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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a detached two storey dwelling constructed of red brickwork and a tiled roof. It is located in a residential area of similar style properties, within a cul-de-sac.
The existing dwelling has an integral single garage.
The proposal to convert the garage into a habitable room (study) and WC will result in the loss of the existing garage door and replacement with a window to match the existing fenestration at the property. The proposal will be visible from the streetscene, however it will appear in keeping with the front elevation of the existing dwelling and therefore its impact will be minimal within the streetscene.
The proposal due to its small scale and siting (in regard to both proximity to boundary and relationship with neighbouring dwellings) will not result in a harmful overbearing impact or material loss of light to adjoining occupiers. The proposal, due to its siting and positioning of windows, will not give rise to mutual overlooking concerns.
The existing garage does not meet the minimum requirements for it to be considered an off-street parking space in accordance with adopted parking standards. The existing off-street parking area will be retained. As the existing garage does not count towards off-street parking on the site, it is unlikely that the conversion will impact the off-street parking on the site or the public highway. The Highways Officer does not have any objections to the proposal.
Neighbouring properties and Stondon Parish Council have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting:
The application site is a detached two storey dwelling constructed of red brickwork and a tiled roof. It is located in a residential area of similar style properties, within a cul-de-sac.
The existing dwelling has an integral single garage.
The proposal to convert the garage into a habitable room (study) and WC will result in the loss of the existing garage door and replacement with a window to match the existing fenestration at the property. The proposal will be visible from the streetscene, however it will appear in keeping with the front elevation of the existing dwelling and therefore its impact will be minimal within the streetscene.
The proposal due to its small scale and siting (in regard to both proximity to boundary and relationship with neighbouring dwellings) will not result in a harmful overbearing impact or material loss of light to adjoining occupiers. The proposal, due to its siting and positioning of windows, will not give rise to mutual overlooking concerns.
The existing garage does not meet the minimum requirements for it to be considered an off-street parking space in accordance with adopted parking standards. The existing off-street parking area will be retained. As the existing garage does not count towards off-street parking on the site, it is unlikely that the conversion will impact the off-street parking on the site or the public highway. The Highways Officer does not have any objections to the proposal.
Neighbouring properties and Stondon Parish Council have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF. |
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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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)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 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.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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