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Abbotsbury, Lynch Hill, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RD

Awaiting decision Central Bedfordshire CB/26/02788/FULL Full Application

Works: Extension Loft or dormer

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

Proposal

Conversion of loft and a rear flat roof dormer extension with Juliette balcony, solar panels and rooflights to the front, alterations to external materials and installation of an air source heat pump.

As published by the council, reference CB/26/02788/FULL

Application record

Reference
CB/26/02788/FULL
Type
Full Application
Status
Registered
Received
8 Sep 2026
Validated
9 Sep 2026
Parish
Kensworth
Postcode
LU6 3RD

Site history

Applications at this address on the Central Bedfordshire register

This site has had 3 applications since 2025: 1 approved, 1 refused.

  • Abbotsbury, Lynch Hill, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RD

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion, with front rooflights and a roof balcony window. The erection of an open front porch. Erection of a single storey rear extension

    Decided 25 Aug 2026 Lawful development
  • Abbotsbury, Lynch Hill, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RD

    Part single part two storey front extension, single storey rear and side extensions, extension to the roof to create a first floor with front and rear dormers

    Decided 5 May 2026 Full applications

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 8 Sep 2026

    Received by Central Bedfordshire

  2. 9 Sep 2026

    Validated

    Checked as complete and ready for consideration.

  3. 24 Sep 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  4. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 4 November 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

6 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 80 days. More in our guide to how long planning decisions take.

About full applications

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Nearby applications

Within 0.3 miles

  • Abbotsbury, Lynch Hill, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RD

    CB/26/01967/LDCP Submitted 19 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Loft conversion, with front rooflights and a roof balcony window. The erection of an open front porch. Erection of a single storey rear extension

    Granted Lawful development Extension Loft or dormer +1 5 docs
    Small domestic
  • Abbotsbury, Lynch Hill, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RD

    CB/25/03942/FULL Submitted 12 Dec 2025 50 yards away

    Part single part two storey front extension, single storey rear and side extensions, extension to the roof to create a first floor with front and rear dormers

    Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer 6 docs
    Small domestic
  • 1 Wick Hill, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3RQ

    CB/26/02228/LB Submitted 14 Jul 2026 300 yards away

    97% historically approved · decision due ~12 Oct

    Listed Building. New roof covering with clay tiles, roofing membrane and timber battens. Removal of spray foam applied directly to clay tiles, battens and roof structure.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Roofing 16 docs
  • Stoney Croft, The Lynch, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3QZ

    CB/26/02412/FULL Submitted 3 Aug 2026 0.3 miles away

    Demolition of the bungalow and garage. Erection of a self build bungalow and detached garage with associated access, landscaping and sustainable drainage works

    Withdrawn Full applications New dwelling Demolition 32 docs
  • Stoney Croft, The Lynch, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3QZ

    CB/24/03146/FULL Submitted 31 Oct 2024 0.3 miles away

    Erection of front and rear extensions, rear dormer windows, front and rear roof lights, raise the roof height and installation of photovoltaic roof panels to the side elevation of the roof. Regrading of the garden.

    Refused Full applications Extension Loft or dormer +1 16 docs
  • Chequers Cottage, The Lynch, Kensworth, Dunstable, LU6 3QZ

    CB/24/02941/LB Submitted 11 Oct 2024 0.3 miles away

    Listed Building: Single storey glazed structure to link the main house and annexe with partial demolition of main house porch

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings Extension Demolition +1 13 docs
    Small domestic

In Central Bedfordshire

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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