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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is located at 1 Western Way, Sandy and contains a detached bungalow constructed of facing brick and profiled concrete roof tiles and white upvc windows. It has a detached garage to the side linked by a lean too porch structure. The conservatory at the rear is to be demolished. The dwelling is located within an established residential area.
Although the proposed extension will be located to the rear, as the site is located on a corner plot, it will be visible from London Road. It will be 5m deep and extend across the existing rear elevation. Although the flat roof will be slightly higher than the eaves of the bungalow and will not match its pitched roof, the proposed extension will be single storey and subservient to the main dwelling and well set back from the road frontage. Various external alterations include a small roof infill to accommodate the new front porch which itself will be modest in size and depth, changes to door and window fenestration and to materials as the main dwelling itself will be rendered which will alter the appearance of the dwelling but it will not be out of keeping in this residential context. As such will not result in any harm to the character and appearance of the area.
The dwelling at No 1 sits on a large plot and the proposed rear extension will be well offset from any surrounding properties. The only property likely to be affected is the semi-detached bungalow No 3 Western Way to the east. The existing garage at No 1 will effectively screen the proposed extension from No 3 and given the distances and relationships involved it is not considered that it will result in an undue loss of light, privacy or overbearing impact.
The proposal will result in an increase from two to three bedrooms. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate access and parking has been retained.
The proposed site has a Tree Preservation Order affecting the trees within the rear and side garden. An Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Tree Protection Plan has been submitted in support of the application which the Tree Officer has confirmed shows suitable protection for the trees on site and can be conditioned.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. The Archaeology Officer has no comment to make on the proposal. Sandy Town Council were consulted and have no objection as long as the development follows the Arboricultural Impact Assessment which as noted above can be conditioned.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T3 and EE4 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2024).Reasons for granting:
The application site is located at 1 Western Way, Sandy and contains a detached bungalow constructed of facing brick and profiled concrete roof tiles and white upvc windows. It has a detached garage to the side linked by a lean too porch structure. The conservatory at the rear is to be demolished. The dwelling is located within an established residential area.
Although the proposed extension will be located to the rear, as the site is located on a corner plot, it will be visible from London Road. It will be 5m deep and extend across the existing rear elevation. Although the flat roof will be slightly higher than the eaves of the bungalow and will not match its pitched roof, the proposed extension will be single storey and subservient to the main dwelling and well set back from the road frontage. Various external alterations include a small roof infill to accommodate the new front porch which itself will be modest in size and depth, changes to door and window fenestration and to materials as the main dwelling itself will be rendered which will alter the appearance of the dwelling but it will not be out of keeping in this residential context. As such will not result in any harm to the character and appearance of the area.
The dwelling at No 1 sits on a large plot and the proposed rear extension will be well offset from any surrounding properties. The only property likely to be affected is the semi-detached bungalow No 3 Western Way to the east. The existing garage at No 1 will effectively screen the proposed extension from No 3 and given the distances and relationships involved it is not considered that it will result in an undue loss of light, privacy or overbearing impact.
The proposal will result in an increase from two to three bedrooms. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate access and parking has been retained.
The proposed site has a Tree Preservation Order affecting the trees within the rear and side garden. An Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Tree Protection Plan has been submitted in support of the application which the Tree Officer has confirmed shows suitable protection for the trees on site and can be conditioned.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. The Archaeology Officer has no comment to make on the proposal. Sandy Town Council were consulted and have no objection as long as the development follows the Arboricultural Impact Assessment which as noted above can be conditioned.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T3 and EE4 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2024). |
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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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)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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