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)Reasons For Granting
The property is a detached bungalow located on Rook Tree Lane in Stotfold. The proposal consists of a single storey side and rear extension replacing an existing flat roof conservatory. The proposal would wrap around the side and rear of the property, with a width of 6.3m at its maximum extent and 2.1m at its minimum extent. The depth from the rear would measure 3.1m and 2.3m from the side . Additionally a pitched roof is proposed, with an eaves height of 2.3m and a highest point of 3.6m.
The majority of the proposal would be located to the rear of the property, however the side extension would be visible from the streetscene, but partially screened due to the application site being set back from the road. The properties along Rook Tree Lane follow a mixed pattern of development, so therefore this proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the street scene.
The proposed extension would have a similar footprint to an existing conservatory, but would have a relatively minor increase in width and depth. The proposed extension would be closer to the boundary with the adjacent property (7 Rook Tree Lane) by some 0.3m . However, existing built form along the boundary of this neighbouring property would reduce any potential material impacts on the residential amenities of this neighbouring property, and it is considered that the development would not have any significant impacted upon this residential dwelling. Due to the nature of the proposal as a wrap around extension on one side of the property, the proposal would be significantly separated from the other adjacent neighbour (11 Rook Tree Lane), it is considered for this reason that the development would not have any material impacts upon this or any other nearby residential dwelling house.
It is noted that the proposed pitched roof would increase the height of the proposal by some 0.9m at the highest point. This pitched ridge height of the roof is still set down from the existing ridgeline (3.6m compared to 4m on the main dwellinghouse) and therefore would not have an unacceptable impact on the character of the application site or surrounding streetscene.
Due to the proposal not containing any additional bedrooms, adequate parking provision is still retained and as such no additional parking would need to be provided.
Stotfold Town Council were consulted and raised no objection. An Archeology Officer was also consulted and raised no objection to the application. This proposal was also 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 have any material impacts to 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 Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons For Granting
The property is a detached bungalow located on Rook Tree Lane in Stotfold. The proposal consists of a single storey side and rear extension replacing an existing flat roof conservatory. The proposal would wrap around the side and rear of the property, with a width of 6.3m at its maximum extent and 2.1m at its minimum extent. The depth from the rear would measure 3.1m and 2.3m from the side . Additionally a pitched roof is proposed, with an eaves height of 2.3m and a highest point of 3.6m.
The majority of the proposal would be located to the rear of the property, however the side extension would be visible from the streetscene, but partially screened due to the application site being set back from the road. The properties along Rook Tree Lane follow a mixed pattern of development, so therefore this proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the street scene.
The proposed extension would have a similar footprint to an existing conservatory, but would have a relatively minor increase in width and depth. The proposed extension would be closer to the boundary with the adjacent property (7 Rook Tree Lane) by some 0.3m . However, existing built form along the boundary of this neighbouring property would reduce any potential material impacts on the residential amenities of this neighbouring property, and it is considered that the development would not have any significant impacted upon this residential dwelling. Due to the nature of the proposal as a wrap around extension on one side of the property, the proposal would be significantly separated from the other adjacent neighbour (11 Rook Tree Lane), it is considered for this reason that the development would not have any material impacts upon this or any other nearby residential dwelling house.
It is noted that the proposed pitched roof would increase the height of the proposal by some 0.9m at the highest point. This pitched ridge height of the roof is still set down from the existing ridgeline (3.6m compared to 4m on the main dwellinghouse) and therefore would not have an unacceptable impact on the character of the application site or surrounding streetscene.
Due to the proposal not containing any additional bedrooms, adequate parking provision is still retained and as such no additional parking would need to be provided.
Stotfold Town Council were consulted and raised no objection. An Archeology Officer was also consulted and raised no objection to the application. This proposal was also 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 have any material impacts to 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 Section 11 of 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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)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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