7 Alfred Row, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4SD Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/01210/FULL - Full Application
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Site constraints 2
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Inside the Stotfold built-up area; the 1970s provisional farmland map 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
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- Council
- Central Bedfordshire
- Application type
- Full Application
- Postcode
- SG5 4SD
- Received
- 29 Jun 2026
- Validated
- 29 Jun 2026
- Parish
- Fairfield
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 24 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, semi-detached dwelling located on the east side of Alfred Row, Fairfield. No. 7 is finished in render with a tiled gable roof and currently benefits from an attached shared garage to the south of the site. The proposal consists of the erection of a single-storey rear extension with rooflights, this would have a depth of 2.75 metres, a width of 5 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.3 and a mono-pitched roof to a maximum height of 3.6 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 13.3 square metres. Alfred Row is characterised by two-storey dwellings of similar age and design, with semi-detached plots separated by adjoined garages. Rear projections to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain or pattern of development. On the basis of its design and scale, the proposal would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would form an infill to the rear of the property, between the rear elevation of the host dwelling and north elevation of the existing garage. Furthermore, the proposal would be sited within the footprint of existing hardstanding and would be constructed of materials to match that of the adjoining garage. As such, the proposal is not considered to result in a significant impact on the character or appearance of the area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 5 and No. 9 Alfred Row, and No. 2 Leopold Corner to the rear. To the north, the proposed rear extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 5 and would extend beyond its rear projection by some 2.75 metres. The proposal remains sufficiently separated from the windows serving the rear elevation of the neighbouring dwelling, and given the modest eaves height, and minimal projection, of the extension the development is not considered to result in any detrimental overbearing impacts or unacceptable loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. To the south, No. 9 Alfred Row would be sited some 3.3 metres from the proposed rear extension and would remain entirely screened from the development by the existing garages at both the application site and neighbouring property. Given this relationship, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any loss of light or overbearing impact to this neighbouring dwelling. To the rear, No. 2 Leopold Corner would be sited some 13 metres from the proposed rear extension, and as such, it is not considered that the proposal would result in any overbearing impacts or loss of light to this neighbouring property. The proposal includes the installation bi-fold doors to the rear elevation facing this neighbouring dwelling. It is noted that there is an existing degree of mutual overlooking between the properties, with views from the both the ground floor and first-floor at both dwellings and therefore, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Fairfield Parish Council were consulted on this application and raised no formal objection but requested confirmation that the extension maintains an acceptable relationship with neighbouring properties in terms of light, outlook and privacy. As set out above, the proposal is not considered to result in any detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy 1 of the Fairfield 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 Chapter 14 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).Reasons for Granting: The application site is a two-storey, semi-detached dwelling located on the east side of Alfred Row, Fairfield. No. 7 is finished in render with a tiled gable roof and currently benefits from an attached shared garage to the south of the site. The proposal consists of the erection of a single-storey rear extension with rooflights, this would have a depth of 2.75 metres, a width of 5 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.3 and a mono-pitched roof to a maximum height of 3.6 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 13.3 square metres. Alfred Row is characterised by two-storey dwellings of similar age and design, with semi-detached plots separated by adjoined garages. Rear projections to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain or pattern of development. On the basis of its design and scale, the proposal would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would form an infill to the rear of the property, between the rear elevation of the host dwelling and north elevation of the existing garage. Furthermore, the proposal would be sited within the footprint of existing hardstanding and would be constructed of materials to match that of the adjoining garage. As such, the proposal is not considered to result in a significant impact on the character or appearance of the area. Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 5 and No. 9 Alfred Row, and No. 2 Leopold Corner to the rear. To the north, the proposed rear extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 5 and would extend beyond its rear projection by some 2.75 metres. The proposal remains sufficiently separated from the windows serving the rear elevation of the neighbouring dwelling, and given the modest eaves height, and minimal projection, of the extension the development is not considered to result in any detrimental overbearing impacts or unacceptable loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. To the south, No. 9 Alfred Row would be sited some 3.3 metres from the proposed rear extension and would remain entirely screened from the development by the existing garages at both the application site and neighbouring property. Given this relationship, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any loss of light or overbearing impact to this neighbouring dwelling. To the rear, No. 2 Leopold Corner would be sited some 13 metres from the proposed rear extension, and as such, it is not considered that the proposal would result in any overbearing impacts or loss of light to this neighbouring property. The proposal includes the installation bi-fold doors to the rear elevation facing this neighbouring dwelling. It is noted that there is an existing degree of mutual overlooking between the properties, with views from the both the ground floor and first-floor at both dwellings and therefore, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. Fairfield Parish Council were consulted on this application and raised no formal objection but requested confirmation that the extension maintains an acceptable relationship with neighbouring properties in terms of light, outlook and privacy. As set out above, the proposal is not considered to result in any detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy 1 of the Fairfield 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 Chapter 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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- 29 Jun 2026
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- 6 Aug 2026
Historical activity at this location
20 nearby applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
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Approved
9 Helena Crescent, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4SA
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Approved
9 Helena Crescent, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4SA
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Approved
16 Helena Crescent, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4SA
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Approved
35 Helena Crescent, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4SA
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20 Helena Crescent, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4SA
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1 Helena Crescent, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4SA
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Approved
2 Leopold Corner, Fairfield, Hitchin, SG5 4SB
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Approved
Fairfield Gardens (Former pig unit) Hitchin Road Stotfold SG5 4SD
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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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