CB/26/00850/LDCE

1. 16 Mar 2026

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 15 May 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 23 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

This application is with Central Bedfordshire for determination. The council publicises it, consults neighbours and technical bodies where required, and weighs the responses against local and national planning policy.

The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development, though extensions of time are common. Comments carry most weight while the case is undecided, so check the council portal for the deadline if you want to respond.

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/26/00846/FULL Awaiting decision

  Hyde Sewage Treatment Works, Lower Harpenden Road, Hyde, Luton, LU1 3TR

  Retrospective permission for the erection of Unit 3 (welfare facility), Unit 4 (drying room) and Unit 5 (storage unit).

  16 Mar 2026 0m away Full applications
• 26/00504/FUL Awaiting decision

  Flat 1 12 Cardiff Grove Luton LU1 1QH

  Erection of a single storey rear extension to facilitate the conversion of the existing two bedroom flat into a three bedroom flat.

  12 May 2026 103m away Full applications
• 26/00392/DOC Awaiting decision

  The Albany 4 Cardiff Road Luton LU1 1PP

  Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Change of use of business floor space and health service facilities (Class E) to 19 flats (1 two bed and 18 one bed) (Class C3). Discharge of conditions 3 (Acoustic Report), 4 (External sound level) and 8 (Management Plan) of Planning permission 24/01144/PAEDWE dated 9 December 2024.

  16 Apr 2026 106m away Conditions
• 23/00146/FUL Granted

  Apex House 30 - 34 Upper George Street Luton LU1 2RD

  Replacement of external windows and doors including modifying 1 window to door.

  8 Feb 2023 214m away Full applications
• 24/00893/TPOS Granted

  Lennon Court Downs Road Luton LU1 1QQ

  Works to Trees - Located within G2 and TPO - APC G002 - Mixed species - Crown lift to 3m above footpath on either side. prune back from street light/road sign/fence line for maximum 1m clearance. - APC T001 - Elder - prune back from adjacent building for max 1m. - APC T002 - yew - prune back from adjacent building for max 1m. - APC T004 - Acer - prune back from adjacent building for max 1m. - APC T008 - unknown dead tree. Located within G1 of TPO. Fell to ground level dead self set tree. No proposed replacement. APC T012 - Cherry. Located within G1 of TPO, for clarity, but possibly not covered by TPO. Fell to ground level self set tree, inappropriate location. No proposed replanting.

  26 Jul 2024 223m away Trees
• 23/00040/PACOM Granted

  70 - 78 Collingdon Street Luton LU1 1RX

  Request for a determination as to whether prior approval is required under Schedule 2, Part 3, Class MA of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 - Change of use of first and second floor of building from office space (Class E) to (C3) residential. (Class MA). The scheme comprises 2 one bedroom and 2 two bedroom new dwellings.

  5 Jan 2023 252m away

• 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