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)Reasons for granting
The application site is 54 Coniston Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard. The dwelling is a terraced dwelling and is surrounded by two storey dwellings with a varied design.
The proposed development would include a part garage conversion. The proposal would be visible within the streetscene being located to the side of the host dwelling. However, the part conversion of the garage to a utility would be to the rear of the garage. As such, due to the small of the works and its modest nature and design, the proposal would not look out of keeping with the surrounding area and would not result in a detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the area.
The proposal due to its small scale, modest 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 any loss of privacy.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council raised no objection to the proposal, subject to the Highways Authority being satisfied that the proposal meets parking standards. The Highways Officer was consulted on the application and commented that the proposal would not increase the number of bedrooms within the dwelling and that there would loss of parking spaces as the garage does not meet the internal requirements to be considered as a parking space against the current parking standards, Therefore, the on-site parking will be deemed like-for-like.
It is therefore considered that the proposal as a whole would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with, Policy HQ1, T2, T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021) and Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting
The application site is 54 Coniston Road, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard. The dwelling is a terraced dwelling and is surrounded by two storey dwellings with a varied design.
The proposed development would include a part garage conversion. The proposal would be visible within the streetscene being located to the side of the host dwelling. However, the part conversion of the garage to a utility would be to the rear of the garage. As such, due to the small of the works and its modest nature and design, the proposal would not look out of keeping with the surrounding area and would not result in a detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the area.
The proposal due to its small scale, modest 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 any loss of privacy.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council raised no objection to the proposal, subject to the Highways Authority being satisfied that the proposal meets parking standards. The Highways Officer was consulted on the application and commented that the proposal would not increase the number of bedrooms within the dwelling and that there would loss of parking spaces as the garage does not meet the internal requirements to be considered as a parking space against the current parking standards, Therefore, the on-site parking will be deemed like-for-like.
It is therefore considered that the proposal as a whole would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with, Policy HQ1, T2, T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021) and Section 11 of the 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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)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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