29 Sundown Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4AJ

1. 29 May 2026

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 17 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 7 Aug 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 11 September 2026, 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 70 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

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

• 29 Sundown Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4AJ

  CB/26/02200/FULL Submitted 13 Jul 2026 0m away

  85% historically approved · decision due ~16 Oct

  Single storey rear extension to an outbuilding

  Awaiting decision Full applications Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Norcott Close, Dunstable, LU5 4AH

  CB/21/02943/FULL Submitted 23 Jun 2021 103m away

  Single storey rear and side extension. Loft Conversion with side and rear dormers (removal of existing conservatory)

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 12 Half Moon Lane, Dunstable, LU5 4AB

  CB/26/01489/FULL Submitted 11 May 2026 232m away

  Single storey front extension

  Granted Full applications Extension 7 docs
  Small domestic

• 77-87 London Road, Dunstable, LU6 3DT

  CB/26/01892/ADV Submitted 12 Jun 2026 260m away

  Advertisement: 2 replacement and 1 new illuminated fascia signs and 1 freestanding 4.5m internally illuminated totem sign

  Granted Advertising 11 docs

• 65 Borough Road, Dunstable, LU5 4DA

  CB/23/00152/FULL Submitted 16 Jan 2023 337m away

  Erection of single-storey side and rear extensions

  Granted Full applications Extension 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 15 Borough Road, Dunstable, LU5 4BZ

  CB/19/03768/FULL Submitted 6 Nov 2019 348m away

  Loft conversion comprising rear dormer with gable ends to create a chalet bungalow

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer 13 docs

• CB/26/02135/LDCP Granted

  9 Wiffen Close, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4FR

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Dormer loft conversion with front facing rooflights.

  6 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• CB/26/02106/LDCP Granted

  4 Linden Close, Dunstable, LU5 4PF

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Erection of a single storey detached outbuilding

  2 Jul 2026 Lawful development
• CB/26/01776/LDCP Refused

  Two Waters, Park Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6AB

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Insertion of a rear facing dormer

  3 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• CB/26/02000/LDCP Granted

  5 Faraday Corner, Shefford, SG17 5ZG

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion with insertion of four rooflights on the rear roof slope, a second storey side window on the east elevation, and installation of solar photovoltaic panels on the front roof slope.

  23 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• CB/26/01657/LDCP Granted

  35 Chase Close, Arlesey, SG15 6UU

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Garage Conversion annd erection of rear and side extensions.

  26 May 2026 Lawful development