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)Reasons For Granting,
The property is a detached dwelling located on a corner plot along Damson Place in Lower Stondon. The application consists of a retrospective garage conversion with additional side windows. This development has already been undertaken on the application site.
As the works are mostly internal, it is not considered that the proposal would have any material impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
The garage door located on the principal elevation would be retained, however two further window are located along the side elevation at the ground floor level. These windows are considered to be sympathetic additions to the main dwellinghouse, and therefore it is not considered that the proposal would have any detrimental impacts to the character of the surrounding area.
The garage conversion would be obscured from the adjacent neighbours (19 and 21 Damson Place) by the bulk of the main dwellinghouse, and the public highway between the properties. Therefore the proposal would not have an impact on the neighbour amenities of these properties.
The proposed side windows face towards the other adjacent neighbour (10 Damson Place), however a window at the same level is already existing along this elevation. and therefore it is not considered that these windows would lead to any mutual overlooking concerns.
All other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impacts.
As the proposal would lead to the removal of a parking space, and the creation of a bedroom on the site, a Highways Officer was consulted on this proposal.
The additional bedroom would bring the number within the dwelling to four, therefore requiring three parking spaces to be provided. A parking plan has been provided by the agent, demonstrating three parking spaces on the hard standing to the front the property. Therefore the parking provision has been adequately satisfied, and thus the proposal is in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Lower Stondon Parish Council were consulted on this application, and raised no objection, but did voice concerns surrounding parking provision on the site. However, as noted above, adequate spaces have been provided for off-street parking.
This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
Given the siting, scale and design of the application it is not considered that the proposal would lead to any detrimental impacts to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties.
The application is therefore in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons For Granting,
The property is a detached dwelling located on a corner plot along Damson Place in Lower Stondon. The application consists of a retrospective garage conversion with additional side windows. This development has already been undertaken on the application site.
As the works are mostly internal, it is not considered that the proposal would have any material impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
The garage door located on the principal elevation would be retained, however two further window are located along the side elevation at the ground floor level. These windows are considered to be sympathetic additions to the main dwellinghouse, and therefore it is not considered that the proposal would have any detrimental impacts to the character of the surrounding area.
The garage conversion would be obscured from the adjacent neighbours (19 and 21 Damson Place) by the bulk of the main dwellinghouse, and the public highway between the properties. Therefore the proposal would not have an impact on the neighbour amenities of these properties.
The proposed side windows face towards the other adjacent neighbour (10 Damson Place), however a window at the same level is already existing along this elevation. and therefore it is not considered that these windows would lead to any mutual overlooking concerns.
All other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impacts.
As the proposal would lead to the removal of a parking space, and the creation of a bedroom on the site, a Highways Officer was consulted on this proposal.
The additional bedroom would bring the number within the dwelling to four, therefore requiring three parking spaces to be provided. A parking plan has been provided by the agent, demonstrating three parking spaces on the hard standing to the front the property. Therefore the parking provision has been adequately satisfied, and thus the proposal is in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Lower Stondon Parish Council were consulted on this application, and raised no objection, but did voice concerns surrounding parking provision on the site. However, as noted above, adequate spaces have been provided for off-street parking.
This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
Given the siting, scale and design of the application it is not considered that the proposal would lead to any detrimental impacts to the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties.
The application is therefore in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and 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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