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5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

Refused Central Bedfordshire CB/26/00963/FULL Full Application

Works: New dwelling

Refused. Only the applicant can appeal, within the statutory time limit, and a revised scheme can be submitted instead.

Proposal

An erection of a new 2 bedroomed detached house.

As published by the council, reference CB/26/00963/FULL

Application record

Reference
CB/26/00963/FULL
Type
Full Application
Status
Decided
Decision
Refused As published: Full Application - Refused
Received
26 Mar 2026
Validated
14 Apr 2026
Decided
9 Jun 2026
Parish
Dunstable
Decision by
Officer Delegated
Postcode
LU5 4HL

Site history

Applications at this address on the Central Bedfordshire register

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • CB/26/02496/FULL Awaiting decision

    5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

    Demolition of the garage, erection of a detached dwelling and garage

    Submitted 12 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/00896/FULL Granted

    5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

    First floor rear extension above existing, insertion of first floor window on side elevation and demolition of existing garage.

    Decided 29 Jul 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 26 Mar 2026

    Received by Central Bedfordshire

  2. 14 Apr 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 9 Jun 2026

    Decision issued: Full Application - Refused

  4. 9 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

32 documents on file for this application

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What this refusal means

Central Bedfordshire refused this application for the reasons on the decision notice; only the applicant can appeal, and refused schemes often return in revised form. More in our guide to what happens after a planning decision.

About full applications

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • 5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

    CB/26/02496/FULL Submitted 12 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    82% historically approved · decision due ~21 Oct

    Demolition of the garage, erection of a detached dwelling and garage

    Awaiting decision Full applications New dwelling Demolition 26 docs
    Domestic

  • 5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

    CB/26/00896/FULL Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    First floor rear extension above existing, insertion of first floor window on side elevation and demolition of existing garage.

    Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 20 docs

  • 32 Kingsway, Dunstable, LU5 4HD

    CB/26/01157/FULL Submitted 13 Apr 2026 100 yards away

    Single storey rear extension with a roof lantern

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
    Small domestic

  • 20 Kingsway, Dunstable, LU5 4HD

    CB/21/03690/GPDE Submitted 5 Aug 2021 100 yards away

    Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension

    Decided Outline Extension 4 docs
    Small domestic

  • Priory View, Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4FG

    CB/21/03224/REG3 Submitted 9 Jul 2021 150 yards away

    Conversion of commercial spaces to accommodate 8no. 1 bedroom apartments and associated landscaping

    Granted Other New dwelling 40 docs

  • 98 Dukeminster Road, Dunstable, LU5 4FF

    CB/24/01527/FULL Submitted 24 May 2024 200 yards away

    Erection of a rear conservatory and conversion of garage.

    Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

In Central Bedfordshire

  • CB/26/02448/FULL Granted

    107 Thillans, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0WP

    Single storey rear and side extensions with rooflights

    Received 4 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02461/FULL Granted

    39 Church Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1RE

    Removal of conservatory, replaced with single storey rear extension and rooflight, garage conversion, replace existing hanging wall tiles and fenestration changes

    Received 7 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02283/FULL Granted

    4 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4JU

    Single storey rear extension

    Received 20 Jul, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02370/FULL Granted

    16 Parmiter Way, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RQ

    Single storey side/rear extension with rooflight and partial garage conversion. Alterations to fenestration.

    Received 28 Jul, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/01980/FULL Granted

    33 Staveley Road, Dunstable, LU6 3QQ

    Garage conversion, with insertion of a front window and increased roof height

    Received 22 Jun, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications