47 Ridgeway Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QT

1. 2 Jun 2026

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 18 Sep 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 5 Oct 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 13 November 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 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 outline applications in a median of 42 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

An outline application tests the principle of developing a site, holding back details such as appearance and landscaping as reserved matters for later approval. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 2 Ridgeway Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QT

  CB/26/01616/VOC Submitted 21 May 2026 50 yards away

  93% historically approved · decision due ~4 Aug

  Variation of condition numbers 2 & 15 of planning permission CB/21/04803/FULL (Erection of a two-storey attached dwelling and associated works, including bin stores, fencing and alterations to parking area with a dropped kerb.) Variation sought to allow revised materials, updated drawings, loft accommodation with rooflights, and an amended parking arrangement

  Awaiting decision Amendments Loft or dormer 11 docs
  Small domestic

• 2 Ridgeway Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QT

  CB/21/04803/FULL Submitted 26 Oct 2021 50 yards away

  Erection of a two-storey attached dwelling and associated works, including bin stores, fencing and alterations to parking area with a dropped kerb.

  Granted Full applications 23 docs
  Small domestic

• 22 and 22A Western Way, Dunstable, LU5 4QS

  CB/26/01066/FULL Submitted 2 Apr 2026 50 yards away

  Conversion of the integral garage with insertion of a front window to provide additional habitable space and additional parking to the front

  Granted Full applications Windows or glazing 6 docs

• 2 Ridgeway Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4QH

  CB/26/00081/FULL Submitted 12 Jan 2026 150 yards away

  Loft conversion with rear dormer window and front roof lights. Garage conversion with new raised gable end roof to create first floor with rear dormer and a front roof light. Change garage door to a window

  Granted Full applications Loft or dormer Windows or glazing 18 docs

• 4 Monks Close, Dunstable, LU5 4JR

  CB/26/00856/FULL Submitted 16 Mar 2026 150 yards away

  Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof light

  Granted Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 10 docs
  Small domestic

• 4 Monks Close, Dunstable, LU5 4JR

  CB/26/02557/VOC Submitted 17 Aug 2026 150 yards away

  Variation or Removal of condition number 2 of planning permission CB/26/00856/FULL. Variation Sought Original drawing numbers replaced with new drawing numbers showing changes to the extension.

  Withdrawn Amendments Extension 11 docs

• CB/26/02656/GPDE Decided

  5 Wingate Drive, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2XF

  Prior Notification of Householder Extension: single storey rear extension with roof lantern, 4.73m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling and maximum height of 3m max

  Received 25 Aug, published by the council 3 Sep 2026 Outline
• CB/26/02524/GPDE Decided

  31 Kingsbury Gardens, Dunstable, LU5 4PX

  Prior Notification of Householder Extension. Single storey rear extension, 5m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 4m and 2.6m to the eaves

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Outline
• CB/26/02523/PIP Refused

  Hazelnut Cottage, Tyburn Lane, Pulloxhill, Bedford, MK45 5HG

  Permission in Principle for the erection of a single dwelling

  Received 14 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Outline
• CB/26/01348/OUT Withdrawn

  Land North of Beamish Close, Sandy, Bedfordshire, SG19 1SD

  Hybrid planning application comprising: Outline application for commercial development for up to 71,000 sqm of flexible employment floorspace including industrial and/or a data centre and/or research and development (Class B2, B8, E(g)(ii), E(g)(iii)), together with associated buildings, structures, car parking, access roads and landscaping works (all matters reserved). Full application for a landscape buffer

  Received 28 Apr, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Outline
• CB/26/02808/PIP Awaiting decision

  Paddock, The Rye, Eaton Bray LU6 2BQ

  Permission in Principle for two to four dwellings

  Received 9 Sep, published by the council 24 Sep 2026 Outline