81 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0BB

1. 19 Aug 2024

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 23 Oct 2024

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 4 Dec 2024

   Decision issued: Listed Building - Granted

4. 14 Aug 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.

Heritage applications concern listed buildings and conservation areas. Listed building consent is needed for works, inside or out, that affect the special interest of a listed building, and carrying out such works without consent is a criminal offence. The council weighs harm to the heritage asset against any public benefit of the proposal.

More on heritage and listed buildings applications in our guide

• Flat, 130 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0BH

  CB/24/02802/FULL Submitted 26 Sep 2024 87m away

  Replacement of existing rear extension with new rear/side extension with roof lantern, Juliet balcony to rear 1st floor, loft conversion and installation of rear dormer and 2 conservation roof lights to the front.

  Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 17 docs

• 11A Sun Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0BP

  CB/24/02555/LB Submitted 2 Sep 2024 109m away

  Listed Building: Replace windows and door to front elevation.

  Granted Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 30 docs

• 27 Sun Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0BP

  CB/23/00441/FULL Submitted 9 Feb 2023 109m away

  Erection of 5 foot fence (with 1 foot of trellis on top) along much of the east boundary of the property, fronting onto Fairfield Road.

  Granted Full applications 12 docs
  Small domestic

• St Andrews Lower School Nursery Unit, Brunts Lane, Biggleswade, SG18 0LY

  CB/26/00500/REG3 Submitted 16 Feb 2026 198m away

  86% historically approved · decision due ~30 Apr

  Siting of new classroom building

  Awaiting decision Other 27 docs

• 79 Sun Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0BY

  CB/26/01544/FULL Submitted 14 May 2026 286m away

  Single storey rear extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 49 and 51 Shortmead Street, Biggleswade, SG18 0AT

  CB/24/03038/LB Submitted 21 Oct 2024 286m away

  Listed Building : Replacement of the front doors with composite doors.

  Withdrawn Heritage and listed buildings 12 docs

• CB/26/01519/LB Granted

  12 Church Lane, Wrestlingworth, Sandy, SG19 2EU

  Listed Building: Demolition of the detached garage and replacement render with lime render to all elevations. Replacement of the front door.

  13 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• CB/26/01421/LB Granted

  24 Royston Street, Potton, Sandy, SG19 2LP

  Listed Building: Demolition and rebuilding a brick wall reusing salvaged original bricks and lime mortar

  6 May 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• CB/26/01876/LB Granted

  Gothic Farm, 153 High Street, Arlesey, SG15 6SX

  Listed Building: Installation of an electric vehicle charging point to the southern elevation with associated cable works

  11 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• CB/26/01752/LB Granted

  35 High Street, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1DN

  Listed Building Installation of defibrillator and bleed kit cabinets to external wall

  2 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings
• CB/26/02555/LB Awaiting decision

  12-14A West Street, Dunstable, LU6 1SX

  Listed Building replacement of concrete roof tiles with handmade clay tiles, natural Welsh slate and breathable insulating underlay and code 4/6 lead work

  17 Aug 2026 Heritage and listed buildings