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)The proposal is a detached property located on Willow Bank Walk in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal consists of a single storey front and side extension.
The proposed extension would extend 1.2m from the front of the property, and wrap around the side of the application site with a maximum depth of 4m, a width of 3.46m at its widest, and 1.12m at its shallowest. The proposal would also have a pitched roof with an eaves height of 2.25m, and a highest point of 3.57m. Additionally, a storm porch canopy is proposed to the front.
The proposal would be visible from the streetscene, and would extend beyond the existing front of the property. However, it would remain set back from the road, and the scale and design of the proposal would remain proportionate to the property. It is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the character and appearance of the application site or the surrounding area.
No additional built form is noted to the front of the other properties along Willow Bank Walk, however the proposal would not extend beyond the property line of the adjacent neighbour (8 Willow Bank Walk), and therefore would not have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of this neighbouring property.
Due to the application site being an end plot, all other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the application. site, and therefore no material impacts to the adjacent properties are expected.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no objection. Additionally, this application was subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal 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 impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.The proposal is a detached property located on Willow Bank Walk in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal consists of a single storey front and side extension.
The proposed extension would extend 1.2m from the front of the property, and wrap around the side of the application site with a maximum depth of 4m, a width of 3.46m at its widest, and 1.12m at its shallowest. The proposal would also have a pitched roof with an eaves height of 2.25m, and a highest point of 3.57m. Additionally, a storm porch canopy is proposed to the front.
The proposal would be visible from the streetscene, and would extend beyond the existing front of the property. However, it would remain set back from the road, and the scale and design of the proposal would remain proportionate to the property. It is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the character and appearance of the application site or the surrounding area.
No additional built form is noted to the front of the other properties along Willow Bank Walk, however the proposal would not extend beyond the property line of the adjacent neighbour (8 Willow Bank Walk), and therefore would not have a detrimental impact on the residential amenity of this neighbouring property.
Due to the application site being an end plot, all other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the application. site, and therefore no material impacts to the adjacent properties are expected.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no objection. Additionally, this application was subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal 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 impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity 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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)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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