11 Chequer Tree Way, Maulden, Bedford, MK45 2PW Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01781/FULL - Full Application
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Loft conversion with rear dormers and a Juliette balcony and front and rear rooflights Data via plota.co.uk
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Site constraints 1
Habitat network: Network Enhancement Zone 2
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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
- MK45 2PW
- Received
- 2 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 2 Jul 2026
- Parish
- Maulden
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 27 Aug 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, detached dwelling located on the north east side of Chequer Tree Way, Maulden. No. 11 is constructed of buff brickwork with a gable tile roof and currently benefits a single-storey rear projection with a first-floor balcony above. The proposal consists of a loft conversion with rear dormers and a Juliet balcony, and front and rear rooflights. The eastern rear dormer would have a depth of 4.2 metres, a width of 3.5 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.25 metres and a maximum gable roof height of 4 metres. To the west, the proposed rear dormer would have a depth of 2.7 metres, a width of 1.9 metres, a height to the eaves of 1.4 metres and a maximum gable roof height of 2.5 metres. Chequer tree Way is characterised by two-storey, detached dwellings of similar age and design. Small, gable roof dormers are evident within the wider streetscene as such the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain or pattern of development. On the basis of design and scale, the dormers would form a subservient and proportionate addition to the host dwelling which would be constructed of materials to match that of the existing property, and would be confined to the rear of the application site. As such, the proposal is not considered to result in any detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling or wider area. The proposed rooflights to the front and rear roof slope would be considered minor additions, which would not give rise to any material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the proposed rear dormers would not face onto any neighbouring dwellings and as such would not provide views into any private amenity space. Furthermore, similar views could be achieved by the existing first-floor balcony at the site. Therefore, the proposed dormers are not considered to give rise to any overbearing impact, unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy to any neighbouring property. The proposed rooflights would be upward facing and as such would not result in any overlooking or loss of privacy to any neighbouring dwellings. The existing property is a four bedroom dwelling and the proposed development would increase this to a five bedroom dwelling. The site currently has two existing off-street parking spaces and therefore falls short of two further parking space as required by the Parking Standards SPD. The nearby roads do not appear to be part of a controlled parking zone and appear to have ample capacity for safe and sensible parking. It is not considered, on balance, that the development would result in an unacceptable impact upon highway safety in accordance with Policy TR3 of the NPPF, and is therefore acceptable in this regard. As such, the proposal would be in accordance with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD. Maulden Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The Tree and Landscape Officer was consulted on the proposal and raised no objections. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy M3 of the Maulden Neighbourhood Plan, 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 Section 14 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).Reasons for Granting: The application site is a two-storey, detached dwelling located on the north east side of Chequer Tree Way, Maulden. No. 11 is constructed of buff brickwork with a gable tile roof and currently benefits a single-storey rear projection with a first-floor balcony above. The proposal consists of a loft conversion with rear dormers and a Juliet balcony, and front and rear rooflights. The eastern rear dormer would have a depth of 4.2 metres, a width of 3.5 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.25 metres and a maximum gable roof height of 4 metres. To the west, the proposed rear dormer would have a depth of 2.7 metres, a width of 1.9 metres, a height to the eaves of 1.4 metres and a maximum gable roof height of 2.5 metres. Chequer tree Way is characterised by two-storey, detached dwellings of similar age and design. Small, gable roof dormers are evident within the wider streetscene as such the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain or pattern of development. On the basis of design and scale, the dormers would form a subservient and proportionate addition to the host dwelling which would be constructed of materials to match that of the existing property, and would be confined to the rear of the application site. As such, the proposal is not considered to result in any detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the host dwelling or wider area. The proposed rooflights to the front and rear roof slope would be considered minor additions, which would not give rise to any material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the proposed rear dormers would not face onto any neighbouring dwellings and as such would not provide views into any private amenity space. Furthermore, similar views could be achieved by the existing first-floor balcony at the site. Therefore, the proposed dormers are not considered to give rise to any overbearing impact, unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy to any neighbouring property. The proposed rooflights would be upward facing and as such would not result in any overlooking or loss of privacy to any neighbouring dwellings. The existing property is a four bedroom dwelling and the proposed development would increase this to a five bedroom dwelling. The site currently has two existing off-street parking spaces and therefore falls short of two further parking space as required by the Parking Standards SPD. The nearby roads do not appear to be part of a controlled parking zone and appear to have ample capacity for safe and sensible parking. It is not considered, on balance, that the development would result in an unacceptable impact upon highway safety in accordance with Policy TR3 of the NPPF, and is therefore acceptable in this regard. As such, the proposal would be in accordance with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD. Maulden Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The Tree and Landscape Officer was consulted on the proposal and raised no objections. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy M3 of the Maulden Neighbourhood Plan, 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 Section 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. 5 )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. 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
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Last counted 11 Sept 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 2 Jul 2026
- Comments by
- 10 Aug 2026
- Site or press notice
- 17 Jul 2026
Historical activity at this location
1 previous application on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Central Bedfordshire
Planning Authority Score
6.3/10
Average
#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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