Blacksmiths Mews Ltd, Olivers Lane, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DH

1. 20 May 2026

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 14 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 27 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 9 November 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

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• 23 Home Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DJ

  CB/21/03020/FULL Submitted 28 Jun 2021 100 yards away

  Single storey side extension and front porch

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 14 Home Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DJ

  CB/21/03386/FULL Submitted 21 Jul 2021 100 yards away

  Single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition 6 docs
  Small domestic

• 31 Home Close, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DJ

  CB/24/02560/LDCP Submitted 2 Sep 2024 100 yards away

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Single storey rear extension.

  Granted Lawful development Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 75 The Green, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4AW

  CB/22/04974/FULL Submitted 27 Dec 2022 150 yards away

  Proposed single storey rear extension and internal alterations. Double storey entrance porch and change of external materials.

  Granted Full applications Extension 21 docs
  Small domestic

• Roker Park, The Green, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DG

  CB/20/02646/VOC Submitted 31 Jul 2020 150 yards away

  Variation to Condition 16 of Planning Permission CB/15/04836/Full Development of 62 residential, to increases to eaves & ridge height to flats (plots 28-36 & 37-51) due to insufficient headroom internally, and meeting with compliance Part B building regulations (means of protection & escape) Approved drawings 111A, 112, 113A, 200F, to be replaced with PL-01, PL-02, PL-03, PL-04 and S-01G

  Granted Amendments New dwelling Roofing 16 docs

• 79 Regent Street, Stotfold, Hitchin, SG5 4DX

  CB/21/03530/FULL Submitted 29 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Single storey rear extension following removal of shed, conservatory and garage

  Granted Full applications Extension 18 docs
  Small domestic

• 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