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)Reasons for Granting
The application site consists of a two storey link-attached dwellinghouse in Stotfold. 63 Mowbray Cresent is constructed of brickwork with a pitched tiled roof and is surrounded by dwellings of varying styles, scales and design.
The application seeks permission for a first floor side extension and garage conversion with windows to replace the existing garage door. The proposed first floor side extension would be over the existing garage and would have an overall depth of 9.7 metres, an overall width of 2.4 metres, an eaves height of 4.8 metres and a roof ridge height of 7.2 metres. The proposal also seeks three new first floor windows and the replacement of the garage door with a new uPVC door and one window. The garage would be converted into a utility room.
The proposed first floor side extension and garage conversion would be visible within the street scene, and would be considered subservient in scale and design to the existing dwelling. The proposed first floor side extension would be set down from the main roof ridge, set back from the principal elevation, set off the shared boundary by more than one metre and would be significantly less than the width of the main dwelling, satisfying Section 11 of the CBDG (2023). The pitch of the proposed first floor side extension would mirror that of the main dwelling. The proposal seeks the conversion of the garage, removing the garage door and replacing with a window and a door. The character within the area is mixed, and although there are no current garage conversions within the immediate vicinity, it is considered the replacement of the garage door with a window and door would not cause detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the area. There are examples of modest first floor side extensions within the street scene. Overall, the proposal would not be at odds with the existing grain of development. The proposed materials would be to match the existing dwelling.
Neighbouring dwelling No. 61 Mowbray Cresent would be immediate adjacent to the proposed first floor side extension. The proposed first floor side extension would be over the existing garage, which is link-attached to No.61's side garage. The proposal would be separated from the shared boundary by 1 metre. No.61 Mowbray Cresent has no windows on this side elevation. It is considered due to the relationship between the properties, the first floor side extension would not cause a detrimental impact to this neighbours amenity. The proposed first floor side extension would not introduce any first floor side windows. Neighbouring dwelling No. 65 would be screened from the proposal by existing built form.
On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained. The proposal would create the loss of a parking space within the garage and introduce a 4th bedroom, however there is ample space to the front of the dwelling to facilitate 3 off-street parking spaces.
It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons for Granting
The application site consists of a two storey link-attached dwellinghouse in Stotfold. 63 Mowbray Cresent is constructed of brickwork with a pitched tiled roof and is surrounded by dwellings of varying styles, scales and design.
The application seeks permission for a first floor side extension and garage conversion with windows to replace the existing garage door. The proposed first floor side extension would be over the existing garage and would have an overall depth of 9.7 metres, an overall width of 2.4 metres, an eaves height of 4.8 metres and a roof ridge height of 7.2 metres. The proposal also seeks three new first floor windows and the replacement of the garage door with a new uPVC door and one window. The garage would be converted into a utility room.
The proposed first floor side extension and garage conversion would be visible within the street scene, and would be considered subservient in scale and design to the existing dwelling. The proposed first floor side extension would be set down from the main roof ridge, set back from the principal elevation, set off the shared boundary by more than one metre and would be significantly less than the width of the main dwelling, satisfying Section 11 of the CBDG (2023). The pitch of the proposed first floor side extension would mirror that of the main dwelling. The proposal seeks the conversion of the garage, removing the garage door and replacing with a window and a door. The character within the area is mixed, and although there are no current garage conversions within the immediate vicinity, it is considered the replacement of the garage door with a window and door would not cause detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the area. There are examples of modest first floor side extensions within the street scene. Overall, the proposal would not be at odds with the existing grain of development. The proposed materials would be to match the existing dwelling.
Neighbouring dwelling No. 61 Mowbray Cresent would be immediate adjacent to the proposed first floor side extension. The proposed first floor side extension would be over the existing garage, which is link-attached to No.61's side garage. The proposal would be separated from the shared boundary by 1 metre. No.61 Mowbray Cresent has no windows on this side elevation. It is considered due to the relationship between the properties, the first floor side extension would not cause a detrimental impact to this neighbours amenity. The proposed first floor side extension would not introduce any first floor side windows. Neighbouring dwelling No. 65 would be screened from the proposal by existing built form.
On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained. The proposal would create the loss of a parking space within the garage and introduce a 4th bedroom, however there is ample space to the front of the dwelling to facilitate 3 off-street parking spaces.
It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide. |
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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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)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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