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)Reasons for granting
The application site is a two-storey terraced dwelling located on Aquila Road, Leighton Buzzard. No.14 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey side extension and garage conversion which would see the installation of a window on the front elevation. The extension would have a proposed width of approximately 2.6 metres, a depth of 3.5 metres and a maximum height of 2.9 metres.
The proposal would result in a modest increase in footprint, approximately 10m2, and therefore, would be considered modest in scale and proportionate to the host dwelling. The extension would not be readily visible within the street scene but the garage conversion and installation of a window on the front elevation would be, however, this would be considered a minor alteration that would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension is set on the boundary with the neighbouring property, 12 Aquila Road, and would see the applicant's property extend approximately 5.8 metres beyond the rear of this properties garage. Although this would add considerable bulk along the boundary, the extension would only extend beyond the rear of the main property by approximately 1.7 metres. The extension would also be separated from the main body of the property by approximately 3 metres. There is a window on the rear of this property that could be impacted by the proposal, however, due to the separation distance it is not considered that the proposal would result in a loss of light to this window. Due to the separation distance to the main property and the limited height of the proposal, it is not considered that the extension would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The other attached property, 16 Aquila Road, would be well separated from the proposal as the nearest point would be set approximately 4.8 metres from the property and would be well screened by the existing structures. Therefore, it is not considered that the extension would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are considered sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any material impact. There are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of the windows on the front elevation as the properties opposite the application site are well separated. The alterations to the front of the property would be visible from a number of properties on Aquila Road, however, due to the limited scale of the alterations they are not considered to have a detrimental impact on residential amenities. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
The proposal does not lead to any additional bedrooms but would see the removal of an off-street parking space through the garage conversion, however, sufficient space has been retained on the driveway to facilitate 2 parking spaces which meets the requirements placed on a 3-bedroom property. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. Natural England were also consulted as part of this application, but no comments were received. The application was subject to a public consultation and no comments 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 two-storey terraced dwelling located on Aquila Road, Leighton Buzzard. No.14 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey side extension and garage conversion which would see the installation of a window on the front elevation. The extension would have a proposed width of approximately 2.6 metres, a depth of 3.5 metres and a maximum height of 2.9 metres.
The proposal would result in a modest increase in footprint, approximately 10m2, and therefore, would be considered modest in scale and proportionate to the host dwelling. The extension would not be readily visible within the street scene but the garage conversion and installation of a window on the front elevation would be, however, this would be considered a minor alteration that would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the extension is set on the boundary with the neighbouring property, 12 Aquila Road, and would see the applicant's property extend approximately 5.8 metres beyond the rear of this properties garage. Although this would add considerable bulk along the boundary, the extension would only extend beyond the rear of the main property by approximately 1.7 metres. The extension would also be separated from the main body of the property by approximately 3 metres. There is a window on the rear of this property that could be impacted by the proposal, however, due to the separation distance it is not considered that the proposal would result in a loss of light to this window. Due to the separation distance to the main property and the limited height of the proposal, it is not considered that the extension would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The other attached property, 16 Aquila Road, would be well separated from the proposal as the nearest point would be set approximately 4.8 metres from the property and would be well screened by the existing structures. Therefore, it is not considered that the extension would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are considered sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any material impact. There are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of the windows on the front elevation as the properties opposite the application site are well separated. The alterations to the front of the property would be visible from a number of properties on Aquila Road, however, due to the limited scale of the alterations they are not considered to have a detrimental impact on residential amenities. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
The proposal does not lead to any additional bedrooms but would see the removal of an off-street parking space through the garage conversion, however, sufficient space has been retained on the driveway to facilitate 2 parking spaces which meets the requirements placed on a 3-bedroom property. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. Natural England were also consulted as part of this application, but no comments were received. The application was subject to a public consultation and no comments 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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