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)In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review (SBLPR) and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).In accordance with Article 35 (1) of the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015, the reason for any condition above relates to the Policies as referred to in the South Bedfordshire Local Plan Review (SBLPR) and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). |
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)This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority.This permission relates only to that required under the Town & Country Planning Acts and does not include any consent or approval under any other enactment or under the Building Regulations. Any other consent or approval which is necessary must be obtained from the appropriate authority. |
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)The applicants attention is drawn to their responsibility under The Equality Act 2010 and with particular regard to access arrangements for the disabled.
The Equality Act 2010 requires that service providers must think ahead and make reasonable adjustments to address barriers that impede disabled people.
These requirements are as follows:
Where a provision, criterion or practice puts disabled people at a substantial disadvantage to take reasonable steps to avoid that disadvantage;
Where a physical feature puts disabled people at a substantial disadvantage to avoid that disadvantage or adopt a reasonable alternative method of providing the service or exercising the function;
Where not providing an auxiliary aid puts disabled people at a substantial disadvantage to provide that auxiliary aid.
In doing this, it is a good idea to consider the range of disabilities that your actual or potential service users might have. You should not wait until a disabled person experiences difficulties using a service, as this may make it too late to make the necessary adjustment.
For further information on disability access contact:
The Centre for Accessible Environments (www.cae.org.uk)
Central Bedfordshire Access Group (www.centralbedsaccessgroup.co.uk)The applicants attention is drawn to their responsibility under The Equality Act 2010 and with particular regard to access arrangements for the disabled.
The Equality Act 2010 requires that service providers must think ahead and make reasonable adjustments to address barriers that impede disabled people.
These requirements are as follows:
Where a provision, criterion or practice puts disabled people at a substantial disadvantage to take reasonable steps to avoid that disadvantage;
Where a physical feature puts disabled people at a substantial disadvantage to avoid that disadvantage or adopt a reasonable alternative method of providing the service or exercising the function;
Where not providing an auxiliary aid puts disabled people at a substantial disadvantage to provide that auxiliary aid.
In doing this, it is a good idea to consider the range of disabilities that your actual or potential service users might have. You should not wait until a disabled person experiences difficulties using a service, as this may make it too late to make the necessary adjustment.
For further information on disability access contact:
The Centre for Accessible Environments (www.cae.org.uk)
Central Bedfordshire Access Group (www.centralbedsaccessgroup.co.uk) |
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)The applicant is informed of the following comments of Central Bedfordshire Council's Meeting the Accommodation Needs of Older People Team (MANOP):
Although there are few legal requirements for the layout and facilities in care homes, customer expectations have been changed in recent years by the facilities (such as en-suite bathrooms) offered in 'new-build' homes. This can present a challenge to the operators of older homes which have grown incrementally and/or which occupy premises that were not originally designed for the purpose of being a care home.
We welcome any attempts by operators to update their facilities and note that this application proposes additional rooms all with en-suite facilities.
We are aware that older care homes of this type often have issues with commercial viability when faced with competition from new-build homes (of which there are now three in the locality). Investment and expansion of the type proposed in this application is also welcomed from this perspective as the increase in capacity of the home along with the provision of en-suite facilities should both assist with the home's viability.
In relation to the submitted plans we have the following observation:
Bedroom 5 has an awkward relationship with its en-suite, requiring the resident to make a sharp turn whilst navigating the opening and closing of two doors in close proximity, which would be difficult for someone using a wheelchair or with limited mobility. It appears that this room layout could easily be reconfigured to resolve this issue.
It should be noted that research into good design for older people, especially those with dementia is ongoing and we encourage developers to keep abreast of the latest developments and incorporate these into their designs if at all possible. Many such design matters are very low cost, especially if incorporated into the building at the design or construction stage. We would suggest that the applicant reads the recent publication 'Dementia-friendly health and social care environments (HBN 08-02)' for more guidance in this area.The applicant is informed of the following comments of Central Bedfordshire Council's Meeting the Accommodation Needs of Older People Team (MANOP):
Although there are few legal requirements for the layout and facilities in care homes, customer expectations have been changed in recent years by the facilities (such as en-suite bathrooms) offered in 'new-build' homes. This can present a challenge to the operators of older homes which have grown incrementally and/or which occupy premises that were not originally designed for the purpose of being a care home.
