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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:21 / 11 / 2023
Registration (Validation) Date:22 / 11 / 2023
Consultation Start Date:22 / 11 / 2023
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):28 / 12 / 2023
Target Date for Decision:17 / 01 / 2024
Location:2 Carina Drive, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3XQ
Parish Name:Leighton-Linslade
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Single storey side extension
Case Officer:Charlie Keen
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 4086
Case Officer Email:charlie.keen@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Mr A Emmer
2 The Ride
Totternhoe
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1RH
Press Date:No date
Site Notice Date:07 / 12 / 2023
NeighboursResponses Received: 0
and Representatives:In Favour: 0
Representation DetailsAgainst: 0
Comments: 0
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:07/12/2023
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:No date
Decision Level:Officer Delegated
Date Decision Made:10 / 01 / 2024
Date Decision Despatched:10 / 01 / 2024
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )Reasons for granting: The application site is a detached dwelling within Carina Drive in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is a single storey side extension. The single storey side extension would have a depth of 4.24m, width of 2.44m and a maximum height of 2.72m. The proposal would not be visible from the street scene as it infill's the gap at the rear of the application site. It is considered proportionate in scale to the dwelling, and it 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 side extension is close to the side boundary of No.4 Carina Drive. Given the scale and design of the proposed development it is not considered that the proposal would result in any detrimental loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. All other properties are sufficiently separated from the proposed single storey side extension. 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 Parish Council were consulted on the application and have raised no objections. 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 and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting: The application site is a detached dwelling within Carina Drive in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is a single storey side extension. The single storey side extension would have a depth of 4.24m, width of 2.44m and a maximum height of 2.72m. The proposal would not be visible from the street scene as it infill's the gap at the rear of the application site. It is considered proportionate in scale to the dwelling, and it 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 side extension is close to the side boundary of No.4 Carina Drive. Given the scale and design of the proposed development it is not considered that the proposal would result in any detrimental loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. All other properties are sufficiently separated from the proposed single storey side extension. 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 Parish Council were consulted on the application and have raised no objections. 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 and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
2 )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.
3 )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.
4 )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).
5 )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.
6 )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
Appeal Received Date:This case has no appeals against it
Planning Obligation Status:Not available

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