Planning application
CB/26/01905/LDCP
65 Riverside, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HX
Proposal
Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Garage conversion to habitable room and infill front extension to recessed porch.
As published by the council, reference CB/26/01905/LDCP
Timeline
Dates from the published record
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15 Jun 2026
Received by Central Bedfordshire
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16 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CB/26/01500/FULL Withdrawn
10 Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3AB
Loft conversion with rooflights to the front and a rear/side dormer extension with rear window and rooflight
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CB/26/02047/FULL Awaiting decision
11 Digby Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 1BX
Garage conversion to habitable space
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CB/21/00407/FULL Refused
43 Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3HJ
Dropped Kerb
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CB/21/02564/FULL Granted
24 Pennivale Close, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3ES
First floor front extension.
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CB/21/02229/VOC Granted
The Bungalow, Chapel Path, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BJ
Variation of Condition numbers 2 and 12 of planning permission CB/19/03668/FULL (Demolition of existing bungalow, garage and outbuilding and construction of a two storey detached dwelling with accessible annex attached, outbuilding, amenity space and associated landscaping): Alterations to materials, plans and addition of second floor
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CB/21/01767/FULL Granted
27 North Court, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3DJ
Single storey rear extension and new pitched roof to existing side extension
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