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)Reasons For Granting,
The property is a detached dwelling located on Hitchin Road in Stotfold. The proposal consists of a detached, chalet-style outbuilding located to the rear of the host dwelling. The application site currently benefits from a detached annex also located within the rear garden of the application site.
This outbuilding would measure a width of 4.2m (approx.), a depth of 6m (approx.) and a pitched roof ,measuring an eaves height of 2.5m, and a highest point of 3.85m. Three windows are proposed on the side elevation facing into the rear garden, as well as a set of door proposed on the front elevation.
The proposal would not be visible from the streetscene of Hitchin Road, as it is located to the rear of the property. Furthermore, it is noted that detached outbuildings are already located within the application site, therefore the proposal would not be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development.
Overall, it is considered that the proposal would not have an impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
The proposal would remain set away from the boundary with any adjacent properties, with no loss of privacy or overlooking impacts raised by the introduction of this proposal. Although it is noted that the proposal is located within close proximity to the boundary with one adjacent neighbour (36 Hitchin Road), no windows would face towards this neighbour, and therefore the proposal would not lead to any mutual overlooking concerns. Therefore, the proposed outbuilding would not have any detrimental impacts on the residential amenities of these neighbouring properties.
Furthermore, no additional bedrooms are proposed within this application, and therefore adequate parking provision has been retained on the site.
As the application site is located within Flood Zone 1, meaning that a there is a high risk of both surface and ground water flooding, a SuDS Officer was consulted on this application. The officer noted that it is expected that Building Control officers ensure drainage systems are as required for Part H of Building Regulations, and no objection was raised to the proposal.
Stotfold Parish Council were consulted on this application and raised no objection. Furthermore, the proposal was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
Overall the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is considered that the proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, or any material impacts on the residential amenities of the adjacent properties. Therefore the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons For Granting,
The property is a detached dwelling located on Hitchin Road in Stotfold. The proposal consists of a detached, chalet-style outbuilding located to the rear of the host dwelling. The application site currently benefits from a detached annex also located within the rear garden of the application site.
This outbuilding would measure a width of 4.2m (approx.), a depth of 6m (approx.) and a pitched roof ,measuring an eaves height of 2.5m, and a highest point of 3.85m. Three windows are proposed on the side elevation facing into the rear garden, as well as a set of door proposed on the front elevation.
The proposal would not be visible from the streetscene of Hitchin Road, as it is located to the rear of the property. Furthermore, it is noted that detached outbuildings are already located within the application site, therefore the proposal would not be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development.
Overall, it is considered that the proposal would not have an impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
The proposal would remain set away from the boundary with any adjacent properties, with no loss of privacy or overlooking impacts raised by the introduction of this proposal. Although it is noted that the proposal is located within close proximity to the boundary with one adjacent neighbour (36 Hitchin Road), no windows would face towards this neighbour, and therefore the proposal would not lead to any mutual overlooking concerns. Therefore, the proposed outbuilding would not have any detrimental impacts on the residential amenities of these neighbouring properties.
Furthermore, no additional bedrooms are proposed within this application, and therefore adequate parking provision has been retained on the site.
As the application site is located within Flood Zone 1, meaning that a there is a high risk of both surface and ground water flooding, a SuDS Officer was consulted on this application. The officer noted that it is expected that Building Control officers ensure drainage systems are as required for Part H of Building Regulations, and no objection was raised to the proposal.
Stotfold Parish Council were consulted on this application and raised no objection. Furthermore, the proposal was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
Overall the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is considered that the proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, or any material impacts on the residential amenities of the adjacent properties. Therefore the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide. |
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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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)Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. |
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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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