours and the potential loss of light. When applied, the extension would pass the 45-degree rule and as such there is unlikely to be any significant loss of light to No. 27. No. 31 Galton Way would be separated by 5.5 metres with a garage on the boundary, therefore, it is deemed that there would be no light or overbearing impact to this neighbour. The bi-fold doors would have the same outlook to the rear as the existing ground floor fenestration and all other neighbours are sufficiently separated. Therefore, it is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Chapter 14 (DP3) of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. Eggington Parish Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. The application was subject to public consultation, and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Chapter 14 of the NPPF, 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 )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. 4 )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). 5 )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. 6 )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
- 23 Oct 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 52 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one52d
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 24 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 1 Sept 2026
- Comments by
- 7 Oct 2026
Historical activity at this location
3 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2022
Refused
1 Sagan Rise, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3GH
Change of use of amenity land to private residential and erection of fence
2022
Approved
11 Sagan Rise, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3GH
Single storey rear extension.
2021
Approved
18 Galton Corner, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3GN
Install a wooden driveway gate
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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