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

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

• CB/24/02417/ADV Granted

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

  Advertisement: Installation of high and low level illuminated fascia signage, non-illuminated vinyl graphic signage and externally illuminated monolith sign to the car park.

  Decided 22 Oct 2024 Advertising
• 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. 7 May 2025

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 2 Jun 2025

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 28 July 2025, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

   Central Bedfordshire took a median of 71 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

This application is with Central Bedfordshire for determination, against a statutory target of eight weeks. Over the last year Central Bedfordshire decided less common application types in a median of 62 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

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.

• 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/26/01451/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