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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a terraced two-storey dwelling located on Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard. No.76 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design and scale. The proposal is for a front extension to create a front porch and additional living space and would have a pitched roof. The proposed front extension would have an approximate depth of 1.8 metres, a width of 3.9 metres, an eaves height of 2.2 metres and a maximum height of 3.1 metres.
The proposed front extension would be readily visible within the street scene. Although the surrounding properties are similar in terms of design and scale, there are a number of front porches/ extensions readily visible within the street scene which vary in design. In addition to this, one of the neighbouring properties, 74 Plantation Road, has a similar front bay window with a pitched roof extending across the front of the property. Due to these factors, combined with the extensions pitched roof and moderate size, it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The proposed front extension would be set on both of the boundaries with the attached properties, 78 & 74 Plantation Road, but due to its limited height and depth it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of either of the attached properties. The proposal would be visible from a number of properties on the opposite side of the road to the application site, however due to the small scale of the proposal, it is not considered that there would be any material impact on the residential amenities of these properties. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be any material impact.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objections. The application was also subject to public consultation and no representations 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 terraced two-storey dwelling located on Plantation Road, Leighton Buzzard. No.76 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design and scale. The proposal is for a front extension to create a front porch and additional living space and would have a pitched roof. The proposed front extension would have an approximate depth of 1.8 metres, a width of 3.9 metres, an eaves height of 2.2 metres and a maximum height of 3.1 metres.
The proposed front extension would be readily visible within the street scene. Although the surrounding properties are similar in terms of design and scale, there are a number of front porches/ extensions readily visible within the street scene which vary in design. In addition to this, one of the neighbouring properties, 74 Plantation Road, has a similar front bay window with a pitched roof extending across the front of the property. Due to these factors, combined with the extensions pitched roof and moderate size, it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The proposed front extension would be set on both of the boundaries with the attached properties, 78 & 74 Plantation Road, but due to its limited height and depth it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of either of the attached properties. The proposal would be visible from a number of properties on the opposite side of the road to the application site, however due to the small scale of the proposal, it is not considered that there would be any material impact on the residential amenities of these properties. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be any material impact.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objections. The application was also subject to public consultation and no representations 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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)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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)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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)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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