Planning and the Environment within the Parish of Heath and Reach
Introduction
Heath and Reach Parish Council is an advisory body to the Local Planning Authority, Central Bedfordshire Council, for all planning applications that relate to the parish area. The Planning Committee is constituted to consider and respond on behalf of the Council regarding such applications. The Planning Committee has the delegated authority from Heath and Reach Parish Council to make decisions on planning applications, under their terms of reference. You can view the full terms of reference for the planning and environment committee by following this link
We will update the table below regularly, giving details of planning applications that the Planning Committee will review at their regular meetings. If we do not list a particular planning application in the table below, please visit the CBC Website.
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Planning Applications - last updated: 16th March 2024
Click on the Application Number to view the planning application on the Central Bedfordshire Council Website. From here, you can discover further details for each of the planning applications listed.We have introduced a location finder using /// 'what3words'
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Application Number | Date of Application | Application Details: Address & Description | what3words /// mapped location | Status | Date decision made |
Applications Registered | |||||
CB/23/04034/NMA | 19/12/2023 | Address: Fox Corner Quarry, Woburn Road, Heath And Reach Description:Non-material amendment to planning permission CB/14/04544/MWR (First Periodic review for determination of new operating conditions at sand extraction site (Review of Old Mineral Permission ref. 152/OMP.2/97 as granted on appeal by Secretary of State on 29th November 1999 under appeal ref. M25/1/11).) Amendment sought to adjust the working plan scheme and programme and restoration timings. | ///rated.inner.colleague | Application Registered | |
Consultations | |||||
CB/24/00340/ADV | 19/2/2024 | Address: Land off the A5 Garside Sands Eastern Way Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LF Description: Advertisement: 6 internally illuminated fascia signs. | ///seated.squad.looks | Consultation Period | |
Awaiting Decisions | |||||
CB/24/00209/FULL | 24/1/2024 | Address: Glascoed, Reach Lane, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AL Description:Two-storey side extension Single-storey front extension Single-storey rear extension First floor extension over existing garage Part garage conversion. | ///spin.dirt.buns | Awaiting Decision | |
CB/23/01630/FULL | 30/5/2023 | Address: Double Arches Mobile Home Park, Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9TB Description: Erection of 10 buildings and additional on site facilities. Change of use of 2 existing buildings, building 19/20 from B1/B2/B8 to Fairground Ridge Maintenance and building 21 from Fairground Ridge Maintenance to B1/B2/B8. Removal of 10 caravans of residential use. | ///showrooms.ears.mergers | Awaiting Decision | |
CB/23/01151/MWS | 16/3/2023 | Address: Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Condition 50 Aftercare aftercare strategy for each phase of the site. (Consolidating planning application for the continued winning & working of silica sand from the Mundays Hill Quarry & Churchways Complex encompassing review of old mineral permissions within Eastern Way Complex and winning & working of silica sand from a western extension to Mundays Hill Quarry. Variation of hours for processing at Mundays Hill Processing Plant. Comprehensive restoration of Mundays Hill, Double Arches, Churchways Complex & Nine Acres to predominantly agricultural land & woodland with hedgerows, boundary vegetation and footpath/linkages to allow public access) | ///remedy.ballots.bound | Awaiting Decision | |
CB/23/00897/MWS | 16/3/2023 | Address: Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Condition 29 - internal Haul Road (Consolidating planning application for the continued winning & working of silica sand from the Mundays Hill Quarry & Churchways Complex encompassing review of old mineral permissions within Eastern Way Complex and winning & working of silica sand from a western extension to Mundays Hill Quarry. Variation of hours for processing at Mundays Hill Processing Plant. Comprehensive restoration of Mundays Hill, Double Arches, Churchways Complex & Nine Acres to predominantly agricultural land & woodland with hedgerows, boundary vegetation and footpath/linkages to allow public access) | ///remedy.ballots.bound | Awaiting Decision | |
