CB/23/00654/LDCP

1. 23 Feb 2023

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 24 Feb 2023

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 8 Mar 2023

   Decision issued: Lawful Dev - Proposed - Granted

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Permission has been granted, usually subject to conditions listed on the decision notice, some of which must be discharged before work starts. The decision notice on the council portal sets out exactly what was approved.

Work must normally begin within three years of the decision or the permission lapses. Neighbours cannot appeal a grant; challenging one means judicial review of how the decision was made, within tight time limits.

A lawful development certificate is a legal determination, not a planning judgement. It asks the council to confirm either that existing use or works are lawful, often through the passage of time, or that a proposal would not need planning permission at all. The applicant must prove the facts; the merits of the scheme are not considered.

More on lawful development applications in our guide

• CB/26/01399/FULL Awaiting decision

  136 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8BP

  Creation of dropped kerb

  5 May 2026 157m away Full applications
• CB/26/00935/LB Granted

  Flat 6 Ivel Mill, Mill Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 8AZ

  Listed Building: Replace existing roof window panels with conservation velux roof windows

  24 Mar 2026 296m away Heritage and listed buildings
• CB/26/00880/FULL Awaiting decision

  Unit 1, Albone Way, Biggleswade, SG18 8BN

  Change of Use of industrial unit (B2/B8) to gym with installation of internal mezzanine level, repainting of external elevations and alterations to external service yard to create car and cycle parking (retrospective).

  18 Mar 2026 343m away Full applications
• CB/21/01204/FULL Granted

  11 Hitchin Street, Biggleswade, SG18 8AX

  Change of use from A1 to takeaway with external ducting.

  17 Mar 2021 379m away Full applications
• CB/22/03466/ADV Granted

  17 Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS

  Advertisement: Retrospective illuminated facia sign and illuminated projecting sign

  30 Aug 2022 458m away Advertising
• CB/24/02581/FULL Granted

  Former New Inn Public House, 16A Market Square, Biggleswade, SG18 8AS

  Part conversion of first floor to create a two bedroom flat, conversion of rear store to a cycle and bin store with two new external doors, installation of a kitchen extractor and fan over the rear patio area (part retrospective).

  3 Sep 2024 458m away Full applications

• CB/26/02039/LDCP Granted

  5 Crossway, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3ND

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Creation of a detached outbuilding

  26 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• CB/25/03757/LDCE Granted

  Cowbridge Farm, Bridle Way, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6HS

  Lawful Development Certificate Existing: Use of the buildings for purposes incidental to residential occupation including the keeping and storage of avian for more than 10 years

  25 Nov 2025 Lawful development
• CB/25/03913/LDCE Granted

  36 Drove Road, Biggleswade, SG18 8HD

  Lawful Development Certificate Existing: Lawful commencement of works approved under planning permission ref: CB/23/00238/FULL (Erection of 3 No. Dwellings. Demolition of single storey side and rear extension to existing dwelling).

  10 Dec 2025 Lawful development
• CB/26/01347/LDCP Refused

  Fieldfare Pastures, Ampthill Road, Silsoe MK45 4HB

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Stationing of up to 5 containers for shelter and storage of machinery and equipment for agricultural/horticultural purposes in association with the use of land (non material change of use of land)

  28 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• CB/26/01788/LDCP Granted

  45 Stotfold Road, Arlesey, SG15 6XL

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion, hip-to-gable extension, rear facing flat roof dormer with windows and front rooflights

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development