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)Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the demolition of an existing garage and replacement with a two storey side extension.
The application site comprises a semi-detached, two storey dwellinghouse located along Shefford Road, in Clifton. The wider area is residential in nature, mostly characterised with dwellings of a varied design and scale. However, dwellings on the southern side of Shefford Road, including the host dwellinghouse, are more uniform and similar in their design and appearance. The proposal seeks a part two storey, part single storey side extension, replacing the existing garage at the site. The extension would be set back from the principal elevation and set down from the ridgeline of the host dwelling. In addition, the proposal would be modest in its overall width and scale. As such, the proposed side extension would form a subservient and proportionate addition to the dwelling, which would not be deemed to give rise to any adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, No. 89 Shefford Road would be screened from the proposal by the built form of the host dwelling at the application site and would not therefore be detrimentally impacted.
The ground floor section of the proposed side extension would be separated from the western boundary by approximately 1.8 metres to its rear elevation, and some 3.4 metres to its front elevation (due to the angled nature of the boundary at the site). In addition, the proposed extension would be separated from the built form of neighbouring dwellings Nos. 1 and 3 Knolls Way by approximately 11.4 metres. The proposal has been set in at the first-floor level, increasing the separation of first-floor built form from the boundary and the built form of these neighbouring dwellings by a further 1.3 metres (approx.). Considering this separation, no detrimental loss of outlook, overbearing impact or loss of light to these neighbouring dwellings would be considered to arise. Moreover, no windows are proposed are on the side elevation of the proposed extension. Windows are proposed at the first-floor level on the front and rear elevations, however, would provide a similar outlook to that of the existing fenestration and therefore, no harmful mutual loss of privacy would be deemed to arise.
The proposal would see the loss of an existing garage at the site. As per the Council's Parking Standards for New Developments SPD, a 3-bedroom dwelling requires 2 off-street parking spaces. Adequate parking would be achievable on the existing driveway.
Neighbouring properties and the Parish Council have been consulted on this application. The Parish Council raised no objection and no objections were received in the form of public representations.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking Standards for New Development SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the demolition of an existing garage and replacement with a two storey side extension.
The application site comprises a semi-detached, two storey dwellinghouse located along Shefford Road, in Clifton. The wider area is residential in nature, mostly characterised with dwellings of a varied design and scale. However, dwellings on the southern side of Shefford Road, including the host dwellinghouse, are more uniform and similar in their design and appearance. The proposal seeks a part two storey, part single storey side extension, replacing the existing garage at the site. The extension would be set back from the principal elevation and set down from the ridgeline of the host dwelling. In addition, the proposal would be modest in its overall width and scale. As such, the proposed side extension would form a subservient and proportionate addition to the dwelling, which would not be deemed to give rise to any adverse impact on the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, No. 89 Shefford Road would be screened from the proposal by the built form of the host dwelling at the application site and would not therefore be detrimentally impacted.
The ground floor section of the proposed side extension would be separated from the western boundary by approximately 1.8 metres to its rear elevation, and some 3.4 metres to its front elevation (due to the angled nature of the boundary at the site). In addition, the proposed extension would be separated from the built form of neighbouring dwellings Nos. 1 and 3 Knolls Way by approximately 11.4 metres. The proposal has been set in at the first-floor level, increasing the separation of first-floor built form from the boundary and the built form of these neighbouring dwellings by a further 1.3 metres (approx.). Considering this separation, no detrimental loss of outlook, overbearing impact or loss of light to these neighbouring dwellings would be considered to arise. Moreover, no windows are proposed are on the side elevation of the proposed extension. Windows are proposed at the first-floor level on the front and rear elevations, however, would provide a similar outlook to that of the existing fenestration and therefore, no harmful mutual loss of privacy would be deemed to arise.
The proposal would see the loss of an existing garage at the site. As per the Council's Parking Standards for New Developments SPD, a 3-bedroom dwelling requires 2 off-street parking spaces. Adequate parking would be achievable on the existing driveway.
Neighbouring properties and the Parish Council have been consulted on this application. The Parish Council raised no objection and no objections were received in the form of public representations.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking Standards for New Development SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF. |
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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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