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5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

Awaiting decision Central Bedfordshire CB/26/02496/FULL Full Application

Works: New dwelling Demolition Domestic

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Still open. Anyone can comment while the consultation period runs, and comments go to the council rather than to us.

Proposal

Demolition of the garage, erection of a detached dwelling and garage

As published by the council, reference CB/26/02496/FULL

Application record

Reference
CB/26/02496/FULL
Type
Full Application
Status
Registered
Received
12 Aug 2026
Validated
26 Aug 2026
Parish
Dunstable
Postcode
LU5 4HL

Comment by 7 October 2026

The council is taking comments on this application until then. Comments go to Central Bedfordshire through their own planning portal.

Site history

Applications at this address on the Central Bedfordshire register

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

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  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.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

19 documents on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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 79 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 500 metres

  • 5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HL

    CB/26/00896/FULL Submitted 19 Mar 2026 0m 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 0m 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 84m away

    Single storey rear extension with a roof lantern

    Granted Full applications Extension Windows or glazing 8 docs
    Small domestic

  • 98 Dukeminster Road, Dunstable, LU5 4FF

    CB/24/01527/FULL Submitted 24 May 2024 169m away

    Erection of a rear conservatory and conversion of garage.

    Granted Full applications Extension 11 docs

  • 2 St Peters Road, Dunstable, LU5 4HY

    CB/26/01989/FULL Submitted 23 Jun 2026 199m away

    83% historically approved · decision due ~18 Sep

    Change of Use from Residential Home (C3a) to Childrens Care Home (C2)

    Awaiting decision Full applications 12 docs

  • 104-112 Church Street, Dunstable, LU5 4RP

    CB/22/04633/ADV Submitted 30 Nov 2022 223m away

    Advertisement: Replace existing double-sided internally illuminated 6-sheet Bus Shelter advertising displays with double-sided digital displays.

    Granted Advertising 17 docs

In Central Bedfordshire

  • CB/26/01825/FULL Awaiting decision

    36 Manor Close, Langford, Biggleswade, SG18 9PU

    Garage conversion, increase roof height and single storey rear extension to facilitate a granny annex. External alterations including new window and door openings, and external render.

    Received 16 Sep, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02077/FULL Granted

    64 Lomond Drive, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2XX

    Garage conversion. Single storey front porch and rear extensions with skylights, new side door. Erection and relocation of a close boarded fence measuring 1.86m height with brick base following removal of existing brickwall

    Received 1 Jul, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/01914/FULL Refused

    8 Icknield Street, Dunstable, LU6 3AD

    Single storey rear extension with new window and bifold doors

    Received 15 Jun, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/02126/FULL Refused

    46 Lincoln Way, Harlington, Dunstable, LU5 6NQ

    Erection of first floor rear extension

    Received 6 Jul, published by the council 23 Jul 2026 Full applications
  • CB/26/01830/FULL Granted

    Plot 1A The Evergreens, Dunstable Road, Tilsworth, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9PU

    Erection of a day room and re-configuration of the existing site to include a replacement mobile home and touring caravan with associated hardstanding and infrastructure.

    Received 8 Jun, published by the council 25 Jul 2026 Full applications