CB/23/01148/MWS | 16/3/2023 | Address: Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Condition 29 - internal Haul Road (Consolidating planning application for the continued winning & working of silica sand from the Mundays Hill Quarry & Churchways Complex encompassing review of old mineral permissions within Eastern Way Complex and winning & working of silica sand from a western extension to Mundays Hill Quarry. Variation of hours for processing at Mundays Hill Processing Plant. Comprehensive restoration of Mundays Hill, Double Arches, Churchways Complex & Nine Acres to predominantly agricultural land & woodland with hedgerows, boundary vegetation and footpath/linkages to allow public access) | ///remedy.ballots.bound | Awaiting Decision | |
CB/22/03865/MW | 21/10/2022 | Address: Stone Lane Quarry, Woburn Road, Heath And Reach Description: Amendment to condition 13 of planning permission ref. CB/13/04006/MW to permit cleaning servicing and repair of the site's wheel shaker, wheel wash, wheel bath and associated drainage system on twelve Saturdays per year between 8am and 2pm Variation of Condition 3 of Planning Permission ref. CB/16/00663/MW to extend the approved time period for waste operations to take place. | ///appeal.cracks.third | Awaiting Decision | |
CB/20/02199/FULL | 16/7/2020 | Address: Checkley Wood Farm, Watling Street, Hockliffe, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LG Description: Retrospective change of use and recladding of 5no former agricultural buildings and 1no former stable building to B8 Storage Use | ///dolls.grins.ambition | Awaiting Decision | |
CB/17/06062/FULL | 10/01/2018 | Address: Land at Northern Chamberlain's Barn (between Shenley Hill Road and Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard Description: Creation of new link road | ///blast.offer.accent | Awaiting Decision | |
CB/17/05971/OUT | 21/12/2017 | Address: Land at Northern Chamberlains Barn (to the south of Shenley Hill Road), Leighton Buzzard Description: Outline application: residential development of up to 253 dwellings | ///blast.offer.accent | Awaiting Decision | |
Decided - 2024 | |||||
CB/23/03873/DOC | 4/12/2023 | Address: Bakerswood Farm, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0BN Description:Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission CB/23/00738/FULL Retrospective change of use of land to mixed agricultural and equestrian use,construction of farm track and siting of 6no stables to allow the keeping and exercising of horses and ponies for personal use | ///oldest.rocks.jukebox | Discharge of Condition Decision Released | 13/2/2024 |
CB/23/01150/MWS | 16/3/2023 | Address: Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Condition 49 Restoration - restoration scheme and feasibility study (Consolidating planning application for the continued winning & working of silica sand from the Mundays Hill Quarry & Churchways Complex encompassing review of old mineral permissions within Eastern Way Complex and winning & working of silica sand from a western extension to Mundays Hill Quarry. Variation of hours for processing at Mundays Hill Processing Plant. Comprehensive restoration of Mundays Hill, Double Arches, Churchways Complex & Nine Acres to predominantly agricultural land & woodland with hedgerows, boundary vegetation and footpath/linkages to allow public access) | ///remedy.ballots.bound | Granted | 9/2/2024 |
CB/23/03031/FULL | 9/10/2023 | Address: Nares Gladley Farm, Old Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0EA Description: Construction of a new hay storage barn | ///removes.nuns.budgeted | Granted | 26/1/2024 |
CB/23/03955/DOC | 11/12/2023 | Address: 23 The Stile, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0BL Description:Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission CB/23/03260/FULL (Single storey side extension) | ///cage.jaws.wicked | Discharge of Condition Decision Released | 22/01/2024 |
CB/23/03783/VOC | 22/11/2023 | Address: Vandyke Works, Miletree Road, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LA Description:Removal of condition number 3 of planning permission CB/22/00253/FULL (Demolition of part of existing building and erection of replacement building) - Retain the existing packaging building for storage use. | ///occurs.gentle.noises | Granted | 17/1/2024 |
CB/23/03858/FULL | 4/12/2023 | Address: 21 Reach Lane, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AL Description:Installation of front and rear solar panels and associated battery and inverter units | //score.prop.saints | Granted | 12/1/2024 |
CB/23/03474/FULL | 7/11/2023 | Address: 45 Woburn Road, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AP Description:Two storey rear extension | ///verse.crush.onion | Granted | 2/1/2024 |
Decided - 2023 | |||||
CB/23/03479/FULL | 31/10/2023 | Address: 12 Reach Green, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AS Description:Erection of a part two-storey, part first-floor rear extension. | ///island.noble.scales | Granted | 20/12/2023 |
