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)Reasons for granting
The application site is a detached two storey dwelling located on Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay. No. 159 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties varying in design and scale. The rear of the dwellings garden borders the greenbelt but is not located within the greenbelt. The front of the property also borders the Barton Conservation Area, although again it is not located within the conservation area, however, the property is clearly visbile from the conservation area as well as from the Grade II listed building, Walnut Tree Cottage, which is opposite the application site.
The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof and two roof lanterns. In addition to the rear extension the position of the front door and a window on the front elevation will be swapped so that the front door is visible within the front elevation. A covering canopy over the front door will also be erected.
The rear extension would have a proposed width of approximately 7.1 metres, a depth of 4.5 metres, an eaves height of 2.9 metres and a maximum height of 3.4 metres. The roof would slightly overhang the rear of the extension and would a depth of approximately 5.1 metres in total. The proposal would result in a significant increase in the dwellings footprint, approximately 32m2, but due to extension being single storey and the property having a large garden, the proposal would be considered proportionate to the host dwelling and would not dominate the plot. The single storey rear extension would not be readily visible within the street scene and, therefore, it is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The front door and window on the front elevation swapping positions would be considered minor alterations and therefore would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area or on the setting of the listed building. Similarily, the proposed roof canopy would be a minor alteration that would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area or on the setting of the listed building. Overall, the proposed development is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area or the setting of the listed building, and is in accordance with Policies HQ1 and HE3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the rear extension would be separated approximately 1 metre from the boundary with the nearest neighbouring property, 161 Manor Road, and 2 metres from the property itself, due to this separation it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The proposal is further separated, approximately 5.8 metres, from the other neighbouring property, 157 Manor Road, and therefore is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The altered position of the window, where the front door was previously located, will now face this property, however, this will not result in any harmful overlooking or a loss of privacy for this neighbour and it does not look into a window and only the properties roof would be visible from this new window. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development 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 does not lead to any additional bedrooms or the removal of any parking provision on the site. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site. Consequently, the proposal is therefore in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Barton-le-Clay Parish Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. Archaeology, Ecology, Highways, Trees and Landscaping, Public Protection and Waste Services were all consulted as part of this application and all raised no objection. The application was subject to a public consultation and no comments 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 detached two storey dwelling located on Manor Road, Barton-le-Clay. No. 159 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties varying in design and scale. The rear of the dwellings garden borders the greenbelt but is not located within the greenbelt. The front of the property also borders the Barton Conservation Area, although again it is not located within the conservation area, however, the property is clearly visbile from the conservation area as well as from the Grade II listed building, Walnut Tree Cottage, which is opposite the application site.
The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof and two roof lanterns. In addition to the rear extension the position of the front door and a window on the front elevation will be swapped so that the front door is visible within the front elevation. A covering canopy over the front door will also be erected.
The rear extension would have a proposed width of approximately 7.1 metres, a depth of 4.5 metres, an eaves height of 2.9 metres and a maximum height of 3.4 metres. The roof would slightly overhang the rear of the extension and would a depth of approximately 5.1 metres in total. The proposal would result in a significant increase in the dwellings footprint, approximately 32m2, but due to extension being single storey and the property having a large garden, the proposal would be considered proportionate to the host dwelling and would not dominate the plot. The single storey rear extension would not be readily visible within the street scene and, therefore, it is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The front door and window on the front elevation swapping positions would be considered minor alterations and therefore would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area or on the setting of the listed building. Similarily, the proposed roof canopy would be a minor alteration that would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area or on the setting of the listed building. Overall, the proposed development is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the conservation area or the setting of the listed building, and is in accordance with Policies HQ1 and HE3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the rear extension would be separated approximately 1 metre from the boundary with the nearest neighbouring property, 161 Manor Road, and 2 metres from the property itself, due to this separation it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The proposal is further separated, approximately 5.8 metres, from the other neighbouring property, 157 Manor Road, and therefore is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The altered position of the window, where the front door was previously located, will now face this property, however, this will not result in any harmful overlooking or a loss of privacy for this neighbour and it does not look into a window and only the properties roof would be visible from this new window. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development 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 does not lead to any additional bedrooms or the removal of any parking provision on the site. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site. Consequently, the proposal is therefore in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Barton-le-Clay Parish Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. Archaeology, Ecology, Highways, Trees and Landscaping, Public Protection and Waste Services were all consulted as part of this application and all raised no objection. The application was subject to a public consultation and no comments 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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)Notes to Applicant
· The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of demolition/construction of the development hereby approved
· The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highwayNotes to Applicant
· The applicant is advised that parking for contractor's vehicles and the storage of materials associated with this development should take place within the site and not extend into within the public highway without authorisation from the highway authority. If necessary the applicant is advised to contact The Street Works Co-ordinator, Central Bedfordshire Highways, by contacting the Highways Helpdesk 0300 300 8301. Under the provisions of the Highways Act 1980 the developer may be liable for any damage caused to the public highway as a result of demolition/construction of the development hereby approved
· The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highway |
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