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)Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the demolition of an existing extension and construction of a single storey rear extension.
The application site comprises a two-storey, detached dwellinghouse located along Bedford Road, in Marston Moreteyne. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a varied design and scale. The proposed single storey rear extension, by virtue of its siting, would not be readily visible to the public realm. In addition, the proposal would be modest in its overall scale and would appear a proportionate and sympathetic addition to the dwelling. As such, the proposed rear extension would not be deemed to give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the existing rear extension has a depth of 2.9 metres. The proposed rear extension would replace this existing built form and would have a depth of 4.9 metres, adjacent to the boundary with neighbouring dwelling No. 142 Bedford Road, separated from the boundary by 0.8 metres (approx.). The host dwelling is well set back from the front elevation of No. 142 and as such, these dwellings have a staggered relationship as to where the dwelling at the application site currently protrudes much further past the rear elevation of this neighbouring dwellinghouse. By virtue of this staggered relationship, the proposed rear extension would be further removed from the rear elevation, including any rear windows, of this neighbouring dwelling as to where any impact is deemed to be mitigated. Considering this, whilst the proposal would increase the depth of built form adjacent to the boundary with No. 142 by approximately 2 metres and the overall height and mass of the extension would increase above that of the existing built form; the extension would be of an appropriate scale, well separated from the rear elevation of No. 142 and its private amenity space, as to where there would not be considered to be any detrimental loss of outlook, overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. In addition, no windows are sited as to where there would be any adverse loss of privacy.
The proposed extension would increase the depth of the dwelling by approximately 1 metre adjacent to the boundary with neighbouring dwelling No. 144 Bedford Road, by virtue of the extension's shape and design. Due to the modest depth and scale of this built form, appropriately separated from this neighbouring dwelling; no detrimental impact would be deemed to arise to No. 144. In addition, all other neighbouring dwellings are considered to be well-separated and/ or screened from the proposed extension, as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted.
The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the site and would as such be acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
Neighbouring properties and the Parish Council have been consulted on this application. The Parish Council raised no objection and no comments were received in the form of public representations.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking Standards for New Development SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the demolition of an existing extension and construction of a single storey rear extension.
The application site comprises a two-storey, detached dwellinghouse located along Bedford Road, in Marston Moreteyne. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a varied design and scale. The proposed single storey rear extension, by virtue of its siting, would not be readily visible to the public realm. In addition, the proposal would be modest in its overall scale and would appear a proportionate and sympathetic addition to the dwelling. As such, the proposed rear extension would not be deemed to give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the existing rear extension has a depth of 2.9 metres. The proposed rear extension would replace this existing built form and would have a depth of 4.9 metres, adjacent to the boundary with neighbouring dwelling No. 142 Bedford Road, separated from the boundary by 0.8 metres (approx.). The host dwelling is well set back from the front elevation of No. 142 and as such, these dwellings have a staggered relationship as to where the dwelling at the application site currently protrudes much further past the rear elevation of this neighbouring dwellinghouse. By virtue of this staggered relationship, the proposed rear extension would be further removed from the rear elevation, including any rear windows, of this neighbouring dwelling as to where any impact is deemed to be mitigated. Considering this, whilst the proposal would increase the depth of built form adjacent to the boundary with No. 142 by approximately 2 metres and the overall height and mass of the extension would increase above that of the existing built form; the extension would be of an appropriate scale, well separated from the rear elevation of No. 142 and its private amenity space, as to where there would not be considered to be any detrimental loss of outlook, overbearing impact or loss of light to this neighbouring dwelling. In addition, no windows are sited as to where there would be any adverse loss of privacy.
The proposed extension would increase the depth of the dwelling by approximately 1 metre adjacent to the boundary with neighbouring dwelling No. 144 Bedford Road, by virtue of the extension's shape and design. Due to the modest depth and scale of this built form, appropriately separated from this neighbouring dwelling; no detrimental impact would be deemed to arise to No. 144. In addition, all other neighbouring dwellings are considered to be well-separated and/ or screened from the proposed extension, as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted.
The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the site and would as such be acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
Neighbouring properties and the Parish Council have been consulted on this application. The Parish Council raised no objection and no comments were received in the form of public representations.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking Standards for New Development SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF. |
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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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)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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