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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a semi-detached dwelling located on Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for a single storey front extension. The front extension would have a depth of 2.1m, a width of 4.73m and an overall height of 3.7m.
The front extension would be visible to the streetscene and would extend beyond the existing front of the property however it would be set back from the highway boundary. There is an existing range of front extensions in the local area notably the neighbouring property No.86 Heath Road and due to this it is considered the front extension would be in keeping with the local area and the scale and design would remain proportionate to the property. Overall, the proposed development is 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.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, all neighbours for the front extension are considered sufficiently separated for there to be any neighbouring impact due to the sitting and scale of the proposal.
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 made no comments. The ecology officer was consulted on this application and had no objection. Highways were also consulted on this application and concluded the parking layout would be considered like-for-like. On this basis they provided no objection but did include some informatives that have been included in this report.
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 Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting:
The application site is a semi-detached dwelling located on Heath Road, Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for a single storey front extension. The front extension would have a depth of 2.1m, a width of 4.73m and an overall height of 3.7m.
The front extension would be visible to the streetscene and would extend beyond the existing front of the property however it would be set back from the highway boundary. There is an existing range of front extensions in the local area notably the neighbouring property No.86 Heath Road and due to this it is considered the front extension would be in keeping with the local area and the scale and design would remain proportionate to the property. Overall, the proposed development is 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.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, all neighbours for the front extension are considered sufficiently separated for there to be any neighbouring impact due to the sitting and scale of the proposal.
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 made no comments. The ecology officer was consulted on this application and had no objection. Highways were also consulted on this application and concluded the parking layout would be considered like-for-like. On this basis they provided no objection but did include some informatives that have been included in this report.
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 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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)The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highwayThe contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highway |
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