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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a detached dwelling within Airedale Close, Flitwick. The proposal is for a raised platform and summer house in rear garden which is retrospective. The summer house has a depth of approximately 4.2m, a width of approximately 5.95m, an eaves height of approximately 2.2m and a maximum height of approximately 3.16m. The raised platform has a depth of approximately 14m, a width of approximately 9.4m, an overall height of approximately 0.87m.
The proposed summer house and raised platform are set to the rear of the garden and so would not be readily visible within the street scene. They are considered proportionate in scale to the dwelling, and they are 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 neighbouring amenity, the summer house is a significant distance from No.4 Airedale Close. Given the existing boundary treatment, scale and design of the proposed development it would have a limited impact to this neighbour in terms of loss of privacy. However given the significant distance between the proposal and the dwelling and the partial screening from the fence between these properties this is not considered to have a detrimental impact to this neighbour. Due to the separation distance it is not considered the proposal would result in any loss of light or overbearing impact to this neighbour. The proposal is close to the boundary of No.31 and No.29 Williams Way and due to the site levels, there was concern from officers that the development may lead to a loss of privacy for both of these neighbouring properties. It was recommended that a privacy screen be installed to reduce the potential neighbouring amenity caused by the use of the summer house which is set on the raised platform. In accordance with the above recommendation, a privacy screen has been included on the plans which creates a visual barrier between the summer house and the rear gardens of the properties in Williams Way, it is now considered that the development would not result in a loss of privacy that would warrant refusal of the application. Given the scale and design of the proposed development it is not considered the proposal would result in any loss of light or overbearing impact to this neighbour. It is noted that the site is on an elevated position in relation to these properties due to the raised platform, and the levels of the site have been taking into consideration whilst making this determination. All other properties are sufficiently separated from the proposed summer house for there to be any material impact. It is necessary to include a condition to ensure that the privacy screen is erected and retained for the life of the development.
It is therefore considered that, subject to conditions 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 Airedale Close, Flitwick. The proposal is for a raised platform and summer house in rear garden which is retrospective. The summer house has a depth of approximately 4.2m, a width of approximately 5.95m, an eaves height of approximately 2.2m and a maximum height of approximately 3.16m. The raised platform has a depth of approximately 14m, a width of approximately 9.4m, an overall height of approximately 0.87m.
The proposed summer house and raised platform are set to the rear of the garden and so would not be readily visible within the street scene. They are considered proportionate in scale to the dwelling, and they are 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 neighbouring amenity, the summer house is a significant distance from No.4 Airedale Close. Given the existing boundary treatment, scale and design of the proposed development it would have a limited impact to this neighbour in terms of loss of privacy. However given the significant distance between the proposal and the dwelling and the partial screening from the fence between these properties this is not considered to have a detrimental impact to this neighbour. Due to the separation distance it is not considered the proposal would result in any loss of light or overbearing impact to this neighbour. The proposal is close to the boundary of No.31 and No.29 Williams Way and due to the site levels, there was concern from officers that the development may lead to a loss of privacy for both of these neighbouring properties. It was recommended that a privacy screen be installed to reduce the potential neighbouring amenity caused by the use of the summer house which is set on the raised platform. In accordance with the above recommendation, a privacy screen has been included on the plans which creates a visual barrier between the summer house and the rear gardens of the properties in Williams Way, it is now considered that the development would not result in a loss of privacy that would warrant refusal of the application. Given the scale and design of the proposed development it is not considered the proposal would result in any loss of light or overbearing impact to this neighbour. It is noted that the site is on an elevated position in relation to these properties due to the raised platform, and the levels of the site have been taking into consideration whilst making this determination. All other properties are sufficiently separated from the proposed summer house for there to be any material impact. It is necessary to include a condition to ensure that the privacy screen is erected and retained for the life of the development.
It is therefore considered that, subject to conditions 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. |
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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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)Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. |
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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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