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)Reasons for granting:
The proposal seeks to convert the existing garage and replace the existing garage door with matching brickwork and a window. The proposed garage conversion would be visible within the street scene being located on the principal elevation of the dwelling. There is a mixed grain of development within the street scene with multiple examples of garage conversions, most notably at neighbouring property No.81, and as such the proposed garage conversion would not look out of character and would not harm the character of the area.
The proposal due to its scale, design and siting (in regard to both proximity to boundary and relationship with neighbouring dwellings) would not result in a harmful overbearing impact, a material loss of light or a loss of privacy.
The Town Council have stated no objection be made to the application, subject to the highways authority being satisfied that the loss of the integral garage will not compromise the ability to meet parking standards, and that any resulting on-street parking would not obstruct the turning head in the road. The proposal would result in the loss of a parking space within the existing garage, however it is considered that there would be adequate parking retained on site to the front of garage/ dwelling.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received.
It is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons for granting:
The proposal seeks to convert the existing garage and replace the existing garage door with matching brickwork and a window. The proposed garage conversion would be visible within the street scene being located on the principal elevation of the dwelling. There is a mixed grain of development within the street scene with multiple examples of garage conversions, most notably at neighbouring property No.81, and as such the proposed garage conversion would not look out of character and would not harm the character of the area.
The proposal due to its scale, design and siting (in regard to both proximity to boundary and relationship with neighbouring dwellings) would not result in a harmful overbearing impact, a material loss of light or a loss of privacy.
The Town Council have stated no objection be made to the application, subject to the highways authority being satisfied that the loss of the integral garage will not compromise the ability to meet parking standards, and that any resulting on-street parking would not obstruct the turning head in the road. The proposal would result in the loss of a parking space within the existing garage, however it is considered that there would be adequate parking retained on site to the front of garage/ dwelling.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received.
It is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide. |
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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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