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)Reasons For Granting
The property is a semi-detached dwelling located on St Michaels Avenue in Houghton Regis. The proposal consists of the conversion of an existing garage and the creation of a new front entrance. The proposed garage conversion would be visible from the streetscene to the front of the property.
There is a mixed grain of development along St Michaels Avenue, with garages being considered a locally distinctive feature across the streetscene, and as such the proposal would not look out of character or would harm the appearance of the surrounding area.
The existing garage door and front door would be replaced by a brick wall to match existing, and a new front entrance located in the centre of this new wall. These proposed changes would be considered sympathetic additions to the property, and are not considered to cause harm to the character and appearance of the streetscene.
The proposed garage conversion would not include any additional built form and therefore due to the design, scale and size of the proposal it is not considered that it would have a material impact on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties.
The existing garage in its current form would not meet the required dimensions to an off-site parking space (currently measuring 2.4m in width and 2.4m in depth) however, it is considered that there would be adequate parking provision retained on site.
Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted and raised no objection. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
As a whole, it is not considered that the proposal would result in any material impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties and would not have a detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposal would therefore be in conformity with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons For Granting
The property is a semi-detached dwelling located on St Michaels Avenue in Houghton Regis. The proposal consists of the conversion of an existing garage and the creation of a new front entrance. The proposed garage conversion would be visible from the streetscene to the front of the property.
There is a mixed grain of development along St Michaels Avenue, with garages being considered a locally distinctive feature across the streetscene, and as such the proposal would not look out of character or would harm the appearance of the surrounding area.
The existing garage door and front door would be replaced by a brick wall to match existing, and a new front entrance located in the centre of this new wall. These proposed changes would be considered sympathetic additions to the property, and are not considered to cause harm to the character and appearance of the streetscene.
The proposed garage conversion would not include any additional built form and therefore due to the design, scale and size of the proposal it is not considered that it would have a material impact on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties.
The existing garage in its current form would not meet the required dimensions to an off-site parking space (currently measuring 2.4m in width and 2.4m in depth) however, it is considered that there would be adequate parking provision retained on site.
Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted and raised no objection. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
As a whole, it is not considered that the proposal would result in any material impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties and would not have a detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposal would therefore be in conformity with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 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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)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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