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)Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the demolition of an existing conservatory and the erection of a ground floor rear extension with rooflight and new side windows.
The application site comprises a two-storey, end-of-terrace dwellinghouse located along Town Meadow Drive in Shefford. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a similar design and scale. The proposal would be sited to the rear of the dwellinghouse at the application site and would be mostly screened from the public realm. The extension would replace an existing conservatory at the site, in a similar footprint and of a similar scale. On the basis that the proposal would not be readily visible and due to its small scale and modest design, the proposed extension would not be deemed to result in any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposal would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with neighbouring dwelling No. 3 Town Meadow Drive. On the basis of the modest scale, height and depth of the proposal, appropriately separated from the rear windows of No. 3 together with consideration of the existing conservatory at the site; no detrimental overbearing impact or loss of light would be deemed to arise. In addition, no windows are sited as to where there would be any harmful loss of privacy. All other neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted.
The proposal would not affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the site and would be acceptable on a 'like-for-like' basis.
Neighbouring properties and Shefford Town Council have been consulted on this application. Shefford Town Council resolved to support the application 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 and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the demolition of an existing conservatory and the erection of a ground floor rear extension with rooflight and new side windows.
The application site comprises a two-storey, end-of-terrace dwellinghouse located along Town Meadow Drive in Shefford. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a similar design and scale. The proposal would be sited to the rear of the dwellinghouse at the application site and would be mostly screened from the public realm. The extension would replace an existing conservatory at the site, in a similar footprint and of a similar scale. On the basis that the proposal would not be readily visible and due to its small scale and modest design, the proposed extension would not be deemed to result in any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposal would be sited adjacent to the shared boundary with neighbouring dwelling No. 3 Town Meadow Drive. On the basis of the modest scale, height and depth of the proposal, appropriately separated from the rear windows of No. 3 together with consideration of the existing conservatory at the site; no detrimental overbearing impact or loss of light would be deemed to arise. In addition, no windows are sited as to where there would be any harmful loss of privacy. All other neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted.
The proposal would not affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the site and would be acceptable on a 'like-for-like' basis.
Neighbouring properties and Shefford Town Council have been consulted on this application. Shefford Town Council resolved to support the application 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 and Section 12 of the NPPF. |
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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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