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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a semi-detached dwelling located on Bideford Green, Linslade. The proposal is for the conversion of the front garage and flat roof changed to a pitched roof. The proposal would not lead to an increase in the depth or width of the garage however the new pitched roof would increase the overall height of the garage from 2.38m to 3.65m.
The new proposed pitched roof over would be visible the streetscene however it is considered proportionate in scale to the dwelling, and it is not considered to have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Overall, the proposal is not considered to have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The new proposed window to the front elevation would be visible to the streetscene but would be proportionate in scale. Overall, the fenestration changes are not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Due to the scale, design and siting of the proposal it is not considered that it would have a material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties.
In terms of the changes to fenestration, the new fenestration proposed on the front elevation would be facing towards the highway. This property is set back from the highway and due to the separation distance and existing windows at the front of the dwelling this change of fenestration would not have any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties.
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 therefore be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The Parish Council were consulted on the application and objected to this scheme on the grounds that when taken with the lack of suitable on-street parking provision, the loss of the existing garage would mean that car parking standards could no longer be met. However the Highways Officer was consulted on this application and they stated that the the garage does not meet the required internal dimensions to be considered as parking so it will not be seen as such. Therefore the works will not increase the number of bedrooms within the dwelling and therefore, parking at the site will be seen as like-for-like.
The application was subject to public consultation and a representation was received supporting the application.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting:
The application site is a semi-detached dwelling located on Bideford Green, Linslade. The proposal is for the conversion of the front garage and flat roof changed to a pitched roof. The proposal would not lead to an increase in the depth or width of the garage however the new pitched roof would increase the overall height of the garage from 2.38m to 3.65m.
The new proposed pitched roof over would be visible the streetscene however it is considered proportionate in scale to the dwelling, and it is not considered to have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Overall, the proposal is not considered to have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The new proposed window to the front elevation would be visible to the streetscene but would be proportionate in scale. Overall, the fenestration changes are not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Due to the scale, design and siting of the proposal it is not considered that it would have a material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties.
In terms of the changes to fenestration, the new fenestration proposed on the front elevation would be facing towards the highway. This property is set back from the highway and due to the separation distance and existing windows at the front of the dwelling this change of fenestration would not have any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties.
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 therefore be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The Parish Council were consulted on the application and objected to this scheme on the grounds that when taken with the lack of suitable on-street parking provision, the loss of the existing garage would mean that car parking standards could no longer be met. However the Highways Officer was consulted on this application and they stated that the the garage does not meet the required internal dimensions to be considered as parking so it will not be seen as such. Therefore the works will not increase the number of bedrooms within the dwelling and therefore, parking at the site will be seen as like-for-like.
The application was subject to public consultation and a representation was received supporting the application.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of 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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)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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