We welcome any attempts by operators to update their facilities and note that this application proposes additional rooms all with en-suite facilities.
We are aware that older care homes of this type often have issues with commercial viability when faced with competition from new-build homes (of which there are now three in the locality). Investment and expansion of the type proposed in this application is also welcomed from this perspective as the increase in capacity of the home along with the provision of en-suite facilities should both assist with the home's viability.
In relation to the submitted plans we have the following observation:
Bedroom 5 has an awkward relationship with its en-suite, requiring the resident to make a sharp turn whilst navigating the opening and closing of two doors in close proximity, which would be difficult for someone using a wheelchair or with limited mobility. It appears that this room layout could easily be reconfigured to resolve this issue.
It should be noted that research into good design for older people, especially those with dementia is ongoing and we encourage developers to keep abreast of the latest developments and incorporate these into their designs if at all possible. Many such design matters are very low cost, especially if incorporated into the building at the design or construction stage. We would suggest that the applicant reads the recent publication 'Dementia-friendly health and social care environments (HBN 08-02)' for more guidance in this area. |
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)The landlord/occupier will have to make their own commercial waste collection arrangements as this is not a service Central Bedfordshire Council provides.The landlord/occupier will have to make their own commercial waste collection arrangements as this is not a service Central Bedfordshire Council provides. |
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)The applicant is informed of the following comments of Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service:
Although this should normally be dealt with at Building Regulations consultation stage, I would like to draw the developer's attention to the requirements of Building Regulations 'Approved Document B (Fire Safety) Volume 1 - Dwellinghouses' or 'Volume 2 Buildings other than dwellinghouses' as appropriate, particularly 'B5 - Access and Facilities for the Fire Service', to ensure compliance is met and specifically as below with respect to dwelling houses:-
- Vehicle access for a pump appliance to within 45m of all points within a dwelling house;
- Turning facilities should be provided in any dead end access route that is more than 20 m long. This can be by a hammerhead or turning circle, designed on the following table.
Vehicle Access Route Specification:- Table 2 : Typical Vehicle Access Route Specification (**Based on Bedfordshire FRS vehicles)
Appliance Type
Minimum Width of Road between Kerbs (m)
Minimum Width of Gateways (m)
Minimum Turning Circle between Kerbs (m)
Minimum Turning Circle between Walls (m)
Minimum Clearance height (m)
Minimum Carrying Capacity (tonne)**
Pump
3.7
3.1
16.8
19.2
3.7
18.0
High Reach
3.7
3.1
26.0
29.0
4.0
26.0The applicant is informed of the following comments of Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service:
Although this should normally be dealt with at Building Regulations consultation stage, I would like to draw the developer's attention to the requirements of Building Regulations 'Approved Document B (Fire Safety) Volume 1 - Dwellinghouses' or 'Volume 2 Buildings other than dwellinghouses' as appropriate, particularly 'B5 - Access and Facilities for the Fire Service', to ensure compliance is met and specifically as below with respect to dwelling houses:-
- Vehicle access for a pump appliance to within 45m of all points within a dwelling house;
- Turning facilities should be provided in any dead end access route that is more than 20 m long. This can be by a hammerhead or turning circle, designed on the following table.
Vehicle Access Route Specification:- Table 2 : Typical Vehicle Access Route Specification (**Based on Bedfordshire FRS vehicles)
Appliance Type
Minimum Width of Road between Kerbs (m)
Minimum Width of Gateways (m)
Minimum Turning Circle between Kerbs (m)
Minimum Turning Circle between Walls (m)
Minimum Clearance height (m)
Minimum Carrying Capacity (tonne)**
Pump
3.7
3.1
16.8
19.2
3.7
18.0
High Reach
3.7
3.1
26.0
29.0
4.0
26.0 |
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)Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Council's website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Council's website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. |
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