Unit 16, Harmill Industrial Estate, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4FF

This site has had 2 applications since 2024: 1 approved, 0 refused.

• CB/26/02505/MW Awaiting decision

  Unit 16, Harmill Industrial Estate, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4FF

  Retrospective planning application for the demolition of the former office building, the erection of a new storage building and use of the site for the importation, storage and processing of: wood and inert waste comprising of concrete, bricks, stone and rubble.

  Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Other

1. 25 Apr 2024

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 25 Jun 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 31 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Waste Application - Granted

4. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Central Bedfordshire granted permission on 31 October 2024, subject to any conditions on the decision notice. Work must normally begin within three years or the permission lapses. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

This application sits outside the common categories, and the council record linked on this page sets out the specific procedure that applies. More in our guide to planning application types.

• Unit 16, Harmill Industrial Estate, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4FF

  CB/26/02505/MW Submitted 12 Aug 2026 50 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~17 Nov

  Retrospective planning application for the demolition of the former office building, the erection of a new storage building and use of the site for the importation, storage and processing of: wood and inert waste comprising of concrete, bricks, stone and rubble.

  Awaiting decision Other Demolition 17 docs

• Grundfos Pumps Ltd, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TL

  CB/22/04300/FULL Submitted 4 Nov 2022 150 yards away

  New canteen remodel and steel framed glazed building with an external decking area and new entrance to the canteen area

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 14 docs

• Brickyard Quarry, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ

  CB/19/03702/VOC Submitted 1 Nov 2019 250 yards away

  Removal of Condition 8 of Planning Permission CB/18/01696/RM (Reserved matters application for appearance, landscaping, layout and scale of 165 dwellings and associated parking and open space. Persuant to outline planning consent CB/11/00501/OUT dated 19.08.2011 and variation of condition CB/16/03224/VOC dated 04.08.201): Removal of a one-way road sign as a result of a section 38 adoption of highways agreement.

  Granted Amendments 19 docs
  Major scheme

• 9 Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ

  CB/26/02872/FULL Submitted 16 Sep 2026 250 yards away

  82% historically approved · decision due ~20 Nov

  Change of use of dwelling house (class C3) to car sales (sui generis) and one bed flat (class C3). Demolition of garage and conservatory

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension Demolition 5 docs
  Small domestic

• Roadgrip Ltd, 3 Grovebury Road, Bedfordshire, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ

  CB/26/00127/ADV Submitted 15 Jan 2026 250 yards away

  Advertisement: 1 externally illuminated LED digital, display screen, wall mounted to the first floor of the corner to the front and side elevation.

  Granted Advertising 14 docs

• Brickyard Quarry, Grovebury Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4SQ

  CB/21/03194/DOC Submitted 8 Jul 2021 250 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 17 against Planning Permission CB/16/03224/VOC (Removal of Conditions 19 and 20 and variations to conditions 27 and 35 attached to planning permission reference CB/11/00501/OUT dated 19th August 2011 (for Outline planning permission for up to 165 dwellings and associated infrastructure)

  Granted Conditions 3 docs
  Major scheme

• CB/26/01451/MWS Granted

  Four Winds Garage, West End, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QT

  Discharge of Condition 7 (Closure of Existing Access) against planning permission ref. CB/23/02209/MW (Use of land (South side) for the importation, storage and distribution of tyres. The erection of metal palisade fencing along the front highway boundary and the construction of a concrete screen perimeter wall. Alterations and improvements to vehicular access. Revised Application following refusal of CB/22/01009/MW (Part Retrospective))

  Received 7 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Other
• CB/26/01450/MWS Granted

  Four Winds Garage, West End, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QT

  Discharge of Condition 7 (Access Improvements New Junction) against planning permission ref. CB/23/02206/MW (Use of land (North side) for a mixed use consisting of an extension to the lawful waste transfer facility and the use of land for the importation, storage and distribution of shipping containers. Erection of concrete panel screens and metal palisade fencing. Alterations and improvements to vehicular access. Revised Application following refusal of CB/21/04005/MW (Part Retrospective))

  Received 7 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Other
• CB/26/00440/MWS Granted

  Four Winds Garage, West End, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QT

  Discharge of Condition 13 (Noise & Dust Management Scheme) against planning permission ref. CB/23/02209/MW (Use of land (South side) for the importation, storage and distribution of tyres. The erection of metal palisade fencing along the front highway boundary and the construction of a concrete screen perimeter wall. Alterations and improvements to vehicular access. Revised Application following refusal of CB/22/01009/MW (Part Retrospective))

  Received 6 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Other
• CB/26/00437/MWS Granted

  Four Winds Garage, West End, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QT

  Discharge of Condition 12 (Background Noise & External Sound Levels) against planning permission ref. CB/23/02209/MW (Use of land (South side) for the importation, storage and distribution of tyres. The erection of metal palisade fencing along the front highway boundary and the construction of a concrete screen perimeter wall. Alterations and improvements to vehicular access. Revised Application following refusal of CB/22/01009/MW (Part Retrospective))

  Received 6 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Other
• CB/26/00434/MWS Granted

  Four Winds Garage, West End, Haynes, Bedford, MK45 3QT

  Discharge of Condition 20 (CCTV) against planning permission ref. CB/23/02206/MW (Use of land (North side) for a mixed use consisting of an extension to the lawful waste transfer facility and the use of land for the importation, storage and distribution of shipping containers. Erection of concrete panel screens and metal palisade fencing. Alterations and improvements to vehicular access. Revised Application following refusal of CB/21/04005/MW (Part Retrospective))

  Received 6 Feb, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Other