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)Reasons for Granting
The application site relates to a two-storey semi-detached dwelling and its residential curtilage located on the southern side of Jeans Way, Dunstable. No.220 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design. Planning permission is sought for the extension of an existing dropped kerb at the front of the property to a total width of 8.5 metres.
The extended dropped kerb would be readily visible within the street scene of Jeans Way, however, due to the scale and form of development it is not considered to impact the character and appearance of the existing dwelling or the street scene. Therefore, the proposed development 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.
The application would not encroach upon the shared boundary of either 218 or 222 Jeans Way. The neighbouring access would not be compromised as the proposed dropped kerb would allow the applicant to have direct access from the highway on to the existing hardstanding without any impact to the neighbouring property. Therefore, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable impact on neighbouring amenities. As such, the proposal would be in accordance with policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 7 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the NPPF.
The proposal would add an additional parking space to the property due to the extended dropped kerb providing access to an existing paved area without the need to bump up onto the pavement. Highways have not objected to the proposal but have requested that a condition be imposed so that no development takes place prior to the applicant receiving approval of a Section 278 Agreement. Rather than a condition, an informative has been imposed as part of this approval.
Dunstable Town Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. Ecology and Trees and Landscape were both consulted and raised no objection. Natural England were also consulted, 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 relates to a two-storey semi-detached dwelling and its residential curtilage located on the southern side of Jeans Way, Dunstable. No.220 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design. Planning permission is sought for the extension of an existing dropped kerb at the front of the property to a total width of 8.5 metres.
The extended dropped kerb would be readily visible within the street scene of Jeans Way, however, due to the scale and form of development it is not considered to impact the character and appearance of the existing dwelling or the street scene. Therefore, the proposed development 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.
The application would not encroach upon the shared boundary of either 218 or 222 Jeans Way. The neighbouring access would not be compromised as the proposed dropped kerb would allow the applicant to have direct access from the highway on to the existing hardstanding without any impact to the neighbouring property. Therefore, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable impact on neighbouring amenities. As such, the proposal would be in accordance with policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 7 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the NPPF.
The proposal would add an additional parking space to the property due to the extended dropped kerb providing access to an existing paved area without the need to bump up onto the pavement. Highways have not objected to the proposal but have requested that a condition be imposed so that no development takes place prior to the applicant receiving approval of a Section 278 Agreement. Rather than a condition, an informative has been imposed as part of this approval.
Dunstable Town Council were consulted as part of this application and raised no objection. Ecology and Trees and Landscape were both consulted and raised no objection. Natural England were also consulted, 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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)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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)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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)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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)Notes to Applicant;
The applicant is advised that in order to comply with Condition 1 of this permission it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. You are advised to contact the Highways Agreements Officer, Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. E-mail highwaysagreements@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highwayNotes to Applicant;
The applicant is advised that in order to comply with Condition 1 of this permission it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Central Bedfordshire Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. You are advised to contact the Highways Agreements Officer, Community Services, Central Bedfordshire Council, Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford SG17 5TQ. E-mail highwaysagreements@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
The contractor and / or client are to ensure that any mud or building material debris such as sand, cement or concrete that is left on the public highway, or any mud arising from construction/demolition vehicular movement, shall be removed immediately and in the case of concrete, cement, mud or mortar not allowed to dry on the highway |
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