CB/26/02000/LDCP

1. 23 Jun 2026

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 7 Jul 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 25 Jul 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   The statutory target is eight weeks for most applications and thirteen for major development. Extensions of time are common.

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

• CB/23/00570/LDCP Granted

  11 Davy Drive, Shefford, SG17 5ZF

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: The removal of an existing garage door to be replaced by a cavity wall to create an internal habitable space.

  17 Feb 2023 126m away Lawful development
• CB/25/03116/DOC Awaiting decision

  Shefford Lower School, School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA

  Discharge of Condition 6 against planning permission ref. CB/24/00564/REG3 (Erection of a modular building for additional SEN provisional use, including classrooms with circulation and sensory space, with necessary welfare facilities, toilets and staff room)

  1 Oct 2025 198m away Conditions
• CB/25/03032/VOC Awaiting decision

  Shefford Lower School, School Lane, Shefford, SG17 5XA

  Variation of condition number 10 of planning permission CB/24/00564/REG3 (Erection of a modular building for additional SEND provisional use, including classrooms with circulation and sensory space, with necessary welfare facilities, toilets and staff room) Variation sought for amendment of pedestrian pathway into the site and reduction of access into the site from 4.8m to 4.5m

  24 Sep 2025 198m away Amendments
• CB/26/01883/FULL Awaiting decision

  128 Ampthill Road, Shefford, SG17 5BH

  Addition of doors to enclosed car port (retrospective)

  12 Jun 2026 207m away Full applications

• CB/26/02039/LDCP Granted

  5 Crossway, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3ND

  Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Creation of a detached outbuilding

  26 Jun 2026 Lawful development
• 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

  25 Nov 2025 Lawful development
• 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).

  10 Dec 2025 Lawful development
• 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)

  28 Apr 2026 Lawful development
• 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

  4 Jun 2026 Lawful development