Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX

This site has had 4 applications since 2024: 3 approved, 0 refused.

• CB/25/01554/REG3 Awaiting decision

  Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX

  Demolition of the former leisure centre. Creation of a new car park. Change of use of building to a pre school and access to adult skills area. Alterations to windows, doors and wall treatments following demolition.

  Submitted 7 May 2025 Other
• CB/24/02209/DOC Granted

  Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX

  Discharge of Conditions 7 and 27 against planning permission ref. CB/21/05575/REG3 (Development of a new leisure centre, incorporating landscaping and parking provisions. Demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new facility to include an eight-lane 25 meter community swimming pool, dedicated learner pool, confidence pool, fitness suite, exercise studio and two squash courts. Building to include a café, community space, creche, children's outdoor play zone and an outdoor fitness trail and public area.) SUDs drainage installed as per the attached information. Sustainable transport plan to be managed in accordance with the attached report.

  Decided 28 Oct 2024 Conditions
• CB/24/00068/DOC Granted

  Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX

  Discharge of Condition 3, 23 & 24 against planning permission CB/21/05575/REG3 (Development of a new leisure centre, incorporating landscaping and parking provisions. Demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new facility to include an eight-lane 25 metre community swimming pool, dedicated learner pool, confidence pool, fitness suite, exercise studio and two squash courts. Building to include a café, community space, creche, children's outdoor play zone and an outdoor fitness trail and public area. )

  Decided 13 Nov 2024 Conditions

1. 16 Aug 2024

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 10 Sep 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 22 Oct 2024

   Decision issued: Advertisement - Granted

4. 9 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

Central Bedfordshire granted permission on 22 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.

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• Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX

  CB/24/02209/DOC Submitted 26 Jul 2024 50 yards away

  Discharge of Conditions 7 and 27 against planning permission ref. CB/21/05575/REG3 (Development of a new leisure centre, incorporating landscaping and parking provisions. Demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new facility to include an eight-lane 25 meter community swimming pool, dedicated learner pool, confidence pool, fitness suite, exercise studio and two squash courts. Building to include a café, community space, creche, children's outdoor play zone and an outdoor fitness trail and public area.) SUDs drainage installed as per the attached information. Sustainable transport plan to be managed in accordance with the attached report.

  Granted Conditions Demolition 4 docs

• Bungalow 4, Houghton Regis Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5PX

  CB/23/00999/RG46 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Regulation 46 - Locality Risk Assessment - Houghton Regis Campus

  Decided

• No 3 Caretakers Bungalow, Houghton Regis Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX

  CB/23/00920/LDCP Submitted 16 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Proposed use of the property for supported living accommodation for up to two dependent young persons (aged between 8 and 18) and two appropriate adults operating on a rota basis consistent with the parameters of C3 (b))

  Granted Lawful development 6 docs

• Bungalow 3, Houghton Regis Campus, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5PX

  CB/23/00998/RG46 Submitted 22 Mar 2023 50 yards away

  Regulation 46 - Locality Risk Assessment - Houghton Regis Campus

  Decided

• Houghton Regis Leisure Centre, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5PX

  CB/24/00068/DOC Submitted 10 Jan 2024 50 yards away

  Discharge of Condition 3, 23 & 24 against planning permission CB/21/05575/REG3 (Development of a new leisure centre, incorporating landscaping and parking provisions. Demolition of the existing building and the construction of a new facility to include an eight-lane 25 metre community swimming pool, dedicated learner pool, confidence pool, fitness suite, exercise studio and two squash courts. Building to include a café, community space, creche, children's outdoor play zone and an outdoor fitness trail and public area. )

  Granted Conditions Demolition 19 docs

• Chiltern UTC, Parkside Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 5PX

  CB/24/01548/REG3 Submitted 28 May 2024 50 yards away

  Erection of external fencing and enclosure. Alterations and extension to hardsurfacing and soft landscaping; and provision of external lighting.

  Granted Other Extension 38 docs

• CB/26/01379/ADV Granted

  Spinney Park Industrial Estate, Billington Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9HH

  Advertisement: 2 internally illuminated fascia signs, 1 internally illuminated flagpole sign, 1 externally Illuminated column mounted poster display sign,1 LED wall mounted billboard small fascia sign, 2 LED wall mounted billboard large fascia sign, 1 LED freestanding double sided billboard sign, 3 LED freestanding site entrance direction signs

  Received 30 Apr, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Advertising
• CB/26/01892/ADV Granted

  77-87 London Road, Dunstable, LU6 3DT

  Advertisement: 2 replacement and 1 new illuminated fascia signs and 1 freestanding 4.5m internally illuminated totem sign

  Received 12 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Advertising
• CB/26/01612/ADV Granted

  37 High Street North, Dunstable, LU6 1HX

  Advertisement: 2 internally illuminated fascia signs (Retrospective)

  Received 21 May, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Advertising
• CB/26/02516/ADV Awaiting decision

  27 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DX

  Advertisement, 1 internally illuminated fascia sign, 1 externally illuminated projecting sign, 2 external black poster boxes and 4 internal white gloss vinyl window signs

  Received 13 Aug, published by the council 11 Sep 2026 Advertising
• CB/26/01837/ADV Granted

  All Saints View, High Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LQ

  Advertisement, Two fascia vinyl signage and one illuminated projecting sign

  Received 8 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Advertising