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)Reasons for Granting
The application site is a detached dwelling known as 3 The Hollies, Shefford. The site is located in a built-up area of the town within a development of similarly styled houses. The proposal is for a partial conversion of a double garage into a utility room.
The proposal includes changes to the fenestration that would be readily visible from the street scene, these changes are proportionate in scale and the proposal would be finished with materials to match and complement the existing property. It is therefore considered that the proposed partial garage conversion would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the local area and neighbouring dwellings.
In terms of impact on neighbouring amenity, the partial garage conversion would face the highway adjacent to high hedging forming the boundary to no.4 The Hollies. As a result, the proposal would not result in any loss of light, privacy, or be an overbearing impact to neighbouring properties.
There is an existing driveway suitable to park 4 vehicles off-road. The current guidance for parking provision states that a dwelling of this size requires a minimum of 4 off-road parking spaces measuring 2.5m x 5.0m each. It should be noted that the garage conversion will leave only one garage but the sizing of the proposed single and even the existing double garage do not meet the CBC Design Guide internal dimension requirements for a garage and therefore will not be included as parking spaces. The highways officer was consulted and raised no objections.
The Town Council were consulted on the application and have raised no objection. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal, as a whole, is considered to be in accordance with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for Granting
The application site is a detached dwelling known as 3 The Hollies, Shefford. The site is located in a built-up area of the town within a development of similarly styled houses. The proposal is for a partial conversion of a double garage into a utility room.
The proposal includes changes to the fenestration that would be readily visible from the street scene, these changes are proportionate in scale and the proposal would be finished with materials to match and complement the existing property. It is therefore considered that the proposed partial garage conversion would be in keeping with the character and appearance of the local area and neighbouring dwellings.
In terms of impact on neighbouring amenity, the partial garage conversion would face the highway adjacent to high hedging forming the boundary to no.4 The Hollies. As a result, the proposal would not result in any loss of light, privacy, or be an overbearing impact to neighbouring properties.
There is an existing driveway suitable to park 4 vehicles off-road. The current guidance for parking provision states that a dwelling of this size requires a minimum of 4 off-road parking spaces measuring 2.5m x 5.0m each. It should be noted that the garage conversion will leave only one garage but the sizing of the proposed single and even the existing double garage do not meet the CBC Design Guide internal dimension requirements for a garage and therefore will not be included as parking spaces. The highways officer was consulted and raised no objections.
The Town Council were consulted on the application and have raised no objection. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal, as a whole, is considered to be in accordance with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. |
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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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)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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)Highways:
The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of demolition/construction of the development hereby approved.
The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highwayHighways:
The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of demolition/construction of the development hereby approved.
The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highway |
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