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)Reasons for Granting
The application site is a semi-detached two-storey dwelling located on Stoke Road in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for a front dormer with a pitched roof. The proposal also includes a hip to gable loft conversion, two rear dormers, rooflight and rear extension that have already been approved under a previous planning application, CB/24/03033. The proposed front dormer would have an approximate width of 1.7 metres, a depth of 2.8 metres and a height of 2.2 metres. The proposed dormer would be readily visible within the street scene.
Due to the alterations that have already been approved, the installation of a front dormer with a pitched roof would be considered modest in scale and proportionate to the host dwelling and is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. In addition to this, there are existing front dormers that are readily visible within the street scene at 57 & 85 Stoke Road. Overall, the proposed front dormer 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.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed front dormer would not have a material impact on the residential amenities of the two neighbouring properties. There would also not be any concerns regarding overlooking as the garden opposite the application site is significantly separated and is well screened by a row of vegetation. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any material impact. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and no raised no objection. Ecology were also consulted and raised no objection. Natural England were consulted but no comments were received. The application was also subject to public consultation and no comments 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 two-storey dwelling located on Stoke Road in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for a front dormer with a pitched roof. The proposal also includes a hip to gable loft conversion, two rear dormers, rooflight and rear extension that have already been approved under a previous planning application, CB/24/03033. The proposed front dormer would have an approximate width of 1.7 metres, a depth of 2.8 metres and a height of 2.2 metres. The proposed dormer would be readily visible within the street scene.
Due to the alterations that have already been approved, the installation of a front dormer with a pitched roof would be considered modest in scale and proportionate to the host dwelling and is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. In addition to this, there are existing front dormers that are readily visible within the street scene at 57 & 85 Stoke Road. Overall, the proposed front dormer 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.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed front dormer would not have a material impact on the residential amenities of the two neighbouring properties. There would also not be any concerns regarding overlooking as the garden opposite the application site is significantly separated and is well screened by a row of vegetation. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any material impact. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and no raised no objection. Ecology were also consulted and raised no objection. Natural England were consulted but no comments were received. The application was also subject to public consultation and no comments 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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)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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)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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)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 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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