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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a detached two storey dwelling located on Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard. The garage is located at the front of the dwellinghouse to the east and is constructed of brickwork with a hip roof. The proposal is for the construction of a storage extension to the existing double garage. The garage extension would have a depth of approximately 3.6m, a width of approximately 6.4m and an overall height of approximately 4m.
The garage extension would be partially visible to the streetscene and it would extend beyond the existing front of the property however it will remain significantly set back from the road. It will be partially screened by the extensive landscaping at the front of the property. It is considered that the scale and design would remain proportionate to the property and the garage extension would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the garage extension is set close to the boundary to the south of No.149 Heath Road. The garage extension would have a limited impact to loss of light to this neighbouring property (side elevation) however given the proposal's single storey nature, existing boundary treatment and separation distance between the two properties this would not be considered so significant to warrant a reason for refusal. It is not considered that the single storey garage extension due to the scale, orientation and design of the proposal would result in any loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. All other neighbouring properties are considered sufficiently separated.
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 this application and raised no comments. The Highways Officer was consulted on this application and raised no objection as the works would not remove any existing parking or driveway space. The Trees and Landscape Officer were also consulted and despite a mature Lime tree recently being felled they concluded that they had insufficient grounds to raise objection to this application.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting:
The application site is a detached two storey dwelling located on Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard. The garage is located at the front of the dwellinghouse to the east and is constructed of brickwork with a hip roof. The proposal is for the construction of a storage extension to the existing double garage. The garage extension would have a depth of approximately 3.6m, a width of approximately 6.4m and an overall height of approximately 4m.
The garage extension would be partially visible to the streetscene and it would extend beyond the existing front of the property however it will remain significantly set back from the road. It will be partially screened by the extensive landscaping at the front of the property. It is considered that the scale and design would remain proportionate to the property and the garage extension would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the garage extension is set close to the boundary to the south of No.149 Heath Road. The garage extension would have a limited impact to loss of light to this neighbouring property (side elevation) however given the proposal's single storey nature, existing boundary treatment and separation distance between the two properties this would not be considered so significant to warrant a reason for refusal. It is not considered that the single storey garage extension due to the scale, orientation and design of the proposal would result in any loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. All other neighbouring properties are considered sufficiently separated.
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 this application and raised no comments. The Highways Officer was consulted on this application and raised no objection as the works would not remove any existing parking or driveway space. The Trees and Landscape Officer were also consulted and despite a mature Lime tree recently being felled they concluded that they had insufficient grounds to raise objection to this application.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of the 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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)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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