36 Maple Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EF Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/00501/FULL - Full Application
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Two storey rear extension and alteration to garage door Data via plota.co.uk
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16 Feb 2026
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17 Feb 2026
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14 Apr 2026
Approved on 14 Apr 2026 · Last checked 13 Oct 2026
Site constraints 3
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
Where habitat is joined up enough to work as a network. Context, not a constraint on its own.
Also on the record
Inside the Flitton built-up area; Natural England's Provisional ALC map (1:250,000, 1970s) had this area as grade 2, 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. 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 £449,000 in January 2010. Detached house, freehold.
7 January 2010£449,000New build
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area171 m² (1,841 sq ft)
Energy ratingC (79 out of 100), could reach B
PropertyDetached house
Built2008
HeatingBoiler and radiators, mains gas
WallsAverage thermal transmittance 0.28 W/m?K
From the energy performance certificate lodged in February 2010, 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 5EF
- Received
- 16 Feb 2026
- Validated
- 17 Feb 2026
- Parish
- Pulloxhill
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 14 Apr 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for granting: The application seeks permission for a two storey rear extension and alteration to garage door. The proposed rear extension, whilst not visible to the street scene, would be set well below the ridgeline of the host dwelling and would be using matching materials and as such would appear subservient to the host dwelling. The garage door alteration would be visible to the street scene but would be proportionate in scale and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed two storey rear extension would be set off the boundary with Nos.34 and 38 Maple Close. Given the separation distance and modest design it is not considered that the two storey rear extension would result in any loss of privacy or overbearing impact to these neighbouring properties. All other properties are sufficiently separated from the rear extension. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and as such will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The Ecology Officer raised no objections however suggested two informatives that have been attached to this report. It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, Flitton, Greenfiled and Pulloxhill Neighbourhood Plan and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting: The application seeks permission for a two storey rear extension and alteration to garage door. The proposed rear extension, whilst not visible to the street scene, would be set well below the ridgeline of the host dwelling and would be using matching materials and as such would appear subservient to the host dwelling. The garage door alteration would be visible to the street scene but would be proportionate in scale and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed two storey rear extension would be set off the boundary with Nos.34 and 38 Maple Close. Given the separation distance and modest design it is not considered that the two storey rear extension would result in any loss of privacy or overbearing impact to these neighbouring properties. All other properties are sufficiently separated from the rear extension. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and as such will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The Ecology Officer raised no objections however suggested two informatives that have been attached to this report. It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, Flitton, Greenfiled and Pulloxhill Neighbourhood Plan and Section 12 of the 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. 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 6 )The proposed location for development is an area of hardstanding with no resulting habitat loss, however, the applicant is advised where roofing work or timber treatment is to be undertaken it is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats. If bats are found�during the course of�any work to buildings or trees where not previously�anticipated, then works should�immediately�stop and Natural England notified for�appropriate advice.��The proposed location for development is an area of hardstanding with no resulting habitat loss, however, the applicant is advised where roofing work or timber treatment is to be undertaken it is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats. If bats are found�during the course of�any work to buildings or trees where not previously�anticipated, then works should�immediately�stop and Natural England notified for�appropriate advice.�� 7 )There is a low risk that great crested newts (GCN) may be present at the application site. However, the application site lies in the red impact zone as per the modelled district licence map, which indicates that there is red zone: highly suitable habitat for GCN within the area surrounding the application site. Furthermore, GCN have been recorded within 136 metres of the site at Centenary Wood. The following recommendations are provided to further reduce the likelihood of impacts on this species: o Any trenches left overnight should be covered or provided with ramps to prevent GCN from becoming trapped. o Any building materials such as bricks, stone etc. should be stored on pallets to discourage GCN from using them as shelter. o Any demolition materials should be stored in skips or similar containers rather than in piles on ground.There is a low risk that great crested newts (GCN) may be present at the application site. However, the application site lies in the red impact zone as per the modelled district licence map, which indicates that there is red zone: highly suitable habitat for GCN within the area surrounding the application site. Furthermore, GCN have been recorded within 136 metres of the site at Centenary Wood. The following recommendations are provided to further reduce the likelihood of impacts on this species: o Any trenches left overnight should be covered or provided with ramps to prevent GCN from becoming trapped. o Any building materials such as bricks, stone etc. should be stored on pallets to discourage GCN from using them as shelter. o Any demolition materials should be stored in skips or similar containers rather than in piles on ground.
- Decision date
- 14 Apr 2026
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How this decision compares
Decided in 56 days from validation, about the council's usual 54 days. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one56d
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 13 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 17 Feb 2026
- Comments by
- 9 Apr 2026
- Site or press notice
- 19 Mar 2026
Historical activity at this location
8 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2025
Approved
16 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ
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49 Maple Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EF
Loft conversion with front roof lights and rear dormer.
2022
Approved
31 Maple Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EF
Alterations to fenestration on rear elevation, infill link extension & first floor extens…
2020
Approved
37 Maple Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EF
Height increase to side & rear boundary wall
2020
Approved
2 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Rear extension
2017
Approved
10 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ
Conversion and extension of existing garage to form a residential annexe
2017
Approved
5 Oak Drive, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EQ
Single storey rear extension to replace existing conservatory
2017
Approved
3 Maple Close, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5EF
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%).
Faster than most councils
for householder decisions
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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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