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)Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey rear extension.
The application site comprises a two-storey, detached dwellinghouse located along Chase Close, in Arlesey. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a varied design and scale.
The proposed extension would be sited to the rear of the dwellinghouse at the application site and would be screened from the public realm. The rear elevation of the dwelling faces south, however, the 'rear' garden extends east as to where the majority of the private amenity space serving the dwelling is located. The proposal would extend from the rear elevation at a significant depth of 8.5 metres, with a width of 6.1 metres (approx.), sited with large, glazed sliding doors which front on to the garden to the east. The siting and orientation of the proposed extension could be considered 'unique'; however, would be deemed suitable with regard to, and consideration of, the 'L-shaped' plot shape and siting of its private amenity space. The proposed extension would have a dual-pitched roof, similar to the design of the host dwelling, and would appear well-contained on the rear elevation, well-separated from the side elevations of the dwellinghouse. Considering these factors, on balance, whilst the proposed rear extension would form a significant addition to the host dwellinghouse; it would not be deemed to give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling, or area, and cannot be said to form a harmful addition at the application site.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would be well-separated from neighbouring dwelling No. 43 Chase Close and dwellings along St Peters Avenue (to the south of the site), as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal would be sited in closest proximity with neighbouring dwelling No. 45 Chase Close; however, would be appropriately separated from the shared boundary by some 3 metres (approx.). On the basis of this separation, including the proposal's single storey design and modest roof height; no detrimental loss of outlook, overbearing impact or loss of light would be considered to arise to this neighbouring dwelling. In addition to this, due to the proposal's single storey nature and siting of fenestration, no detrimental loss of privacy would be deemed to arise.
The proposal also seeks to infill a first-floor, rear window of the host dwelling. This is considered an acceptable alteration, which would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the residential amenity of any neighbouring dwellings.
The proposal would not increase the number of bedrooms within the host dwellinghouse and would not affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the site. As such, as regards highway considerations, the proposal would be acceptable on a 'like-for-like' basis.
Neighbouring properties and the Town Council have been consulted on this application. The Town Council raised no objection and 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, Section 12 of the NPPF and the Arlesey Neighbourhood Plan.Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey rear extension.
The application site comprises a two-storey, detached dwellinghouse located along Chase Close, in Arlesey. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a varied design and scale.
The proposed extension would be sited to the rear of the dwellinghouse at the application site and would be screened from the public realm. The rear elevation of the dwelling faces south, however, the 'rear' garden extends east as to where the majority of the private amenity space serving the dwelling is located. The proposal would extend from the rear elevation at a significant depth of 8.5 metres, with a width of 6.1 metres (approx.), sited with large, glazed sliding doors which front on to the garden to the east. The siting and orientation of the proposed extension could be considered 'unique'; however, would be deemed suitable with regard to, and consideration of, the 'L-shaped' plot shape and siting of its private amenity space. The proposed extension would have a dual-pitched roof, similar to the design of the host dwelling, and would appear well-contained on the rear elevation, well-separated from the side elevations of the dwellinghouse. Considering these factors, on balance, whilst the proposed rear extension would form a significant addition to the host dwellinghouse; it would not be deemed to give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the dwelling, or area, and cannot be said to form a harmful addition at the application site.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would be well-separated from neighbouring dwelling No. 43 Chase Close and dwellings along St Peters Avenue (to the south of the site), as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted. The proposal would be sited in closest proximity with neighbouring dwelling No. 45 Chase Close; however, would be appropriately separated from the shared boundary by some 3 metres (approx.). On the basis of this separation, including the proposal's single storey design and modest roof height; no detrimental loss of outlook, overbearing impact or loss of light would be considered to arise to this neighbouring dwelling. In addition to this, due to the proposal's single storey nature and siting of fenestration, no detrimental loss of privacy would be deemed to arise.
The proposal also seeks to infill a first-floor, rear window of the host dwelling. This is considered an acceptable alteration, which would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the residential amenity of any neighbouring dwellings.
The proposal would not increase the number of bedrooms within the host dwellinghouse and would not affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the site. As such, as regards highway considerations, the proposal would be acceptable on a 'like-for-like' basis.
Neighbouring properties and the Town Council have been consulted on this application. The Town Council raised no objection and 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, Section 12 of the NPPF and the Arlesey Neighbourhood Plan. |
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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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)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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