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)Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for a loft conversion with pitched roof dormers to front roof slope, and rooflights to rear roof slope.
The application site comprises a two-storey, detached dwellinghouse located along Falldor Way, in Ampthill. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a similar design. Dormer windows and rooflights are present within the surroundings of the site, and form part of the local area's character. Due to the dwelling's siting and orientation, the proposed rooflights would be visible to the public realm. However, on the basis of their minor scale and the similar development nearby, this aspect of the proposal would not be considered to give rise to any adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed front dormers would be modest in their scale and design and would be deemed to form sympathetic additions to the existing dwelling, in keeping with similar development in the local and wider area. As such, this aspect of the proposal would also not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposed dormers and rooflights, on the basis of their small scale and siting, would not result in any detrimental overbearing impact or loss of light to any neighbouring dwelling. The front dormers would provide an outlook on to the public realm and therefore, would not give rise to any adverse loss of privacy to any neighbouring dwelling. The rear rooflights would not be deemed to provide any further, detrimental outlook when compared to the first floor rear windows of the existing dwelling and would be sited high within the roofslope. On this basis, the rooflights would also not be considered to result in any detrimental loss of privacy to any neighbouring dwellings.
The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms within the existing dwelling from four, to six; however, would not affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the site. As per the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD, the proposal would require 4 parking spaces. On the basis that the proposal would not result in the loss of any parking spaces at the application site, whilst the proposal would result in a shortfall of parking spaces; this would not be deemed to give rise to any detrimental impact upon highway safety, which would warrant a reason for the refusal of this application.
Neighbouring properties and the Town Council have been consulted on this application. The Town Council stated that the above application be supported, subject to the parking requirements meeting CBC's standard - this has been assessed above. Moreover, no comments were received in the form of public representations.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking Standards for New Development SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for a loft conversion with pitched roof dormers to front roof slope, and rooflights to rear roof slope.
The application site comprises a two-storey, detached dwellinghouse located along Falldor Way, in Ampthill. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a similar design. Dormer windows and rooflights are present within the surroundings of the site, and form part of the local area's character. Due to the dwelling's siting and orientation, the proposed rooflights would be visible to the public realm. However, on the basis of their minor scale and the similar development nearby, this aspect of the proposal would not be considered to give rise to any adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed front dormers would be modest in their scale and design and would be deemed to form sympathetic additions to the existing dwelling, in keeping with similar development in the local and wider area. As such, this aspect of the proposal would also not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposed dormers and rooflights, on the basis of their small scale and siting, would not result in any detrimental overbearing impact or loss of light to any neighbouring dwelling. The front dormers would provide an outlook on to the public realm and therefore, would not give rise to any adverse loss of privacy to any neighbouring dwelling. The rear rooflights would not be deemed to provide any further, detrimental outlook when compared to the first floor rear windows of the existing dwelling and would be sited high within the roofslope. On this basis, the rooflights would also not be considered to result in any detrimental loss of privacy to any neighbouring dwellings.
The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms within the existing dwelling from four, to six; however, would not affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the site. As per the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD, the proposal would require 4 parking spaces. On the basis that the proposal would not result in the loss of any parking spaces at the application site, whilst the proposal would result in a shortfall of parking spaces; this would not be deemed to give rise to any detrimental impact upon highway safety, which would warrant a reason for the refusal of this application.
Neighbouring properties and the Town Council have been consulted on this application. The Town Council stated that the above application be supported, subject to the parking requirements meeting CBC's standard - this has been assessed above. Moreover, no comments were received in the form of public representations.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking Standards for New Development SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF. |
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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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)The applicant is advised where roofing work or timber treatment is to be undertaken it is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats. If bats are found during the course of any work to buildings or trees where not previously anticipated, then works should immediately stop and Natural England notified for appropriate advice.The applicant is advised where roofing work or timber treatment is to be undertaken it is the legal responsibility of the contractor to check for bats. If bats are found during the course of any work to buildings or trees where not previously anticipated, then works should immediately stop and Natural England notified for appropriate advice. |
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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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