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Planning applications in LU5

We hold 1,192 planning applications for the LU5 postcode area, 107 of them submitted in the past year. 90% of decided applications here were approved. A decision typically takes 59 days. The area is covered by Central Bedfordshire, Aylesbury Vale, Wealden.

1,192
applications held
107
in the past year
90%
approved
59 days
median decision

Councils covering LU5

Central Bedfordshire (1,190)Aylesbury Vale (1)Wealden (1)

Recent applications in LU5

Pending
Small
Non-material Change to Permission
4 Aug 2026CB/26/02428/NMA
Parcel 5, Houghton Regis North 1, Sundon Road, Houghton Regis, LU5 5GXCentral Bedfordshire

Non material amendment to planning permission CB/24/01505/RM. Amendment sought (amend plot 160 from fully buff brick to half buff brick and half cladding)

Pending
Small
Full Application
28 Jul 2026CB/26/02363/FULL
College Farm, Chalgrave Road, Chalgrave, LU5 6JNCentral Bedfordshire

New farm access to arable field

Pending
Small
Non-material Change to Permission
17 Jul 2026CB/26/02274/NMA
Bury Spinney, Thorn Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JQCentral Bedfordshire

Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03551/RM Amendment sought: Revised boundary treatments.

Pending
Small
GPD - Larger Extensions
2 Jun 2026CB/26/01765/GPDE
98 Tithe Farm Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JBCentral Bedfordshire

Prior Notification of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 4.0m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 3.7m & 2.9m to the eaves

Pending
Small
Non-material Change to Permission
2 Jun 2026CB/26/01747/NMA
Baytree Park, Grendall Lane, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6GJCentral Bedfordshire

Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/17/05799/RM (Reserved Matters: Appearance. Landscaping. Layout and Scale relating to the erection of Use Class B8 storage and distribution facility with ancillary office and associated development including highways works, parking and servicing arrangements and landscaping - Site A, Unit A) Amendment sought: Proposed non-material amendment for the layout of the consented sprinkler tanks and pumphouse.

Pending
Small
Non-material Change to Permission
28 May 2026CB/26/01699/NMA
44 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LXCentral Bedfordshire

Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/25/03104/FULL (Erection of a two storey rear extension, first and second floor side extension, hip to gable, rear dormer rooflights to the front, two rear juliet balcony's. A front porch, and associated external alterations) Amendments sought: Substitution of bifold doors with standard fenestration (French doors and window) and the installation of a flush skylight

Conditions
Small
Discharge of Condition
26 May 2026CB/26/01669/DOC
7 Kingscroft Avenue, Dunstable, LU5 4HQCentral Bedfordshire

Discharge of Condition 3 part B against planning permission ref. CB/24/01673/FULL (Proposed single storey rear extension, demolition of existing conservatory, internal alterations, garage conversion and wider window to side flank wall)

Pending
Small
Full Application
18 May 2026CB/26/01558/FULL
161 Conway Close, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5SDCentral Bedfordshire

Erection of a two storey side extension, roof lights, removal of shed

Pending
Small
Full Application
18 May 2026CB/26/01561/FULL
13A Richard Street, Dunstable, LU5 4BQCentral Bedfordshire

Conversion of a class E building to class C3 for 1 residential dwelling

Pending
Medium
Non-material Change to Permission
14 May 2026CB/26/01541/NMA
Red Cow Farm House, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JPCentral Bedfordshire

Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03448/FULL (Revised scheme: Demolition of existing outbuildings whilst retaining the existing dwelling. Erection of 26 dwellings with access road and sewers.) Amendment sought: To regularise the retaining wall plan

Pending
Small
Full Application
13 May 2026CB/26/01526/FULL
4A Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5DJCentral Bedfordshire

Outbuilding conversion to annexe with two rooflights

Pending
Small
Full Application
1 May 2026CB/26/01395/FULL
54 Milton Way, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5UECentral Bedfordshire

First floor front extension with dormer. Demolition of rear conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension

Pending
Small
Full Application
1 May 2026CB/26/01382/FULL
122 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LXCentral Bedfordshire

Single storey rear extension and garage conversion

Pending
Medium
Non-material Change to Permission
1 May 2026CB/26/01394/NMA
Red Cow Farm House, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JPCentral Bedfordshire

Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03448/FULL (Revised scheme: Demolition of existing outbuildings whilst retaining the existing dwelling. Erection of 26 dwellings with access road and sewers.) Amendment sought to amend the first floor front elevation and floor plan of plots 9 and 10 and the ground floor rear elevation and floor plan of plot 11

Pending
Small
Full Application
30 Apr 2026CB/26/01367/FULL
Priory Academy, Britain Street, Dunstable, LU5 4JACentral Bedfordshire

Erection of two single storey structures (student gym and SEN classroom) and a shipping container for storage. Retrospective

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Cert - Proposed
22 Apr 2026CB/26/01294/LDCP
Fields View, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JRCentral Bedfordshire

Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Garage conversion

Pending
Small
Full Application
21 Apr 2026CB/26/01262/FULL
East Ocean Fish & Chip Bar, 4 Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5DJCentral Bedfordshire

Erection of a single storey side extension. Demolition of garages

Pending
Small
Full Application
13 Apr 2026CB/26/01171/FULL
Midway Cottage, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JPCentral Bedfordshire

Erection of a detached garage and hardstanding (retrospective)

Permitted
Small
GPD - Larger Extensions
13 Apr 2026CB/26/01164/GPDE
5 Ashwell Walk, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5QACentral Bedfordshire

Prior Notifcation of Householder Extension: Single storey rear extension, 4.50m beyond the rear wall of the original dwelling, maximum height of 4.00m and 3.00m to the eaves

Pending
Small
Full Application
13 Apr 2026CB/26/01157/FULL
32 Kingsway, Dunstable, LU5 4HDCentral Bedfordshire

Single storey rear extension with a roof lantern

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Cert - Proposed
8 Apr 2026CB/26/01109/LDCP
108 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LXCentral Bedfordshire

Certificate of Lawful Development Proposed: Single storey rear extension

Pending
Large
Discharge of Condition
8 Apr 2026CB/26/01113/DOC
Land at the North side of Bedford Road, Bidwell, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6QYCentral Bedfordshire

Discharge of Conditions 9, 10, 17, 25, 30, 31 & 33 against planning application ref. CB/21/03369/FULL (Residential development of 57 affordable dwellings with associated works including the re-configuration of the roundabout to create a fourth arm and form the vehicular access)

Refused
Large
Non-material Change to Permission
2 Apr 2026CB/26/01076/NMA
Bury Spinney, Thorn Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 6JQCentral Bedfordshire

The Non Material Amendment to planning permission ref. CB/23/03551/RM Reserved Matters: following Outline Application CB/22/04525/VOC (Outline Application for residential development for up to 100 dwellings with all matters reserved, except access.) Full details of reserved matters for 76 dwellings including appearance, landscaping, scale and layout pursuant to outline consent CB/22/04525/VOC. Amendment sought to omit the external balconies on coach houses and flats.

Pending
Small
Discharge of Condition
1 Apr 2026CB/26/01047/DOC
Unit 1, Humphrys Road, Dunstable, LU5 4TPCentral Bedfordshire

Discharge of Condition 20 against planning application ref. CB/24/00059/FULL (Proposed demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment to provide new employment floorspace for a flexible range of uses (within Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and/or B8) with ancillary offices, together with the rationalisation of accesses and provision of yard area, parking, landscaping, and all other associated works).

Pending
Small
Full Application
31 Mar 2026CB/26/01034/FULL
Land north of, Highfield House, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, LU5 5EUCentral Bedfordshire

Erection of four dwellings

Pending
Small
Full Application
26 Mar 2026CB/26/00961/FULL
6 Townsend Terrace, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5BBCentral Bedfordshire

Demolition of a store and the construction of a self-build two bedroom bungalow

Refused
Small
Full Application
26 Mar 2026CB/26/00963/FULL
5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HLCentral Bedfordshire

An erection of a new 2 bedroomed detached house.

