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)The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a varied design.
The proposal is for a single storey rear extension which would have a depth of some 2.7 metres, a width of some 2.8 metres, an eaves height of some 2.3 metres and a maximum height of some 3.4 metres.
The proposal would be sited to the rear of the dwellinghouse and would not be readily visible to the streetscene. As such, it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Having regard to siting and location, the proposal would appear to be appropriate in scale and design. The proposed extension is of a single storey design and harmonises with its existing built form. Overall, the proposal is not considered to have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of impact on neighbouring amenity, the single storey rear extension would be sited some 1.7 metres from the shared side boundary with No. 26 Medley Close and would be further separated by some 4.8 metres from the nearest built form of this neighbour. Given the separation from the shared side boundary and the nearest built form of this neighbour, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact to neighbouring dwelling No. 26. No. 15 Bower Lane is sited to the rear of the application site and would be adequately separated from the proposed development. As such, due to the separation distance and the single storey nature of the proposal, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the privacy or overlooking to the neighbouring property to the rear.
The 2 x rooflights would have a flat roof design. These would not result in any loss of privacy to neighbouring dwellings due to their position and outlook upwards rather than outwards.
It is therefore considered that the proposal as a whole would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would therefore be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021) and Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF.The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a varied design.
The proposal is for a single storey rear extension which would have a depth of some 2.7 metres, a width of some 2.8 metres, an eaves height of some 2.3 metres and a maximum height of some 3.4 metres.
The proposal would be sited to the rear of the dwellinghouse and would not be readily visible to the streetscene. As such, it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Having regard to siting and location, the proposal would appear to be appropriate in scale and design. The proposed extension is of a single storey design and harmonises with its existing built form. Overall, the proposal is not considered to have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of impact on neighbouring amenity, the single storey rear extension would be sited some 1.7 metres from the shared side boundary with No. 26 Medley Close and would be further separated by some 4.8 metres from the nearest built form of this neighbour. Given the separation from the shared side boundary and the nearest built form of this neighbour, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact to neighbouring dwelling No. 26. No. 15 Bower Lane is sited to the rear of the application site and would be adequately separated from the proposed development. As such, due to the separation distance and the single storey nature of the proposal, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the privacy or overlooking to the neighbouring property to the rear.
The 2 x rooflights would have a flat roof design. These would not result in any loss of privacy to neighbouring dwellings due to their position and outlook upwards rather than outwards.
It is therefore considered that the proposal as a whole would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would therefore be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021) and Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF. |
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)Based on information submitted there are no known issues raised in the context of Human Rights / The Equalities Act 2010 and as such there would be no relevant implications.Based on information submitted there are no known issues raised in the context of Human Rights / The Equalities Act 2010 and as such there would be no relevant implications. |
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)The site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Natural England have not provided any comments on this application, however, as no additional independent overnight accommodation is proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC.The site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Natural England have not provided any comments on this application, however, as no additional independent overnight accommodation is proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC. |
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)GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan
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 Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).GDP Policy Informative Central Beds Local Plan
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 Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 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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)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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