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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a detached dwelling located on Marley Fields, Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for a single storey rear and front extension. The single storey rear extension would have a depth of 4.5m, a width of 6.32m and a flat roof height of 2.88m. The single storey front extension would have a depth of 1.26m, a width of 2.58m and a pitched roof height of 3.54m.
The single storey rear extension would not be readily visible within the street scene. It is considered proportionate in scale to the dwelling, and it is not considered to have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. The single storey front extension is set to the front of the property so will be visible to the streetscene however it will not extend beyond the existing front of the property and will be set back from the highway boundary. There is an existing range of front extensions in the local area and due to this it is considered the front extension will be in keeping with the local area and the scale and design would remain proportionate to the property. The ground floor and first floor front elevation will be rendered and this a design feature of a modern dwelling. The render is not considered harmful to the streetscene or surrounding area and will compliment the design of the property. It is noted that the render for this property on the front elevation would not require planning permission. 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.
The changes to the fenestration to the front ground floor extension would be visible to the streetscene but would be proportionate in scale and would replace a larger existing window that is present on site. This would compliment the design of the dwelling and make the windows near symmetrical on the ground floor front elevation. Overall, the fenestration changes are not considered to have a material 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, the single storey rear extension would be close to the side boundary of No.194 Marley Fields. Given the orientation of the dwellings, scale of proposal, existing boundary treatment, existing built form on the neighbouring property and existing built form on site there would be no significant impact on neighbouring amenity. It is not considered that the proposal would result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. The single storey rear extension is set off the side boundary to the south-west of No.190 Marley Fields. Given the existing built form on the neighbouring property, existing boundary treatment and the proposal's single storey nature it is not considered the proposal would result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. 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.
The new fenestration proposed on the front elevation would be facing towards the highway. This property is set back from the highway and due to the separation distance and existing windows at the front of the dwelling this change of fenestration would not have any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties.
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 the application and have raised no objections. The Ecology Officer was consulted on this application and raised no objections.
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 detached dwelling located on Marley Fields, Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for a single storey rear and front extension. The single storey rear extension would have a depth of 4.5m, a width of 6.32m and a flat roof height of 2.88m. The single storey front extension would have a depth of 1.26m, a width of 2.58m and a pitched roof height of 3.54m.
The single storey rear extension would not be readily visible within the street scene. It is considered proportionate in scale to the dwelling, and it is not considered to have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. The single storey front extension is set to the front of the property so will be visible to the streetscene however it will not extend beyond the existing front of the property and will be set back from the highway boundary. There is an existing range of front extensions in the local area and due to this it is considered the front extension will be in keeping with the local area and the scale and design would remain proportionate to the property. The ground floor and first floor front elevation will be rendered and this a design feature of a modern dwelling. The render is not considered harmful to the streetscene or surrounding area and will compliment the design of the property. It is noted that the render for this property on the front elevation would not require planning permission. 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.
The changes to the fenestration to the front ground floor extension would be visible to the streetscene but would be proportionate in scale and would replace a larger existing window that is present on site. This would compliment the design of the dwelling and make the windows near symmetrical on the ground floor front elevation. Overall, the fenestration changes are not considered to have a material 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, the single storey rear extension would be close to the side boundary of No.194 Marley Fields. Given the orientation of the dwellings, scale of proposal, existing boundary treatment, existing built form on the neighbouring property and existing built form on site there would be no significant impact on neighbouring amenity. It is not considered that the proposal would result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. The single storey rear extension is set off the side boundary to the south-west of No.190 Marley Fields. Given the existing built form on the neighbouring property, existing boundary treatment and the proposal's single storey nature it is not considered the proposal would result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. 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.
The new fenestration proposed on the front elevation would be facing towards the highway. This property is set back from the highway and due to the separation distance and existing windows at the front of the dwelling this change of fenestration would not have any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties.
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 the application and have raised no objections. The Ecology Officer was consulted on this application and raised no objections.
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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