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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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)Will a new extension affect your Council Tax Charge?
The rate of Council Tax you pay depends on which valuation band your home is placed in. This is determined by the market value of your home as at 1 April 1991.
Your property's Council Tax band may change if the property is extended. The Council Tax band will only change when a relevant transaction takes place. For example, if you sell your property after extending it, the new owner may have to pay a higher band of Council Tax.
If however you add an annexe to your property, the Valuation Office Agency may decide that the annexe should be banded separately for Council Tax. If this happens, you will have to start paying Council Tax for the annexe as soon as it is completed. If the annexe is occupied by a relative of the residents of the main dwelling, it may qualify for a Council Tax discount or exemption. Contact the Council for advice on 0300 300 8306.
The website link is:
https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax-bandsWill a new extension affect your Council Tax Charge?
The rate of Council Tax you pay depends on which valuation band your home is placed in. This is determined by the market value of your home as at 1 April 1991.
Your property's Council Tax band may change if the property is extended. The Council Tax band will only change when a relevant transaction takes place. For example, if you sell your property after extending it, the new owner may have to pay a higher band of Council Tax.
If however you add an annexe to your property, the Valuation Office Agency may decide that the annexe should be banded separately for Council Tax. If this happens, you will have to start paying Council Tax for the annexe as soon as it is completed. If the annexe is occupied by a relative of the residents of the main dwelling, it may qualify for a Council Tax discount or exemption. Contact the Council for advice on 0300 300 8306.
The website link is:
https://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax-bands |
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)The applicant is advised that no private surface water drainage system designed as part of a new development, will be allowed to enter any existing highway surface water drainage system.The applicant is advised that no private surface water drainage system designed as part of a new development, will be allowed to enter any existing highway surface water drainage system. |
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)The applicant is reminded that residents will be expected to present their bins at the roadside/Highway on Back Street as per the existing neighbouring dwellings.The applicant is reminded that residents will be expected to present their bins at the roadside/Highway on Back Street as per the existing neighbouring dwellings. |
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)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)**Pump3.73.116.819.23.718.0High Reach3.73.126.029.04.026.0If the criteria for fire appliance access to within 45 metres as set out above cannot be reached for residential premises, the Building Control and Fire Authority should be consulted at an early stage, as alternative arrangements may be acceptable. Typically, this is either because the new site is landlocked or because the new access is too narrow to get an appliance close enough.
The following options are available if access is within:-45 - <60 metres - Domestic/residential sprinklers required; 60 - 90 metres - Domestic/residential sprinklers and a fire hydrant installed immediately by the access driveway;Over 90 metres - Not acceptable B. We ask that the developer arranges to install fire hydrants in number and location as follows:- On a residential site we will need one hydrant at least every 180 metres with no property further than 90 metres from the nearest hydrant. The minimum flow should be as described in the National Guidance Document published by UK Water and the Local Government Association. The relevant section is copied below from Appendix 5:- 1. Housing -detached houses of not more than two floors, should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of eight litres per second through any single hydrant. Multi-occupied housing developments with units of more than two floors, should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of 20 to 35 litres per second through any single hydrant on the development." In addition to the formal guidance or requirements, I would add that where possible consideration is given to access for the hydrants, so they are positioned on pathways/pedestrian areas, close to but not within vehicle standing areas where they are likely to be obstructed by parked cars/lorries (e.g. in an area designated for parking or loading as part of the development). C. We recommend the installation of fire sprinklers as per the guidance appended to this reply. Specific Detail: The nearest existing hydrant is outside 21 Back Street, approximately 140 metres from the proposed dwelling. A suitable water main runs along Back Street past the entrance to this site. The developer must provide a fire hydrant in line with section B above or we would object to this development. A hydrant fitted to the existing water main at the site entrance would be sufficient in this case,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)**Pump3.73.116.819.23.718.0High Reach3.73.126.029.04.026.0If the criteria for fire appliance access to within 45 metres as set out above cannot be reached for residential premises, the Building Control and Fire Authority should be consulted at an early stage, as alternative arrangements may be acceptable. Typically, this is either because the new site is landlocked or because the new access is too narrow to get an appliance close enough.
The following options are available if access is within:-45 - <60 metres - Domestic/residential sprinklers required; 60 - 90 metres - Domestic/residential sprinklers and a fire hydrant installed immediately by the access driveway;Over 90 metres - Not acceptable B. We ask that the developer arranges to install fire hydrants in number and location as follows:- On a residential site we will need one hydrant at least every 180 metres with no property further than 90 metres from the nearest hydrant. The minimum flow should be as described in the National Guidance Document published by UK Water and the Local Government Association. The relevant section is copied below from Appendix 5:- 1. Housing -detached houses of not more than two floors, should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of eight litres per second through any single hydrant. Multi-occupied housing developments with units of more than two floors, should have a water supply capable of delivering a minimum of 20 to 35 litres per second through any single hydrant on the development." In addition to the formal guidance or requirements, I would add that where possible consideration is given to access for the hydrants, so they are positioned on pathways/pedestrian areas, close to but not within vehicle standing areas where they are likely to be obstructed by parked cars/lorries (e.g. in an area designated for parking or loading as part of the development). C. We recommend the installation of fire sprinklers as per the guidance appended to this reply. Specific Detail: The nearest existing hydrant is outside 21 Back Street, approximately 140 metres from the proposed dwelling. A suitable water main runs along Back Street past the entrance to this site. The developer must provide a fire hydrant in line with section B above or we would object to this development. A hydrant fitted to the existing water main at the site entrance would be sufficient in this case, |
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)The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained from the Highways Help Desk tel: 0300 300 8049The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained from the Highways Help Desk tel: 0300 300 8049 |
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The applicant is advised that in order to comply with Condition 6 of this permission it may be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. You are advised to contact the Highways Agreements Officer, Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. E-mail highwaysagreements@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
The applicant is advised that in order to comply with Condition 6 of this permission it may be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. You are advised to contact the Highways Agreements Officer, Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. E-mail highwaysagreements@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk |
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