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)Reasons For Granting,
The property is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on a corner plot on Grebe Drive and facing onto Warbler Road. The proposal consists of an internal garage conversion to a second bedroom.
The proposed garage conversion would not lead to any additional built form, as the alterations within this proposal would be internal. The only external changes to the property would be the removal of a garage door on the principal elevation and its replacement with a ground floor window.
Due to the modest external scale of the proposal, it is considered that this application would not be a visually obtrusive addition to the streetscene, and therefore would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
The host dwelling is attached to one adjacent neighbour (30 Grebe Drive), however due to the internal nature of the proposal, with no additional built form on the host dwelling, the proposal would not impact the amenities of this neighbour.
As the proposal is a corner plot, all other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impacts.
The proposal would lead to the loss of a parking space, and an additional bedroom is proposed in its place, which would bring the number of bedrooms up to two. Under the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD (2023), a two bedroomed property would require two parking spaces on the application site. A parking plan provided by the agent demonstrates adequate space for two parking spaces on the hard standing to the front of the property. Therefore adequate parking provision has been provided, and thus the proposal is in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Natural England were consulted on this application and raised no objection.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objection subject to the parking standards being satisfactorily met. As noted above, adequate parking provision has been provided on the application site. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is considered that the proposal would not led to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and would also not have any material impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. Therefore the proposal would 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 two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on a corner plot on Grebe Drive and facing onto Warbler Road. The proposal consists of an internal garage conversion to a second bedroom.
The proposed garage conversion would not lead to any additional built form, as the alterations within this proposal would be internal. The only external changes to the property would be the removal of a garage door on the principal elevation and its replacement with a ground floor window.
Due to the modest external scale of the proposal, it is considered that this application would not be a visually obtrusive addition to the streetscene, and therefore would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
The host dwelling is attached to one adjacent neighbour (30 Grebe Drive), however due to the internal nature of the proposal, with no additional built form on the host dwelling, the proposal would not impact the amenities of this neighbour.
As the proposal is a corner plot, all other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impacts.
The proposal would lead to the loss of a parking space, and an additional bedroom is proposed in its place, which would bring the number of bedrooms up to two. Under the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD (2023), a two bedroomed property would require two parking spaces on the application site. A parking plan provided by the agent demonstrates adequate space for two parking spaces on the hard standing to the front of the property. Therefore adequate parking provision has been provided, and thus the proposal is in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Natural England were consulted on this application and raised no objection.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objection subject to the parking standards being satisfactorily met. As noted above, adequate parking provision has been provided on the application site. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is considered that the proposal would not led to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area, and would also not have any material impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. Therefore the proposal would 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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)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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