Planning application
CB/26/01777/LDCP
9 Western Way, Dunstable, LU5 4QR
Proposal
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Replacement of the existing garage door on the front elevation, to a new window
As published by the council, reference CB/26/01777/LDCP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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3 Jun 2026
Received by Central Bedfordshire
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29 Jun 2026
Validated
Checked as complete and ready for consideration.
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23 Jul 2026
Added to PlanIndex
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Decision
Awaiting decision
The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.
What happens while it is decided
The process from here
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.
About lawful development applications
How this application type works
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.
Nearby applications
Within 500 metres
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CB/26/01066/FULL Granted
22 and 22A Western Way, Dunstable, LU5 4QS
Conversion of the integral garage with insertion of a front window to provide additional habitable space and additional parking to the front
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CB/26/01616/VOC Awaiting decision
2 Ridgeway Drive, Dunstable, LU5 4QT
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
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CB/21/02836/TDM Refused
Land to the south of Luton Road, Dunstable, LU5 4LW
Telecommunications Determination Masts: Proposed 18.0m Phase 8 Monopole C/W wrapround Cabinet at base and associated ancillary works.
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CB/21/02627/FULL Granted
26 Carterweys, Dunstable, LU5 4RB
Single and two storey rear extension and front porch.
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CB/26/01810/FULL Awaiting decision
47 Carterweys, Dunstable, LU5 4RB
Demolition of existing conservatory, and erection of a single storey rear extension, with roof lights
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CB/21/02385/FULL Granted
7 Kingsbury Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4PU
Erection of outhouse (Retrospective)
Other lawful development applications
In Central Bedfordshire
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CB/26/02039/LDCP Granted
5 Crossway, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3ND
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Creation of a detached outbuilding
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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
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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).
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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)
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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