CB/23/03271/ADV | 30/10/2023 | Address: Land south of A5 near Double Arches Wind Farm, Garside Sands, Eastern Way, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LF Description: Advertisement: Building signage: Two illuminated fascia Starbucks round signs and four illuminated fascia Starbucks letter signs. External signage: One illuminated pylon sign panel, one height restrictor, two illuminated directional signs, one illuminated pre-menu board, one illuminated drive thru order confirmation, one illuminated menu board and one illuminated monument sign. | ///shack.truly.bands | Application Withdrawn | 14/12/2023 |
CB/23/03260/FULL | 6/10/2023 | Address: 23 The Stile, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0BL Description: Single storey side extension | ///cage.jaws.wicked | Granted | 6/12/2023 |
CB/23/01147/MWS | 16/3/2023 | Address: Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Condition 39 Landfill Reclamation Scheme (Consolidating planning application for the continued winning & working of silica sand from the Mundays Hill Quarry & Churchways Complex encompassing review of old mineral permissions within Eastern Way Complex and winning & working of silica sand from a western extension to Mundays Hill Quarry. Variation of hours for processing at Mundays Hill Processing Plant. Comprehensive restoration of Mundays Hill, Double Arches, Churchways Complex & Nine Acres to predominantly agricultural land & woodland with hedgerows, boundary vegetation and footpath/linkages to allow public access) | ///remedy.ballots.bound | Granted | 31/10/2023 |
CB/23/01149/MWS | 16/3/2023 | Address: Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Condition 47 Drainage Scheme ground and surface water monitoring report. (Consolidating planning application for the continued winning & working of silica sand from the Mundays Hill Quarry & Churchways Complex encompassing review of old mineral permissions within Eastern Way Complex and winning & working of silica sand from a western extension to Mundays Hill Quarry. Variation of hours for processing at Mundays Hill Processing Plant. Comprehensive restoration of Mundays Hill, Double Arches, Churchways Complex & Nine Acres to predominantly agricultural land & woodland with hedgerows, boundary vegetation and footpath/linkages to allow public access) | ///remedy.ballots.bound | Granted | 31/10/2023 |
CB/23/02166/FULL | 4/9/2023 | Address: 10 Thrift Road, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AX Description: Single storey rear extension & loft conversion with rear dormer & hip to gable extension | ///rice.spray.seats | Granted | 26/10/2023 |
CB/23/00431/DOC | 9/2/2023 | Address: Mileway House, Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Conditions 2,3,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,16,17 & 18 against planning permission CB/19/00644/FULL (Single-Storey Two Bedroom Dwelling) | ///healers.incomes.estate | Discharge of Condition Decision Released | 20/10/2023 |
CB/23/02177/ADV | 30/6/2023 | Address: Land off the A5 Garside Sands Eastern Way Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LF Description: Advertisement: Installation of 1 internally illuminated totem sign. | ///seated.squad.looks | Granted | 12/10/2023 |
CB/23/00738/FULL | 18/5/2023 | Address: Bakerswood Farm, Bakerswood Close, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0BN Description: Change of use of land to mixed agricultural and equestrian use, construction of farm track and siting of 6no stables to allow the keeping and exercising of horses and ponies for personal use. Retrospective | //oldest.rocks.jukebox | Granted | 21/9/2023 |
CB/23/02001/DOC | 16/6/2023 | Address: Garside Sands, Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Condition 6 against planning permission CB/20/02970/FULL (Construction and operation of an electric vehicle charging station and electric bus depot comprised of, an access road, area of hardstanding for parking with electric vehicle charging equipment and solar powered canopy, additional parking area, a coffee outlet with sedum grass roof, a fenced electric bus compound (with parking, charging equipment, welfare building with sedum grass roof and bus washing equipment) battery storage units, planting and associated electrical equipment.) | ///seated.squad.looks | Discharge of Condition Decision Released | 14/9/2023 |
CB/23/02412/FULL | 20/7/2023 | Address: 21 Woburn Road, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AP Description: Single storey rear and two storey front extensions. | ///scan.flash.translated | Granted | 13/9/2023 |
CB/23/02170/FULL | 11/7/2023 | Address: 3 Banwell Place, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0FS Description: Conversion of garage to form home office | ///tamed.wisely.silk | Granted | 5/9/2023 |
