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)Reasons for Granting
The application site comprises a two-storey detached dwellinghouse in Linslade. 15 Cotswold Drive is constructed of brickwork with a pitched tiled roof and is surrounded by dwellings of similar scales, styles and design.
The application seeks the erection of two storey part single storey rear extension and first floor side extension. The proposed part single part two storey rear extension would have an overall depth of 3 metres, an overall width of 8.9 metres, an eaves height of 5.1 metres and a roof ridge height of 6.3 metres. The rear extension would not be visible to the street scene as it would be screened behind the existing dwelling. The first floor side extension above the existing garage would be visible to the street scene. The first floor side extension would be set down from the main roof ridge, set back from the principal elevation and set in the from the shared boundary, satisfying Section 11 of the CBDG (2023). It is considered the proposal would be subservient to the main dwelling and would be of high quality design, in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the CBLP (2021), Section 12 of the NPPF (2024) and the CBDG (2023).
The proposal would be sited immediate adjacent to the shared boundary with No.11. The single storey rear extension would be sited immediate on the shared boundary, with a flat roof height of 2.9 metres. Due to sufficient separation between the proposal and the building line of No.11 (some 1.2 metres), and the shallow flat roof, it is considered the single storey aspect of the rear extension would pass the 45 degree rule of light in relation to No.11's habitable ground floor windows and doors. The two-storey aspect of the rear extension would be some 4 metres from the buidling line of No.11, and would pass the 45 degree rule of light in relation to both ground and first floor habitable windows. The first floor side extension would also be some 1.8 metres from the building line of No.11 and would face a blank facade.
Due to the staggered building line of properties on Cotswold Drive, No. 17 would be screened entirely from the proposal by existing built form. Overall, it is considered the proposal would not cause harm to the amentiy of neighbouring dwellings. The proposal would not introduce any new side windows, and would therefore not give rise to mutual overlooking concerns.
The proposal does not seek to amend the number of bedrooms and therefore the parking arrangements remain unchanged. The Town Council requested an informative to ensure the proposal would satisfy parking requirements. This informative would be unnecessary as an assessment concludes the number of bedrooms remains unchanged and therefore the existing parking arrangements would suffice. The proposal is therefore in accordance with Policy HQ1, T2 and T3 of the CBLP (2021), Section 9 and 12 of the NPPF (2024), the CBDG (2023) and the Parking Standards SPD (2023).Reasons for Granting
The application site comprises a two-storey detached dwellinghouse in Linslade. 15 Cotswold Drive is constructed of brickwork with a pitched tiled roof and is surrounded by dwellings of similar scales, styles and design.
The application seeks the erection of two storey part single storey rear extension and first floor side extension. The proposed part single part two storey rear extension would have an overall depth of 3 metres, an overall width of 8.9 metres, an eaves height of 5.1 metres and a roof ridge height of 6.3 metres. The rear extension would not be visible to the street scene as it would be screened behind the existing dwelling. The first floor side extension above the existing garage would be visible to the street scene. The first floor side extension would be set down from the main roof ridge, set back from the principal elevation and set in the from the shared boundary, satisfying Section 11 of the CBDG (2023). It is considered the proposal would be subservient to the main dwelling and would be of high quality design, in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the CBLP (2021), Section 12 of the NPPF (2024) and the CBDG (2023).
The proposal would be sited immediate adjacent to the shared boundary with No.11. The single storey rear extension would be sited immediate on the shared boundary, with a flat roof height of 2.9 metres. Due to sufficient separation between the proposal and the building line of No.11 (some 1.2 metres), and the shallow flat roof, it is considered the single storey aspect of the rear extension would pass the 45 degree rule of light in relation to No.11's habitable ground floor windows and doors. The two-storey aspect of the rear extension would be some 4 metres from the buidling line of No.11, and would pass the 45 degree rule of light in relation to both ground and first floor habitable windows. The first floor side extension would also be some 1.8 metres from the building line of No.11 and would face a blank facade.
Due to the staggered building line of properties on Cotswold Drive, No. 17 would be screened entirely from the proposal by existing built form. Overall, it is considered the proposal would not cause harm to the amentiy of neighbouring dwellings. The proposal would not introduce any new side windows, and would therefore not give rise to mutual overlooking concerns.
The proposal does not seek to amend the number of bedrooms and therefore the parking arrangements remain unchanged. The Town Council requested an informative to ensure the proposal would satisfy parking requirements. This informative would be unnecessary as an assessment concludes the number of bedrooms remains unchanged and therefore the existing parking arrangements would suffice. The proposal is therefore in accordance with Policy HQ1, T2 and T3 of the CBLP (2021), Section 9 and 12 of the NPPF (2024), the CBDG (2023) and the Parking Standards SPD (2023). |
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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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)Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. |
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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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