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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a semi-detached house located on the western side of Mead End in Biggleswade. It is constructed of brick and tile and has been previously extended. There is a triangular piece of amentiy land directly to the south.
The proposal is for the erection of a first floor side extension which will be clearly visible in the streetscene from both the front and side. The scheme has been amended to ensure the extension will be set down from the main ridgeline and back from the front elevation to ensure it will be subserivent in appearance. The plans have been corrected to show that the approx 1m distance from the side boundry will be retained. As such it is considered that the proposed scheme will not be unduly harmful to the character and appearance of the area.
No 126 Mead End is a two storey semi-detached dwelling which lies to the south west with its rear garden facing towards the rear garden of No 124. No 9 Coopers Close is a bungalow which lies to the rear. The proposed extension would be sited on the southern side of the dwelling alongside the amenity area and would be sufficently offset from all adjoining dwellings that there would be no undue loss of light or overbearing impact. The new bedroom would be served by a window on the front and side (the latter facing over the amenity area) together with a high level rooflight in the rear roofslope which would not result in any undue loss of privacy. The first floor rear elevation is blank and can be conditioned to remain as such to prevent any undue overlooking to No 126 Mead End in the future given the closer relationship between the extension and the rear garden of No 126 which is at a 90 degree angle.
The Highway Officer notes that the proposal will result in an increase from three to four bedrooms by building over the existing garage/kitchen area. The level of car parking would need to increase by one space in this instance. As the frontage has already been block paved this provides a new parking space to the front making two along with one space in the existing garage which is shown to be remaining. As the level of parking accords with the parking requirement for a 4 bedroom dwelling, no objection is raised from a highway point of view. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate access and parking has been retained.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Bigglewade Town Council awas consulted and have raised no objection.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2023).Reasons for granting:
The application site is a semi-detached house located on the western side of Mead End in Biggleswade. It is constructed of brick and tile and has been previously extended. There is a triangular piece of amentiy land directly to the south.
The proposal is for the erection of a first floor side extension which will be clearly visible in the streetscene from both the front and side. The scheme has been amended to ensure the extension will be set down from the main ridgeline and back from the front elevation to ensure it will be subserivent in appearance. The plans have been corrected to show that the approx 1m distance from the side boundry will be retained. As such it is considered that the proposed scheme will not be unduly harmful to the character and appearance of the area.
No 126 Mead End is a two storey semi-detached dwelling which lies to the south west with its rear garden facing towards the rear garden of No 124. No 9 Coopers Close is a bungalow which lies to the rear. The proposed extension would be sited on the southern side of the dwelling alongside the amenity area and would be sufficently offset from all adjoining dwellings that there would be no undue loss of light or overbearing impact. The new bedroom would be served by a window on the front and side (the latter facing over the amenity area) together with a high level rooflight in the rear roofslope which would not result in any undue loss of privacy. The first floor rear elevation is blank and can be conditioned to remain as such to prevent any undue overlooking to No 126 Mead End in the future given the closer relationship between the extension and the rear garden of No 126 which is at a 90 degree angle.
The Highway Officer notes that the proposal will result in an increase from three to four bedrooms by building over the existing garage/kitchen area. The level of car parking would need to increase by one space in this instance. As the frontage has already been block paved this provides a new parking space to the front making two along with one space in the existing garage which is shown to be remaining. As the level of parking accords with the parking requirement for a 4 bedroom dwelling, no objection is raised from a highway point of view. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate access and parking has been retained.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Bigglewade Town Council awas consulted and have raised no objection.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (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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)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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