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)Reasons for granting
The application site is a detached two storey dwelling located on Mardle Close, Caddington. No. 16 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design and scale. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey side and rear extension with a part flat roof, part pitched roof and two sets of rooflights.
The extension would have a proposed width of approximately 8.8 metres, a depth of 7.4 metres, an eaves height of 2.8 metres at the rear and 3.1 metres at the front of the extension with a maximum height of 3.9 metres. The proposal would have a significant footprint, approximately 38.2m2, although part of the extension would be set within the footprint of the existing conservatory which would be demolished which would result in a more modest increase in footprint, approximately 25.4m2. In addition to this, with the 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 extension would be visible on the front elevation due to the side extension, however, due to the positioning of the property within the street scene the extension would not be readily visible from this elevation. The extension would be more readily visible to the rear from Mancroft Road, however, these would only be glimpsing views that would be similar to the existing conservatory. Additionally, the section of road the to the rear of the application site does not have a footpath, making the proposal harder to view, and is also partly screened by an existing highway hedgerow. Overall, the proposed development is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area, and is in accordance with Policies HQ1of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension would be separated from the boundary with the nearest neighbouring property, 17 Mardle Close, by approximately 0.9 metres and 2.6 metres from the property itself. The side extension, which is closest to this property, is also the part of the extension with a flat roof which will act to reduce any impact on the neighbouring property. Due to these factors it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any material impact. There are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of the two sets of rooflights as they do not directly face a neighbouring property. 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.
Caddington Parish Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. The Tree Officer was consulted and raised no objection. The application was also 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 Mardle Close, Caddington. No. 16 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design and scale. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey side and rear extension with a part flat roof, part pitched roof and two sets of rooflights.
The extension would have a proposed width of approximately 8.8 metres, a depth of 7.4 metres, an eaves height of 2.8 metres at the rear and 3.1 metres at the front of the extension with a maximum height of 3.9 metres. The proposal would have a significant footprint, approximately 38.2m2, although part of the extension would be set within the footprint of the existing conservatory which would be demolished which would result in a more modest increase in footprint, approximately 25.4m2. In addition to this, with the 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 extension would be visible on the front elevation due to the side extension, however, due to the positioning of the property within the street scene the extension would not be readily visible from this elevation. The extension would be more readily visible to the rear from Mancroft Road, however, these would only be glimpsing views that would be similar to the existing conservatory. Additionally, the section of road the to the rear of the application site does not have a footpath, making the proposal harder to view, and is also partly screened by an existing highway hedgerow. Overall, the proposed development is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area, and is in accordance with Policies HQ1of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension would be separated from the boundary with the nearest neighbouring property, 17 Mardle Close, by approximately 0.9 metres and 2.6 metres from the property itself. The side extension, which is closest to this property, is also the part of the extension with a flat roof which will act to reduce any impact on the neighbouring property. Due to these factors it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any material impact. There are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of the two sets of rooflights as they do not directly face a neighbouring property. 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.
Caddington Parish Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. The Tree Officer was consulted and raised no objection. The application was also 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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)The site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Natural England have not provided any comments on this application, however, as no additional independent overnight accommodation is proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC.The site is located within the Chilterns Beechwoods Special Area of Conservation (SAC). Natural England have not provided any comments on this application, however, as no additional independent overnight accommodation is proposed, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact upon the SAC. |
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