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)Reasons for Granting
The proposed development is for the conversion of a garage into a front entrance hall with a pitched roof. The proposal includes changes to the side fenestration and external materials at no.11, a detached dwellinghouse on the north side of Fildyke Road in Meppershall. The proposed pitched roof porch extension would measure some 3 metres in width, 1.7 metres in depth, 3.4 metres in height and 2.4 metres to the eaves.
Neighbouring property no. 9 Fildyke Road would be considered adequately separated from the proposal for no unacceptable amenity concerns to arise. There is close boarded fencing present at the shared boundary with this neighbour. Neighbouring property to the east, No. 13 Fildyke Road would be considered adequately separated from the proposal for no unacceptable amenity concerns to arise. The proposed new side door on the eastern elevation would replace an existing doorway and be installed flush with the existing wall. There is adequate boundary treatment present at the shared boundary with this neighbouring property to ensure no harm to the residential amenity of this or any other neighbouring property. Given the scale, design and location of the proposal it is not considered that the proposal would result in any detrimental impact on the residential amenity of any neighbouring dwelling.
The proposed finished materials would be matching facing brickwork, hardiplank cladding with uPVC fenestration and Marley modern tiles to match existing and would be readily visible in the street scene. The hardiplank cladding present at the front single storey porch would replace the existing flat roof and garage door and would be considered as a modern and subservient addition to the dwellinghouse. Due to the setback position of the porch and the modern design, it would be considered to not result in any unacceptable impact upon the character and appearance of the area.
The Council considers that developments should be sympathetic to the local character and vernacular of the area. Fildyke Road comprises dwellings of varying scale and design predominantly set back from the highway, with a mixture of finishes, colours and materials and additions to the front elevations.
It is considered the existing garage to be converted would not meet the requirements to support a workable off street parking space. The proposal does not increase the number of bedrooms and the parking arrangement would be viewed as like for like and therefore the proposal would not be required to demonstrate any additional parking spaces.
The application was subject to public consultation and no objections were received prior to making this decision.
The planning history of the site has been taken into account and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting
The proposed development is for the conversion of a garage into a front entrance hall with a pitched roof. The proposal includes changes to the side fenestration and external materials at no.11, a detached dwellinghouse on the north side of Fildyke Road in Meppershall. The proposed pitched roof porch extension would measure some 3 metres in width, 1.7 metres in depth, 3.4 metres in height and 2.4 metres to the eaves.
Neighbouring property no. 9 Fildyke Road would be considered adequately separated from the proposal for no unacceptable amenity concerns to arise. There is close boarded fencing present at the shared boundary with this neighbour. Neighbouring property to the east, No. 13 Fildyke Road would be considered adequately separated from the proposal for no unacceptable amenity concerns to arise. The proposed new side door on the eastern elevation would replace an existing doorway and be installed flush with the existing wall. There is adequate boundary treatment present at the shared boundary with this neighbouring property to ensure no harm to the residential amenity of this or any other neighbouring property. Given the scale, design and location of the proposal it is not considered that the proposal would result in any detrimental impact on the residential amenity of any neighbouring dwelling.
The proposed finished materials would be matching facing brickwork, hardiplank cladding with uPVC fenestration and Marley modern tiles to match existing and would be readily visible in the street scene. The hardiplank cladding present at the front single storey porch would replace the existing flat roof and garage door and would be considered as a modern and subservient addition to the dwellinghouse. Due to the setback position of the porch and the modern design, it would be considered to not result in any unacceptable impact upon the character and appearance of the area.
The Council considers that developments should be sympathetic to the local character and vernacular of the area. Fildyke Road comprises dwellings of varying scale and design predominantly set back from the highway, with a mixture of finishes, colours and materials and additions to the front elevations.
It is considered the existing garage to be converted would not meet the requirements to support a workable off street parking space. The proposal does not increase the number of bedrooms and the parking arrangement would be viewed as like for like and therefore the proposal would not be required to demonstrate any additional parking spaces.
The application was subject to public consultation and no objections were received prior to making this decision.
The planning history of the site has been taken into account and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), 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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)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).
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.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).
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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)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:
http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/bands/find.aspxWill 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:
http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/bands/find.aspx |
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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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