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)Reasons for Granting:
The application site is a detached dwelling and its curtilage located on the west side of Thorncote Road in Northill, constructed of brickwork with a tiled roof. The proposal is for the conversion of the loft space to create a first-floor bedroom.
It was noted on the site visit that the 3rd bedroom on the ground floor was in use as an office and this would be the location of the proposed staircase to the loft area to be converted into a bedroom. The proposed first floor bedroom would measure some 6.8 metres in width and 6.3 metres in depth with an ensuite, wardrobe and area for plant. The existing rooflight is located on the east facing roof slope which presents to the private amenity space and pea shingle driveway area at the rear of 'The Poachers' at 45 Thorncote Road.
It is considered that due to the modest scale and design of the proposal there would be no detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
In terms of impact upon neighbouring amenity, there are no external changes to the dwelling proposed. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. Northill Town Council and Ecology were consulted and have raised no objection.
It is considered that there would not be any unacceptable impacts upon neighbouring amenity for any neighbouring dwellings.
All other neighbouring dwellings would be sufficiently separated from the proposal and as such there will be no unacceptable impact to these neighbours.
It is considered that adequate parking exists at the site which comprises a large private gravelled parking area with three spaces detailed on the plans.
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 not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023), Section 12 of the NPPF (2023) and Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021).Reasons for Granting:
The application site is a detached dwelling and its curtilage located on the west side of Thorncote Road in Northill, constructed of brickwork with a tiled roof. The proposal is for the conversion of the loft space to create a first-floor bedroom.
It was noted on the site visit that the 3rd bedroom on the ground floor was in use as an office and this would be the location of the proposed staircase to the loft area to be converted into a bedroom. The proposed first floor bedroom would measure some 6.8 metres in width and 6.3 metres in depth with an ensuite, wardrobe and area for plant. The existing rooflight is located on the east facing roof slope which presents to the private amenity space and pea shingle driveway area at the rear of 'The Poachers' at 45 Thorncote Road.
It is considered that due to the modest scale and design of the proposal there would be no detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling and the surrounding area.
In terms of impact upon neighbouring amenity, there are no external changes to the dwelling proposed. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. Northill Town Council and Ecology were consulted and have raised no objection.
It is considered that there would not be any unacceptable impacts upon neighbouring amenity for any neighbouring dwellings.
All other neighbouring dwellings would be sufficiently separated from the proposal and as such there will be no unacceptable impact to these neighbours.
It is considered that adequate parking exists at the site which comprises a large private gravelled parking area with three spaces detailed on the plans.
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 not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023), Section 12 of the NPPF (2023) and Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021). |
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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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