Permitted
Small
Full Application
24 Mar 2026CB/26/00933/FULL
19 Long Mead, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5JSCentral Bedfordshire

Erection of an outbuilding, retrospective

Withdrawn
Small
Full Application
23 Mar 2026CB/26/00921/FULL
46 Leafields, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5LXCentral Bedfordshire

Demolition of existing conservatory, erection of part single, part two storey side extension, and new dopped kerb

Permitted
Small
Full Application
20 Mar 2026CB/26/00903/FULL
12 Park Avenue, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5EACentral Bedfordshire

Removal of conversatory, erection of single storey rear extension with roof lights and new side window

Pending
Large
Discharge of Condition
20 Mar 2026CB/26/00907/DOC
Local Centre Parcel, Linmere (HRN1), Phase 1, Waterslade Way & Lime Tree Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 7ASCentral Bedfordshire

Discharge of Condition 11 against planning permission ref. CB/23/03987/RM (Reserved Matters: following Outline Application CB/12/03613/OUT (Outline planning permission with the details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved for later determination. Development to comprise: up to 5,150 dwellings (Use Class C3); up to 202,500 sqm gross of additional development in Use Classes: A1, A2, A3 (retail), A4 (public house), A5 (take away); B1, B2, B8 (offices, industrial and storage and distribution); C1 (hotel), C2 (care home), D1 and D2 (community and leisure); car showroom; data centre; petrol filling station; car parking; primary substation; energy centre; and for the laying out of the buildings; routes and open spaces within the development; and all associated works and operations including but not limited to: demolition; earthworks; engineering operations. All development, works and operations to be in accordance with the Development Parameters Schedule and Plans.) Reserved matters approval sought for layout, scale, appearance, landscaping and access relating to Local Centre Parcel, Phase 1.)

Pending
Small
Full Application
19 Mar 2026CB/26/00896/FULL
5 Bernard Close, Dunstable, LU5 4HLCentral Bedfordshire

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

Pending
Large
Discharge of Condition
16 Mar 2026CB/26/00852/DOC
Local Centre Parcel, Linmere (HRN1), Phase 1, Waterslade Way & Lime Tree Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 7ASCentral Bedfordshire

Discharge of Condition 14, against planning permission ref. CB/23/03987/RM (Reserved Matters: following Outline Application CB/12/03613/OUT (Outline planning permission with the details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved for later determination. Development to comprise: up to 5,150 dwellings (Use Class C3); up to 202,500 sqm gross of additional development in Use Classes: A1, A2, A3 (retail), A4 (public house), A5 (take away); B1, B2, B8 (offices, industrial and storage and distribution); C1 (hotel), C2 (care home), D1 and D2 (community and leisure); car showroom; data centre; petrol filling station; car parking; primary substation; energy centre; and for the laying out of the buildings; routes and open spaces within the development; and all associated works and operations including but not limited to: demolition; earthworks; engineering operations. All development, works and operations to be in accordance with the Development Parameters Schedule and Plans.) Reserved matters approval sought for layout, scale, appearance, landscaping and access relating to Local Centre Parcel, Phase 1.)

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Cert - Proposed
16 Mar 2026CB/26/00855/LDCP
4 Grange Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6BZCentral Bedfordshire

Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Hip to gable roof extension with enlargement of existing rear dormer, removal of front dormer and front and rear facing rooflights

Pending
Small
Full Application
16 Mar 2026CB/26/00856/FULL
4 Monks Close, Dunstable, LU5 4JRCentral Bedfordshire

Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof light

Pending
Small
Full Application
11 Mar 2026CB/26/00798/FULL
Land to the rear of 44 to 50 Capron Road and 44 Capron Road, Dunstable, LU5 5AGCentral Bedfordshire

Demolition of the detached workshop and garages, erection of a detached custom, self-build dwelling with associated garden and parking and the creation of a rear garden for 44 Capron Road.

Permitted
Small
Full Application
10 Mar 2026CB/26/00777/FULL
7 Queensway Parade, Dunstable, LU5 4DWCentral Bedfordshire

Change of use from retail shop (Class E(a)) to hot food takeaway (Sui Generis) and installation of a rear jet cowl (Retrospective)

Permitted
Medium
Non-material Change to Permission
10 Mar 2026CB/26/00784/NMA
Red Cow Farm House, Bedford Road, Houghton Regis, Beds. LU5 6JPCentral Bedfordshire

Non material amendment to planning permission CB/23/03448/FULL (Revised scheme: Demolition of existing outbuildings whilst retaining the existing dwelling. Erection of 26 dwellings with access road and sewers. Amendment sought to the wording of condition 27 to amend this from a prior commencement condition to a prior to occupation condition.

