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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a semi-detached two storey dwelling located on House Lane, Arlesey. No.24 is constructed from brickwork with a render finish and a tiled pitched roof. The application site is surrounded by properties similar in design with a matching render finish. The proposal is for a front porch with a pitched roof and would have an approximate depth of 3.1 metres, a width of 2.9 metres, an eaves height of 2.6 metres and an overall height of 3.5 metres. The front porch would also include the installation of a rooflight.
The proposed porch is set to the front of the property and would be readily visible within the street scene. The proposal would be set back slightly from the existing front of the property and would extend up to the existing front of the attached property, 22 House Lane, therefore it would not extend beyond the existing building line. The proposed front porch would be set back over 14 metres from the boundary with the public highway and would be considered proportionate to the property in terms of scale and design. In addition to these factors, the proposed front porch would also well suited to the attached property as No.22 has a similar structure that the proposal would almost mirror. There are also a number of other front porches that are readily visible within the street scene. Due to these factors, it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area and would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of impact on neighbouring properties, the proposal would be set to the boundary with the attached property, however, as this property has a very similar structure to the front of their property it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The other neighbouring property, 26 House Lane, would be separated approximately 7.2 metres from it boundary to the proposal and would be screened by existing built form, therefore, it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of this property. The proposal would be visible from the properties opposite the application site, 13,15 & 15a House Lane, however due to the scale of the proposal and the separation distance, it is not considered that there would be any material impact on the residential amenities of these properties. There are no concerns in terms of privacy and the proposed rooflight does not face a property directly. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be any material impact. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
The proposal would not result in the loss of an off-street parking space, therefore, the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of parking and highway safety in accordance with Sections 9 and 12 of the NPPF, Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Parking Standards for New Developments supplementary planning document.
Arlesey Town Council were consulted on this application and had no objections. The application was also 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 two storey dwelling located on House Lane, Arlesey. No.24 is constructed from brickwork with a render finish and a tiled pitched roof. The application site is surrounded by properties similar in design with a matching render finish. The proposal is for a front porch with a pitched roof and would have an approximate depth of 3.1 metres, a width of 2.9 metres, an eaves height of 2.6 metres and an overall height of 3.5 metres. The front porch would also include the installation of a rooflight.
The proposed porch is set to the front of the property and would be readily visible within the street scene. The proposal would be set back slightly from the existing front of the property and would extend up to the existing front of the attached property, 22 House Lane, therefore it would not extend beyond the existing building line. The proposed front porch would be set back over 14 metres from the boundary with the public highway and would be considered proportionate to the property in terms of scale and design. In addition to these factors, the proposed front porch would also well suited to the attached property as No.22 has a similar structure that the proposal would almost mirror. There are also a number of other front porches that are readily visible within the street scene. Due to these factors, it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area and would be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of impact on neighbouring properties, the proposal would be set to the boundary with the attached property, however, as this property has a very similar structure to the front of their property it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The other neighbouring property, 26 House Lane, would be separated approximately 7.2 metres from it boundary to the proposal and would be screened by existing built form, therefore, it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of this property. The proposal would be visible from the properties opposite the application site, 13,15 & 15a House Lane, however due to the scale of the proposal and the separation distance, it is not considered that there would be any material impact on the residential amenities of these properties. There are no concerns in terms of privacy and the proposed rooflight does not face a property directly. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be any material impact. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
The proposal would not result in the loss of an off-street parking space, therefore, the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of parking and highway safety in accordance with Sections 9 and 12 of the NPPF, Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Parking Standards for New Developments supplementary planning document.
Arlesey Town Council were consulted on this application and had no objections. The application was also 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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)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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