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)Reasons for Granting
This application seeks retrospective planning permission for a garden building. The application site, known as 49 Ridgeway Drive, comprises of a two-storey, semi-detached dwellinghouse with a large rear garden and a pre-existing brick-built garage set into the garden.
The outbuilding is sited within the rear garden of the dwelling and is therefore not readily visible to the public realm from Ridgeway Drive. The outbuilding has a height of 2.5 metres, a depth of 6.2 metres and a width of 6.2 metres. The timber frame structure is finished with a flat roof and will later be finished with dark grey anthracite cladding to the side elevations and roof. Garden rooms and outbuildings are present within the immediate surroundings of the application site and as such the proposal would not result in any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
The proposed outbuilding would be sited to the rear of the garden at the application site. The building is separated from the fenced boundary by more than 1m and is sited adjacent to neighbouring outbuildings. Whilst the proposed outbuilding would be sited close to the shared boundary with neighbouring dwellings, it is considered that an outbuilding in a similar siting could be achievable under permitted development, such that it would not exceed 2.5 metres in height. As such, on balance, the proposed outbuilding would not be considered to result in a detrimental loss of light or overbearing impact upon occupants of this neighbouring dwelling, that would warrant a refusal of this application on this basis.
The use of this outbuilding is for a home gym, storage room and shower facility, as such the building will be incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse. A condition has been added to this decision to ensure that this use is maintained.
Dunstable Town Council were consulted on this application and have raised no objection. The Ecology team were consulted and raised no comment. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal, as a whole, is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023, and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting
This application seeks retrospective planning permission for a garden building. The application site, known as 49 Ridgeway Drive, comprises of a two-storey, semi-detached dwellinghouse with a large rear garden and a pre-existing brick-built garage set into the garden.
The outbuilding is sited within the rear garden of the dwelling and is therefore not readily visible to the public realm from Ridgeway Drive. The outbuilding has a height of 2.5 metres, a depth of 6.2 metres and a width of 6.2 metres. The timber frame structure is finished with a flat roof and will later be finished with dark grey anthracite cladding to the side elevations and roof. Garden rooms and outbuildings are present within the immediate surroundings of the application site and as such the proposal would not result in any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
The proposed outbuilding would be sited to the rear of the garden at the application site. The building is separated from the fenced boundary by more than 1m and is sited adjacent to neighbouring outbuildings. Whilst the proposed outbuilding would be sited close to the shared boundary with neighbouring dwellings, it is considered that an outbuilding in a similar siting could be achievable under permitted development, such that it would not exceed 2.5 metres in height. As such, on balance, the proposed outbuilding would not be considered to result in a detrimental loss of light or overbearing impact upon occupants of this neighbouring dwelling, that would warrant a refusal of this application on this basis.
The use of this outbuilding is for a home gym, storage room and shower facility, as such the building will be incidental to the enjoyment of the dwellinghouse. A condition has been added to this decision to ensure that this use is maintained.
Dunstable Town Council were consulted on this application and have raised no objection. The Ecology team were consulted and raised no comment. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal, as a whole, is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023, and Section 12 of the NPPF. |
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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 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. |
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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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