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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a semi-detached property located on Chiltern Road. The immediate character of this area of Chiltern Road, is residential in nature with several properties benefiting from dropped kerbs and driveways. The site is fronted by a wide verge and an existing area of block paving. The proposed dropped kerb would measure some 4 metres in length.
The dropped kerb and new driveway would be readily visible within the street scene. On balance, it would be considered that the modest scale of the development and minor nature of the works would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. It is considered that the proposed dropped kerb would not result in a detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the area. As such, the proposal would not appear out of keeping with the surrounding area and would be considered acceptable in regard to its impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The works, due to their scale, design and siting would not have any adverse impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring dwelling and will not compromise the access arrangements for any neighbouring dwelling.
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 Town Council were consutled on this application and they raised no objections. The Ecology Officer was consulted on this application and they raised no objections.
Given the nature of the works the Highways Officer was consulted on this application. They stated that there was several issues with the proposal and they recommended that permission is refused. However the applicant provided a revised plan altering the width of the proposed access as well as an access note with information supporting the proposal. The proposal will be alleviating on-street parking as this appears to be an issue throughout certain parts of Chiltern Road and as such the Highways Officer is not objecting to the revised plans. As part of their comments they have included some conditions and informatives providing further information about the proposed dropped kerb from the public highway to enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the Highways Act to be implemented.
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 property located on Chiltern Road. The immediate character of this area of Chiltern Road, is residential in nature with several properties benefiting from dropped kerbs and driveways. The site is fronted by a wide verge and an existing area of block paving. The proposed dropped kerb would measure some 4 metres in length.
The dropped kerb and new driveway would be readily visible within the street scene. On balance, it would be considered that the modest scale of the development and minor nature of the works would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. It is considered that the proposed dropped kerb would not result in a detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the area. As such, the proposal would not appear out of keeping with the surrounding area and would be considered acceptable in regard to its impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The works, due to their scale, design and siting would not have any adverse impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring dwelling and will not compromise the access arrangements for any neighbouring dwelling.
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 Town Council were consutled on this application and they raised no objections. The Ecology Officer was consulted on this application and they raised no objections.
Given the nature of the works the Highways Officer was consulted on this application. They stated that there was several issues with the proposal and they recommended that permission is refused. However the applicant provided a revised plan altering the width of the proposed access as well as an access note with information supporting the proposal. The proposal will be alleviating on-street parking as this appears to be an issue throughout certain parts of Chiltern Road and as such the Highways Officer is not objecting to the revised plans. As part of their comments they have included some conditions and informatives providing further information about the proposed dropped kerb from the public highway to enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the Highways Act to be implemented.
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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)Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. |
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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 applicant is advised that no works associated with the construction of the vehicular access should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council Highways Department. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to seek approval from the Local Planning Authority for details of the proposed vehicular access junction in accordance with condition 3 Upon formal approval of details, the applicant is advised to follow this link on the Council website http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/request/dropped-kerb.aspx or contact Central Bedfordshire Council Tel: 0300 300 8301 quoting the Planning Application number. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the Highways Act to be implemented. The applicant is
also advised that if any of the works associated with the construction of the vehicular access affects or requires the removal and/or the relocation of any equipment, apparatus or structures (e.g. street name plates, bus stop signs or shelters, statutory authority equipment etc.) then the applicant will be required to bear the cost of such removal or alteration.The applicant is advised that no works associated with the construction of the vehicular access should be carried out within the confines of the public highway without prior consent, in writing, of the Central Bedfordshire Council Highways Department. Upon receipt of this Notice of Planning Approval, the applicant is advised to seek approval from the Local Planning Authority for details of the proposed vehicular access junction in accordance with condition 3 Upon formal approval of details, the applicant is advised to follow this link on the Council website http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/request/dropped-kerb.aspx or contact Central Bedfordshire Council Tel: 0300 300 8301 quoting the Planning Application number. This will enable the necessary consent and procedures under Section 184 of the Highways Act to be implemented. The applicant is
also advised that if any of the works associated with the construction of the vehicular access affects or requires the removal and/or the relocation of any equipment, apparatus or structures (e.g. street name plates, bus stop signs or shelters, statutory authority equipment etc.) then the applicant will be required to bear the cost of such removal or alteration. |
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)The applicant is advised that no private surface water drainage system designed as part of a new development, will be allowed to enter any existing highway surface water drainage system.The applicant is advised that no private surface water drainage system designed as part of a new development, will be allowed to enter any existing highway surface water drainage system. |
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)The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained by this link on the Council website http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/request/dropped-kerb.aspx or contact Central Bedfordshire Council Tel: 0300 300 8301The applicant is advised that the requirements of the New Roads and Street Works Act 1991 will apply to any works undertaken within the limits of the existing public highway. Further details can be obtained by this link on the Council website http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/transport/request/dropped-kerb.aspx or contact Central Bedfordshire Council Tel: 0300 300 8301 |
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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 highway.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 highway. |
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