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)Reasons for granting
The application site is 62 Chiltern Road, Dunstable. The host dwelling forms a row of terraced properties and is surrounded by dwellings that vary in scale and design.
The proposed development includes a single storey side and rear extension, garage conversion with new secondary front entrance and associated changes.
The proposed garage conversion with new secondary front entrance would be considered appropriate in scale and design. Therefore, due to the nature of the works of this aspect of the proposal it is not considered that it would result in a detrimental impact to the character of the dwelling or the wider area. The proposed single storey side and rear extension would be sited behind the existing garage and as such would not be visible within the public realm. Therefore, this aspect of the proposal would not result in a detrimental impact to the character and appearance of the area.
In terms of impact on neighbouring amenity, the proposed garage conversion with secondary front entrance due to its modest nature would not be considered to result in an overbearing impact, loss of privacy or loss of light to the occupants at No. 60 Chiltern Road. The proposed single storey side and rear extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 60 Chiltern Road; however, there would be a separation distance of some 1.3 metres from the nearest built form of this neighbour. The proposed roof of the extension would incorporate a sloping pitched roof design and as such due to the scale and roof design of the extension as well as its single storey nature and the separation distance from the nearest built form of No. 60, it is not considered that the proposal would result in a detrimental impact to the occupants in terms of loss of light, loss of privacy, overlooking or an overbearing impact. The proposed development would be screened by existing built form of the host dwelling from No. 64 Chiltern Road. It is therefore not considered to result in any material impact on the residential amenities of No. 64. Neighbouring dwelling numbers: 81 and 83 Waterlow Road would be sited to the rear of the site and would be sufficiently separated by some 16.9 metres from the shared rear boundary and there would be a further separation distance from the nearest built form of these neighbours. Therefore, due to the adequate separation distance from the shared rear boundary, the further separation distance from the nearest built form of these neighbours and the single storey nature of the proposal, it is not considered that the proposal would result in an adverse impact to the amenities of numbers: 81 and 83 Waterlow Road.
All other neighbouring dwellings would be sufficiently separated from the proposal and as such there will be no impact to these neighbours.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representation was received in relation to the proposed development.
The Council's Highways Officer was consulted on the application and commented that the works do not alter the number of bedrooms and as there are no off-road spaces existing or proposed, the site will be deemed acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with, Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting
The application site is 62 Chiltern Road, Dunstable. The host dwelling forms a row of terraced properties and is surrounded by dwellings that vary in scale and design.
The proposed development includes a single storey side and rear extension, garage conversion with new secondary front entrance and associated changes.
The proposed garage conversion with new secondary front entrance would be considered appropriate in scale and design. Therefore, due to the nature of the works of this aspect of the proposal it is not considered that it would result in a detrimental impact to the character of the dwelling or the wider area. The proposed single storey side and rear extension would be sited behind the existing garage and as such would not be visible within the public realm. Therefore, this aspect of the proposal would not result in a detrimental impact to the character and appearance of the area.
In terms of impact on neighbouring amenity, the proposed garage conversion with secondary front entrance due to its modest nature would not be considered to result in an overbearing impact, loss of privacy or loss of light to the occupants at No. 60 Chiltern Road. The proposed single storey side and rear extension would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No. 60 Chiltern Road; however, there would be a separation distance of some 1.3 metres from the nearest built form of this neighbour. The proposed roof of the extension would incorporate a sloping pitched roof design and as such due to the scale and roof design of the extension as well as its single storey nature and the separation distance from the nearest built form of No. 60, it is not considered that the proposal would result in a detrimental impact to the occupants in terms of loss of light, loss of privacy, overlooking or an overbearing impact. The proposed development would be screened by existing built form of the host dwelling from No. 64 Chiltern Road. It is therefore not considered to result in any material impact on the residential amenities of No. 64. Neighbouring dwelling numbers: 81 and 83 Waterlow Road would be sited to the rear of the site and would be sufficiently separated by some 16.9 metres from the shared rear boundary and there would be a further separation distance from the nearest built form of these neighbours. Therefore, due to the adequate separation distance from the shared rear boundary, the further separation distance from the nearest built form of these neighbours and the single storey nature of the proposal, it is not considered that the proposal would result in an adverse impact to the amenities of numbers: 81 and 83 Waterlow Road.
All other neighbouring dwellings would be sufficiently separated from the proposal and as such there will be no impact to these neighbours.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representation was received in relation to the proposed development.
The Council's Highways Officer was consulted on the application and commented that the works do not alter the number of bedrooms and as there are no off-road spaces existing or proposed, the site will be deemed acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with, Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) 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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)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 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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