5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

This site has had 3 applications since 2026: 1 approved, 1 refused.

• CB/26/00963/FULL Refused

  5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

  An erection of a new 2 bedroomed detached house.

  Decided 9 Jun 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/00896/FULL Granted

  5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

  First floor rear extension above existing, insertion of first floor window on side elevation and demolition of existing garage.

  Decided 29 Jul 2026 Full applications

1. 12 Aug 2026

   Received by Central Bedfordshire

2. 26 Aug 2026

   Validated

   Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

3. 18 Sep 2026

   Added to PlanIndex

4. Decision

   Awaiting decision

   Decision expected by 21 October 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 full applications in a median of 80 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

A full application seeks permission for a complete, detailed proposal in one go, with siting, design, access and landscaping all fixed at this stage. More in our guide to planning application types.

• 5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

  CB/26/00896/FULL Submitted 19 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  First floor rear extension above existing, insertion of first floor window on side elevation and demolition of existing garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension Demolition +1 20 docs

• 5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

  CB/26/00963/FULL Submitted 26 Mar 2026 50 yards away

  An erection of a new 2 bedroomed detached house.

  Refused Full applications New dwelling 32 docs

• 32 Kingsway, Dunstable, LU5 4HD

  CB/26/01157/FULL Submitted 13 Apr 2026 100 yards away

  Single storey rear extension with a roof lantern

  Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
  Small domestic

• 20 Kingsway, Dunstable, LU5 4HD

  CB/21/03690/GPDE Submitted 5 Aug 2021 100 yards away

  Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension

  Decided Outline Extension 4 docs
  Small domestic

• Priory View, Church Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU5 4FG

  CB/21/03224/REG3 Submitted 9 Jul 2021 150 yards away

  Conversion of commercial spaces to accommodate 8no. 1 bedroom apartments and associated landscaping

  Granted Other New dwelling 40 docs

• 98 Dukeminster Road, Dunstable, LU5 4FF

  CB/24/01527/FULL Submitted 24 May 2024 200 yards away

  Erection of a rear conservatory and conversion of garage.

  Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

• CB/26/02448/FULL Granted

  107 Thillans, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0WP

  Single storey rear and side extensions with rooflights

  Received 4 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/02461/FULL Granted

  39 Church Road, Totternhoe, Dunstable, LU6 1RE

  Removal of conservatory, replaced with single storey rear extension and rooflight, garage conversion, replace existing hanging wall tiles and fenestration changes

  Received 7 Aug, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/02283/FULL Granted

  4 Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay, Bedford, MK45 4JU

  Single storey rear extension

  Received 20 Jul, published by the council 18 Aug 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/02370/FULL Granted

  16 Parmiter Way, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2RQ

  Single storey side/rear extension with rooflight and partial garage conversion. Alterations to fenestration.

  Received 28 Jul, published by the council 28 Aug 2026 Full applications
• CB/26/01980/FULL Granted

  33 Staveley Road, Dunstable, LU6 3QQ

  Garage conversion, with insertion of a front window and increased roof height

  Received 22 Jun, published by the council 27 Aug 2026 Full applications