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)Reasons for granting:
The proposed heat pump would be sited to the side of the dwelling and would be partly visible to the streetscene. There is a mixed grain of development within the streetscene, and existing residential paraphernalia upon this side elevation, including air conditioning units, and car charging point. It is considered that the development would not look out of character and would not harm the character and appearance of the streescene. Policy CC1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan states that the Council should take full advantage of opportunities to incorporate renewable energy technologies, and should increase its resilience to the impacts of climate change. Therefore, it is considered that positive weight should be given to applications that implement renewable energy technologies. Due to the small scale of the insulation it is not considered to have a significant impact upon the visual amenity of the area.
The proposed heat pump due to its scale, design and siting (in terms of proximity to boundary and relationship with neighbouring properties), would not result in an unacceptable loss of light, overbearing impact and loss of privacy. The heat pump would be located adjacent to the boundary with 124 Bedford Road. The heat pump due to its small scale and associated use is not considered to cause harm to neighbouring properties by way of adverse noise levels, however it is considered appropriate to attach a condition to limit the noise levels, in accordance with the Pollution Officers comments.
On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and as such will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking.
It is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and CC1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting:
The proposed heat pump would be sited to the side of the dwelling and would be partly visible to the streetscene. There is a mixed grain of development within the streetscene, and existing residential paraphernalia upon this side elevation, including air conditioning units, and car charging point. It is considered that the development would not look out of character and would not harm the character and appearance of the streescene. Policy CC1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan states that the Council should take full advantage of opportunities to incorporate renewable energy technologies, and should increase its resilience to the impacts of climate change. Therefore, it is considered that positive weight should be given to applications that implement renewable energy technologies. Due to the small scale of the insulation it is not considered to have a significant impact upon the visual amenity of the area.
The proposed heat pump due to its scale, design and siting (in terms of proximity to boundary and relationship with neighbouring properties), would not result in an unacceptable loss of light, overbearing impact and loss of privacy. The heat pump would be located adjacent to the boundary with 124 Bedford Road. The heat pump due to its small scale and associated use is not considered to cause harm to neighbouring properties by way of adverse noise levels, however it is considered appropriate to attach a condition to limit the noise levels, in accordance with the Pollution Officers comments.
On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and as such will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking.
It is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1 and CC1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the NPPF. |
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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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