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)Reasons for Granting
The application site lies on the north side of Goodwood Close and the A507 runs in an east west direction to the north of the rear garden of the house. The rear garden of the application site is a little below the road level of the A507 with a steep embankment between the road and the existing 2.4 metre high boundary fence. The proposal seeks the replacement of the existing boundary fence with a taller 3.4 metre boundary acoustic fence. The application site has a larger garden than the surrounding properties, which creates an L -shape beyond the residential garden of No.10 Goodwood Close. This results in a significant length of the private garden abutting the A507. The proposal would go some way to reduce the noise pollution arising from the A507, in the nature of improving the amenity of the existing occupiers.
Multiple properties along Goodwood Close have been granted and have erected acoustic fencing, namely 11 and 12 Goodwood Close. The proposal would be mostly screened from trees and vegetation within the embankment between the rear of the residential properties and the public highway. The proposal would be mostly visible from viewpoints on the A507, which changes from a 30mph to a 50mph zone in the vicinity and would only be visible by vehicles when passing by. It is therefore considered the proposed taller replacement fence would not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area.
The fence is proposed to replace the existing fence, at the end of the rear private garden. The proposal would be sufficiently separated from neighbouring dwellings and due to the nature of the proposed fence, would not cause undue harm to the residential amenity of neighbouring dwellings.
The proposal would have no highway implications, due to being sufficiently separated from the public highway boundary. An informative has been added to ensure the fencing would not overhang the public highway.
The Internal Drainage Board require a Land Drainage Consent, separate to this planning application. The IDB requested this to be pre consent, however as the proposal is a replacement fence, the Council consider an informative to be sufficient.
Overall, the proposal would be considered in accordance with Policy HQ1, T2 and T3 of the CBLP (2021), Section 12 of the NPPF (2024) and the CBDG (2023).Reasons for Granting
The application site lies on the north side of Goodwood Close and the A507 runs in an east west direction to the north of the rear garden of the house. The rear garden of the application site is a little below the road level of the A507 with a steep embankment between the road and the existing 2.4 metre high boundary fence. The proposal seeks the replacement of the existing boundary fence with a taller 3.4 metre boundary acoustic fence. The application site has a larger garden than the surrounding properties, which creates an L -shape beyond the residential garden of No.10 Goodwood Close. This results in a significant length of the private garden abutting the A507. The proposal would go some way to reduce the noise pollution arising from the A507, in the nature of improving the amenity of the existing occupiers.
Multiple properties along Goodwood Close have been granted and have erected acoustic fencing, namely 11 and 12 Goodwood Close. The proposal would be mostly screened from trees and vegetation within the embankment between the rear of the residential properties and the public highway. The proposal would be mostly visible from viewpoints on the A507, which changes from a 30mph to a 50mph zone in the vicinity and would only be visible by vehicles when passing by. It is therefore considered the proposed taller replacement fence would not have an adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area.
The fence is proposed to replace the existing fence, at the end of the rear private garden. The proposal would be sufficiently separated from neighbouring dwellings and due to the nature of the proposed fence, would not cause undue harm to the residential amenity of neighbouring dwellings.
The proposal would have no highway implications, due to being sufficiently separated from the public highway boundary. An informative has been added to ensure the fencing would not overhang the public highway.
The Internal Drainage Board require a Land Drainage Consent, separate to this planning application. The IDB requested this to be pre consent, however as the proposal is a replacement fence, the Council consider an informative to be sufficient.
Overall, the proposal would be considered in accordance with Policy HQ1, T2 and T3 of the CBLP (2021), Section 12 of the NPPF (2024) and the CBDG (2023). |
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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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)The applicant is advised that, under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980, no part of the structure (fencing panels) shall be erected or installed in, under or overhanging
the public highway and no door or gate shall be fixed so as to open outwards into the
highway.
The Highway Authority has the power under Section 143 of the Highways Act 1980, to remove any structure erected on a highway.The applicant is advised that, under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980, no part of the structure (fencing panels) shall be erected or installed in, under or overhanging
the public highway and no door or gate shall be fixed so as to open outwards into the
highway.
The Highway Authority has the power under Section 143 of the Highways Act 1980, to remove any structure erected on a highway. |
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)Please note that prior to the commencement of development Land Drainage Consent (LDC) from the Internal Drainage Board is required. Application forms can be found on the IDBS website. https://www.idbs.org.uk/consent-planning/
The applicant is reminded the ability to implement a planning permission may be dependent on the granting of an LDC.Please note that prior to the commencement of development Land Drainage Consent (LDC) from the Internal Drainage Board is required. Application forms can be found on the IDBS website. https://www.idbs.org.uk/consent-planning/
The applicant is reminded the ability to implement a planning permission may be dependent on the granting of an LDC. |
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