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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is located at 86 Shefford Road, Meppershall and contains a two storey semi-detached dwelling which has been previously extended. It is constructed of facing brick, and plain concrete roof tiles and brown upvc windows. The dwelling is located within linear residential development characterised by a mix of style and aged properties. There are open fields to the rear.
The proposed porch extension will be located to the front and clearly visible in the streetscene. It will be an extension of the existing single storey projection, being of the same depth with a monopitch roof which will be fully hipped at the side and include a new entrance door and steps to access it. The porch will be modest in depth and set well back from the road frontage. External alterations to the existing front elevation include brick infilling of the entrance door and a ground floor bathroom window and the other bathroom window enlarged which is considered visually acceptable. The existing front elevation of the dwelling, and front of the new porch, together with the existing first floor side (north) elevation will be changed from brick to off white painted render which is considered will not be out of in keeping within the streetscene. The proposed flat roof single storey rear extension will not be visible in the streetscene. External alterations to the rear include a new rooflight in the existing single storey rear monopitch roof, and change from door and window to French doors in the rear elevation of the existing single storey side projection. All are to be accessed by new steps. All windows will be changed to Upvc dark grey similar to the adjacent dwelling No 84. The proposed front and rear extensions will be single storey and subservient to the main dwelling and as such will not result in any harm to the character and appearance of the area. A suitably worded materials condition can be attached.
The main property likely to be affected is No 84 Shefford Road which lies to the side (south) and forms the other half of the semi-detached property and has also been previously extended. It has a ground floor window serving a main habitable room on its front elevation closest to the shared boundary with a front porch beyond. The proposed front porch would be marginally offset from the boundary and be modest in depth, designed with a fully hipped roof sloping away from the shared boundary. Given the orientation and relationships involved it is not considered this will result in an undue loss of light, privacy or overbearing impact to the adjacent dwelling. The proposed rear extension will be approx 4m deep and extend out slightly beyond the existing flat roofed single storey extension at No 84 (by approx 1.3m) where large bi-fold doors serve a kitchen/diner. Given the orientation and relationships involved it is not considered this will result in an undue loss of light, privacy or overbearing impact to the adjacent dwelling. Given the proximity of the proposed front and rear extensions to the shared boundary with No 84 a condition can be attached to ensure they remain blank sided (south elevations). The proposed front and rear extensions would be sufficiently offset from the dwelling to the north No 88 Shefford Road that there will be no impact in terms of residential amenity. The proposed external alterations will not affect the dwellings on either side. Although stepped access is proposed to both the front and rear extensions, given their modest depth there would be undue loss of privacy for adjoining properties. No other surrounding properties would be unduly affected in terms of residential amenity.
The proposal seeks to enlarge the ground floor living accommodation only so there is no requirement for additional parking provision. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate access and parking has been retained.
The Tree Officer has no objection to the proposal but notes that the front extension may affect the TPO tree to the front of the site and suggests a pre-commencement condition is attached to ensure a Arboricultural impact assessment and tree protection method statement are provided to ensure suitable protection measures for the tree. The applicant has agreed in writing to the condition.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Meppershall Parish Council were consulted and have not commented.
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 Sections 12 and 15 of the NPPF (2024).Reasons for granting:
The application site is located at 86 Shefford Road, Meppershall and contains a two storey semi-detached dwelling which has been previously extended. It is constructed of facing brick, and plain concrete roof tiles and brown upvc windows. The dwelling is located within linear residential development characterised by a mix of style and aged properties. There are open fields to the rear.
The proposed porch extension will be located to the front and clearly visible in the streetscene. It will be an extension of the existing single storey projection, being of the same depth with a monopitch roof which will be fully hipped at the side and include a new entrance door and steps to access it. The porch will be modest in depth and set well back from the road frontage. External alterations to the existing front elevation include brick infilling of the entrance door and a ground floor bathroom window and the other bathroom window enlarged which is considered visually acceptable. The existing front elevation of the dwelling, and front of the new porch, together with the existing first floor side (north) elevation will be changed from brick to off white painted render which is considered will not be out of in keeping within the streetscene. The proposed flat roof single storey rear extension will not be visible in the streetscene. External alterations to the rear include a new rooflight in the existing single storey rear monopitch roof, and change from door and window to French doors in the rear elevation of the existing single storey side projection. All are to be accessed by new steps. All windows will be changed to Upvc dark grey similar to the adjacent dwelling No 84. The proposed front and rear extensions will be single storey and subservient to the main dwelling and as such will not result in any harm to the character and appearance of the area. A suitably worded materials condition can be attached.
The main property likely to be affected is No 84 Shefford Road which lies to the side (south) and forms the other half of the semi-detached property and has also been previously extended. It has a ground floor window serving a main habitable room on its front elevation closest to the shared boundary with a front porch beyond. The proposed front porch would be marginally offset from the boundary and be modest in depth, designed with a fully hipped roof sloping away from the shared boundary. Given the orientation and relationships involved it is not considered this will result in an undue loss of light, privacy or overbearing impact to the adjacent dwelling. The proposed rear extension will be approx 4m deep and extend out slightly beyond the existing flat roofed single storey extension at No 84 (by approx 1.3m) where large bi-fold doors serve a kitchen/diner. Given the orientation and relationships involved it is not considered this will result in an undue loss of light, privacy or overbearing impact to the adjacent dwelling. Given the proximity of the proposed front and rear extensions to the shared boundary with No 84 a condition can be attached to ensure they remain blank sided (south elevations). The proposed front and rear extensions would be sufficiently offset from the dwelling to the north No 88 Shefford Road that there will be no impact in terms of residential amenity. The proposed external alterations will not affect the dwellings on either side. Although stepped access is proposed to both the front and rear extensions, given their modest depth there would be undue loss of privacy for adjoining properties. No other surrounding properties would be unduly affected in terms of residential amenity.
The proposal seeks to enlarge the ground floor living accommodation only so there is no requirement for additional parking provision. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate access and parking has been retained.
The Tree Officer has no objection to the proposal but notes that the front extension may affect the TPO tree to the front of the site and suggests a pre-commencement condition is attached to ensure a Arboricultural impact assessment and tree protection method statement are provided to ensure suitable protection measures for the tree. The applicant has agreed in writing to the condition.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Meppershall Parish Council were consulted and have not commented.
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 Sections 12 and 15 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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)Any conditions in bold must be discharged before the development commences. Failure to comply with this requirement could invalidate this permission and/or result in enforcement action.Any conditions in bold must be discharged before the development commences. Failure to comply with this requirement could invalidate this permission and/or result in enforcement action. |
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