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)Reasons for granting
The application site known as 7 Meadowsweet is a residential plot containing a single detached two storey dwelling house, within the settlement of Lower Stondon. The dwelling fronts Meadowsweet, and backs on to the open countryside. The proposed rear extension would have a depth of 2.6 metres, a width of 5 metres and a height of 3.6 metres and has been designed with a mono pitch roof and three roof lights.
Meadowsweet is characterised by houses of a similar style and design however this proposal would not be readily visible within the street scene. The materials used in the proposal would match closely with the materials used in the construction of the original dwellinghouse. Given that it would be single storey and subservient to the host dwelling, it is not considered that the proposed extension would adversely affect the character and appearance of the area. The other alterations to the dwelling include the removal of a rear balcony and an additional ground floor side facing window to the dining room. Due to the scale and siting of these alterations is it considered that there would be a neutral impact upon the character and appearance of the area. As a result, this proposal as a whole 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.
Due to the position of this property within the street, the relationship between neighbouring properties and the scale of the extension and alterations to the dwelling it is not considered that this proposal would result in any loss of light, privacy, harmful overlooking or be an overbearing impact to neighbouring properties. As such, the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of neighbouring amenity, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
The Parish Council were also consulted on the application and did not comment. No objections have been raised by any internal or external consultees. The application was also subject to public consultation and no representations were received. As such, the proposal, as a whole, is considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting
The application site known as 7 Meadowsweet is a residential plot containing a single detached two storey dwelling house, within the settlement of Lower Stondon. The dwelling fronts Meadowsweet, and backs on to the open countryside. The proposed rear extension would have a depth of 2.6 metres, a width of 5 metres and a height of 3.6 metres and has been designed with a mono pitch roof and three roof lights.
Meadowsweet is characterised by houses of a similar style and design however this proposal would not be readily visible within the street scene. The materials used in the proposal would match closely with the materials used in the construction of the original dwellinghouse. Given that it would be single storey and subservient to the host dwelling, it is not considered that the proposed extension would adversely affect the character and appearance of the area. The other alterations to the dwelling include the removal of a rear balcony and an additional ground floor side facing window to the dining room. Due to the scale and siting of these alterations is it considered that there would be a neutral impact upon the character and appearance of the area. As a result, this proposal as a whole 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.
Due to the position of this property within the street, the relationship between neighbouring properties and the scale of the extension and alterations to the dwelling it is not considered that this proposal would result in any loss of light, privacy, harmful overlooking or be an overbearing impact to neighbouring properties. As such, the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of neighbouring amenity, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
The Parish Council were also consulted on the application and did not comment. No objections have been raised by any internal or external consultees. The application was also subject to public consultation and no representations were received. As such, the proposal, as a whole, is considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the 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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)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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