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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:04 / 03 / 2025
Registration (Validation) Date:05 / 03 / 2025
Consultation Start Date:05 / 03 / 2025
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):24 / 04 / 2025
Target Date for Decision:30 / 04 / 2025
Location:The Coach House, Copper Beech Way, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 3BD
Parish Name:Leighton-Linslade
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Single storey rear extension with rooflights
Case Officer:Charlie Keen
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 4086
Case Officer Email:charlie.keen@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Mrs H Ben Gayed
2nd Floor Suite
12 Church Square
Leighton Buzzard
Beds
LU7 1AE
Press Date:No date
Site Notice Date:03 / 04 / 2025
NeighboursResponses Received: 0
and Representatives:In Favour: 0
Representation DetailsAgainst: 0
Comments: 0
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:03/04/2025
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:No date
Decision Level:Officer Delegated
Date Decision Made:29 / 04 / 2025
Date Decision Despatched:29 / 04 / 2025
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )Reasons for granting: The application site is a detached property located on Copper Beech Way, Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for a single storey rear extension and rooflights. The rear extension would have a depth of 3m, a width of 8.45m and a maximum mono-pitched roof height of 3.35m. The proposed extension would be shielded by the existing dwelling and would not be visible to the street scene furthermore, the proposed extension would be considered subservient in scale and design to the existing dwelling. Whilst it is noted that the rear extension would have a large proposed width it is considered proportionate in scale to the dwelling, and it is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed rooflights would be considered small and modest in scale and would not be considered to result in harm to the character and appearance of the area. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the single storey rear extension is set off the boundary with the neighbouring properties known as Coriolan and Stratford House. Given the large seperation distance to the dwellings and existing boundary treatment it is not considered that the proposal would have a determential impact on the residential amenities of these neighbours. The single storey rear extension is set off the boundary with the neighbouring property known as Shepards Maze and given the orientation of the dwellings the extension would not result in an adverse impact on the residential amenity of occupants of this neighbouring dwelling, by way of an overbearing impact, loss of light or loss of outlook. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and as such will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The application was subject to public consultation, and no comments were received, the Town Council raise no objections. It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons for granting: The application site is a detached property located on Copper Beech Way, Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for a single storey rear extension and rooflights. The rear extension would have a depth of 3m, a width of 8.45m and a maximum mono-pitched roof height of 3.35m. The proposed extension would be shielded by the existing dwelling and would not be visible to the street scene furthermore, the proposed extension would be considered subservient in scale and design to the existing dwelling. Whilst it is noted that the rear extension would have a large proposed width it is considered proportionate in scale to the dwelling, and it is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed rooflights would be considered small and modest in scale and would not be considered to result in harm to the character and appearance of the area. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the single storey rear extension is set off the boundary with the neighbouring properties known as Coriolan and Stratford House. Given the large seperation distance to the dwellings and existing boundary treatment it is not considered that the proposal would have a determential impact on the residential amenities of these neighbours. The single storey rear extension is set off the boundary with the neighbouring property known as Shepards Maze and given the orientation of the dwellings the extension would not result in an adverse impact on the residential amenity of occupants of this neighbouring dwelling, by way of an overbearing impact, loss of light or loss of outlook. On the basis of the scale and nature of the development, adequate parking has been retained. The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and as such will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The application was subject to public consultation, and no comments were received, the Town Council raise no objections. It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.
2 )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.
3 )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).
4 )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.
5 )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
Appeal Received Date:This case has no appeals against it
Planning Obligation Status:Not available

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