CB/23/02311/FULL | 12/7/2023 | Address: 31 Birds Hill, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AQ Description: Single storey rear extension. | ///moves.digits.dart | Granted | 29/8/2023 |
CB/23/02080/DOC | 23/6/2023 | Address: Nares Gladley Farm, Old Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0EA Description: Discharge of Conditions 3 & 4 against planning permission CB/21/01427/FULL (Conversion of an agricultural barn into a three bedroom house). | ///removes.nuns.budgeted | Discharge of Condition Decision Released | 18/8/2023 |
CB/23/02192/FULL | 30/6/2023 | Address: 30 Emu Close, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AT Description: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of a new conservatory to the rear. | ///layers.faded.slimy | Granted | 14/8/2023 |
CB/23/01187/FULL | 23/5/2023 | Address: New Access off Eastern Way, Heath and Reach Description: Creation of new access and internal access track and associated works including new electronic gates and wire mesh livestock fence with wooden posts. | ///banana.locker.taking | Refused | 8/8/2023 |
CB/23/01153/FULL | 25/5/2023 | Address: 7A Heath Green, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AB Description: Single and two-storey rear extension and infill to the existing garage with the addition of solar panels to the roof | ///pots.ranges.react | Granted | 5/7/2023 |
CB/23/01050/DOC | 29/3/2023 | Address: Garside Sands, Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Condition 3 against planning permission CB/20/02970/FULL (Construction and operation of an electric vehicle charging station and electric bus depot comprised of, an access road, area of hardstanding for parking with electric vehicle charging equipment and solar powered canopy, additional parking area, a coffee outlet with sedum grass roof, a fenced electric bus compound (with parking, charging equipment, welfare building with sedum grass roof and bus washing equipment) battery storage units, planting and associated electrical equipment.) | ///seated.squad.looks | Discharge of Condition Decision Released | 27/6/2023 |
CB/23/01051/DOC | 29/3/2023 | Address: Garside Sands, Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Condition 4 against planning permission CB/20/02970/FULL (Construction and operation of an electric vehicle charging station and electric bus depot comprised of, an access road, area of hardstanding for parking with electric vehicle charging equipment and solar powered canopy, additional parking area, a coffee outlet with sedum grass roof, a fenced electric bus compound (with parking, charging equipment, welfare building with sedum grass roof and bus washing equipment) battery storage units, planting and associated electrical equipment.) | ///seated.squad.looks | Discharge of Condition Decision Released | 26/6/2023 |
CB/23/00946/DOC | 21/3/2023 | Address: Garside Sands, Eastern Way, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 9LF Description: Discharge of Condition 12 against planning permission CB/20/02970/FULL (Construction and operation of an electric vehicle charging station and electric bus depot comprised of, an access road, area of hardstanding for parking with electric vehicle charging equipment and solar powered canopy, additional parking area, a coffee outlet with sedum grass roof, a fenced electric bus compound (with parking, charging equipment, welfare building with sedum grass roof and bus washing equipment) battery storage units, planting and associated electrical equipment). | ///seated.squad.looks | Discharge of Condition Decision Released | 26/6/2023 |
CB/19/01753/MW | 30/5/2019 | Address: Bryants Lane & Reach Lane Quarries, Bryants Lane, Heath & Reach, Leighton Buzzard. Description: Extraction of sand; installation of new mineral processing plant; progressive restoration of site by infilling with an estimated 3.9Mm3 of imported inert material. | ///serve.valve.divide | Granted | 12/6/2023 |
CB/23/00275/OUT | 27/01/2023 | Address: Land rear to 15 Leighton Road, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AA Description: Outline Application: Erection of dwelling and demolition of existing barns. All matters reserved. | ///banana.locker.taking | Refused | 1/6/2023 |
CB/23/00742/FULL | 2/3/2023 | Address: 24 Lanes End, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AE Description: Development of a detached 3 bedroom dwelling | ///acting.that.trial | Refused | 17/5/2023 |
CB/22/04493/FULL | 12/01/2023 | Address: 9 Lanes End, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AE Description: Installation of solar panels to the roof | ///moral.branch.super | Granted | 3/5/2023 |
CB/22/03750/FULL | 5/10/2022 | Address: 4 Woburn Road, Heath And Reach, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 0AW Description: Erection of a dwelling on plot behind existing property. | ///grass.tend.shunts | Withdrawn | 26/4/2023 |
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