Pending
Small
Full Application
2 Mar 2026CB/26/00666/FULL
18 Luton Road, Dunstable, LU5 4JNCentral Bedfordshire

Change of use Class C3 dwelling house to Class C2 childrens care home

Pending
Large
Discharge of Condition
25 Feb 2026CB/26/00636/DOC
Local Centre Parcel, Linmere (HRN1), Phase 1, Waterslade Way & Lime Tree Drive, Houghton Regis, LU5 7ASCentral Bedfordshire

Discharge of Conditions 4, 12 and 20 against planning permission ref. CB/23/03987/RM (Reserved Matters: following Outline Application CB/12/03613/OUT (Outline planning permission with the details of access, appearance, landscaping, layout and scale reserved for later determination. Development to comprise: up to 5,150 dwellings (Use Class C3); up to 202,500 sqm gross of additional development in Use Classes: A1, A2, A3 (retail), A4 (public house), A5 (take away); B1, B2, B8 (offices, industrial and storage and distribution); C1 (hotel), C2 (care home), D1 and D2 (community and leisure); car showroom; data centre; petrol filling station; car parking; primary substation; energy centre; and for the laying out of the buildings; routes and open spaces within the development; and all associated works and operations including but not limited to: demolition; earthworks; engineering operations. All development, works and operations to be in accordance with the Development Parameters Schedule and Plans.) Reserved matters approval sought for layout, scale, appearance, landscaping and access relating to Local Centre Parcel, Phase 1.)

Pending
Small
Full Application
24 Feb 2026CB/26/00619/FULL
33 Dalling Drive, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5EFCentral Bedfordshire

Demolition of existing outbuilding and erection of a replacement ancillary outbuilding incidental to the main dwellinghouse

Refused
Small
Full Application
23 Feb 2026CB/26/00592/FULL
4 Peel Street, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5EYCentral Bedfordshire

Removal of rear conservatory and garden store. Two storey side and single storey rear extensions with roof lights

Pending
Small
Variation of Condition
20 Feb 2026CB/26/00581/VOC
43 Princes Street, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6EDCentral Bedfordshire

Variation of condition number 2 of planning permission CB/25/00475/FULL (Single storey rear extension with rooflights and front bay window) Variation sought: To alter the side elevation to include a window

Permitted
Small
Full Application
18 Feb 2026CB/26/00542/FULL
11 Cemetery Road, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5BZCentral Bedfordshire

Two storey side extension with integrated garage, front dormer and rear dormer enlargement

Pending
Small
Full Application
18 Feb 2026CB/26/00543/FULL
18 Lockington Crescent, Dunstable, LU5 4SUCentral Bedfordshire

Demolition of single storey rear extension. Erection of part single and two story rear and first floor front extensions

Pending
Small
Full Application
17 Feb 2026CB/26/00520/FULL
30-34 Broadwalk, Dunstable, LU5 4RHCentral Bedfordshire

Installation of rear plant equipment with rear extraction vents and a front external seating area

Permitted
Small
Advertisement
17 Feb 2026CB/26/00521/ADV
30-34 Broadwalk, Dunstable, LU5 4RHCentral Bedfordshire

Advertisement: Three illuminated fascia signs and one illuminated projecting sign

Permitted
Small
Lawful Development Cert - Proposed
17 Feb 2026CB/26/00529/LDCP
82 Russell Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6QFCentral Bedfordshire

Lawful Development Certificate Proposed: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension with rooflights

Pending
Small
Full Application
12 Feb 2026CB/26/00469/FULL
Land adjacent to 6 Buddleia View, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, LU5 5TQCentral Bedfordshire

Erection of an additional dwelling house with amendments to car parking and landscaping

Pending
Small
Full Application
11 Feb 2026CB/26/00449/FULL
209 Jeans Way, Dunstable, LU5 4PTCentral Bedfordshire

Demolition of garage and shed. Erection of a single storey rear extension with roof lights