16 Stanford Road, Southill, Biggleswade, SG18 9HX Data via plota.co.uk
CB/26/02281/FULL - Full Application
Approved
Proposal
Single storey front porch extension Data via plota.co.uk
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Received
20 Jul 2026
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Validated
2 Sept 2026
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Approved
19 Oct 2026
Approved on 19 Oct 2026 · Last checked 20 Oct 2026
Site constraints 2
Also on the record
Inside the Southill 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 £322,500 in October 2016. Terraced house, freehold.
7 October 2016£322,500
Sale prices from HM Land Registry's price paid record, matched to this application by its address.
Building
Floor area114 m² (1,227 sq ft)
Energy ratingD (56 out of 100), could reach C
PropertySemi-detached house, 5 habitable rooms
Built1950 to 1966
HeatingBoiler and radiators, oil
WallsCavity wall, as built, no insulation (assumed)
From the energy performance certificate lodged in July 2024, 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
- SG18 9HX
- Received
- 20 Jul 2026
- Validated
- 2 Sept 2026
- Parish
- Southill
- Case officer
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- Target decision
- 28 Oct 2026
- Decision
- Full Application - Granted Conditions or Reasons: View Conditions or Reasons Informative Notes: 1 )Reasons for Granting The site comprises a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 16 Stanford Road Southill, constructed of off-white rendered walls above a brick plinth, a tiled roof, white uPVC windows and front porch. Properties along Stanford Road are predominantly of a similar age and style. The semi-detached properties located either side typically feature small open-fronted porches with distinctive curved zinc roof, although some have been enclosed, including Nos 14 and 16. The proposal seeks permission for a single-storey front porch extension, slightly larger than the existing porch. It would incorporate contrasting modern materials with the use of grey cedral cladding and a white composite entrance door, whilst the roof tiles would match the existing dwelling. However, given its modest scale, subordinate design and setback from the road, the extension would not cause unacceptable harm to the character or appearance of the property or surrounding area. A materials condition can be attached. The existing front porches at No 14 and 16 are joined. A similar application has been submitted for the replacement of the porch at No. 14 (ref. CB/26/02400/FULL), proposing a porch of the same size and design, although this application has not yet been determined. As the existing porches provide the main entrances to both dwellings, and given the modest size of the existing porch at No 14 or the slightly larger proposed porch extension under ref: CB/26/02400/Full, no unacceptable impacts on light, privacy, or outlook would arise for either of those properties, and no other surrounding properties would be adversely affected. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate access and parking has been retained. The side (north) elevation of the proposed porch extension would straddle the shared boundary with No 14 Stanford Road. Certificate B has been signed and the appropriate notice served on No 14 Stanford Road. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Southill Parish Council were consulted and have not commented on the proposal. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Policy DP3 of the NPPF (2026).Reasons for Granting The site comprises a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 16 Stanford Road Southill, constructed of off-white rendered walls above a brick plinth, a tiled roof, white uPVC windows and front porch. Properties along Stanford Road are predominantly of a similar age and style. The semi-detached properties located either side typically feature small open-fronted porches with distinctive curved zinc roof, although some have been enclosed, including Nos 14 and 16. The proposal seeks permission for a single-storey front porch extension, slightly larger than the existing porch. It would incorporate contrasting modern materials with the use of grey cedral cladding and a white composite entrance door, whilst the roof tiles would match the existing dwelling. However, given its modest scale, subordinate design and setback from the road, the extension would not cause unacceptable harm to the character or appearance of the property or surrounding area. A materials condition can be attached. The existing front porches at No 14 and 16 are joined. A similar application has been submitted for the replacement of the porch at No. 14 (ref. CB/26/02400/FULL), proposing a porch of the same size and design, although this application has not yet been determined. As the existing porches provide the main entrances to both dwellings, and given the modest size of the existing porch at No 14 or the slightly larger proposed porch extension under ref: CB/26/02400/Full, no unacceptable impacts on light, privacy, or outlook would arise for either of those properties, and no other surrounding properties would be adversely affected. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate access and parking has been retained. The side (north) elevation of the proposed porch extension would straddle the shared boundary with No 14 Stanford Road. Certificate B has been signed and the appropriate notice served on No 14 Stanford Road. Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Southill Parish Council were consulted and have not commented on the proposal. In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Policy DP3 of the NPPF (2026). 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.
- Decision date
- 19 Oct 2026
- Agent
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How this decision compares
Decided in 47 days from validation, 7 days faster than Central Bedfordshire's median of 54 for extensions. Approved, as 90% of extensions here are.
This one47d
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 20 Oct 2026
Consultation & key dates
- Consultation
- 2 Sept 2026
- Comments by
- 6 Oct 2026
- Site or press notice
- 14 Sept 2026
Historical activity at this location
8 previous applications on record - archival context, not part of the live application.
This property
Previous applications at this address
Within ~100m
Nearby activity
2023
Approved
10 Stanford Road, Southill, Biggleswade, SG18 9HX
Proposed single storey rear and side extension
2023
Approved
14 Stanford Road, Southill, Biggleswade, SG18 9HX
Proposed two storey and single storey rear extension following demolition of side garage.
2023
Approved
28 Stanford Road, Southill, Biggleswade, SG18 9HX
Two storey rear extension, single storey rear and side extension and porch to the front.
2022
Approved
20 Stanford Road, Southill, Biggleswade, SG18 9HX
Proposed Front Porch with two storey side and single storey rear extension
2022
Approved
14 Stanford Road, Southill, Biggleswade, SG18 9HX
Proposed single storey side and rear extension and replacement porch
2017
Approved
36 Stanford Road, Southill, Biggleswade, SG18 9HX
Single storey front extension, replacing existing front porch.
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%).
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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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