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)Reasons for granting:
The proposed rooflights would be visible within the street scene, however due to their small scale would not have an adverse impact on the character of the area. The proposed rear extension would not be visible to the street scene, however it would have a subservient single storey built form and as such would not appear out of character.
The proposed rear extension would be sited some 3.6 metres from the boundary of No.32 Monetery Croft and some 3.7 metres from the boundary of No.26 Monetery Croft. Due to the single storey nature of the proposed extension and the separation distances from these properties, it is considered that the proposed extension would not result in a harmful overbearing impact, a material loss of light or a loss of privacy to these properties. The proposed rooflights, due to their siting high within the roofslope, are not considered to have an adverse impact in terms of overlooking.
The floor plans indicate that the existing property benefits from four bedrooms, with the fourth bedroom also classified as a study. The proposed floor plans show the first-floor layout to be unchanged, with an additional bedroom located within the converted roof space. As the internal layout at first floor is unchanged, it is considered that the study could be used as a bedroom.
The application site benefits from two off-road parking spaces. The existing garage is not large enough to be considered a parking space in accordance with the Council's Parking Standards in the New Development SPD. However, it is considered that the proposed conversion and rooflights would be permitted development under Class C and, as such, it is considered that this element could be carried out without the need for planning permission, resulting in the same increase of bedrooms. Due to this consideration, it is not considered that the proposal would have a greater adverse impact than what could be constructed under permitted development.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received.
It is considered that the proposal would 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 proposed rooflights would be visible within the street scene, however due to their small scale would not have an adverse impact on the character of the area. The proposed rear extension would not be visible to the street scene, however it would have a subservient single storey built form and as such would not appear out of character.
The proposed rear extension would be sited some 3.6 metres from the boundary of No.32 Monetery Croft and some 3.7 metres from the boundary of No.26 Monetery Croft. Due to the single storey nature of the proposed extension and the separation distances from these properties, it is considered that the proposed extension would not result in a harmful overbearing impact, a material loss of light or a loss of privacy to these properties. The proposed rooflights, due to their siting high within the roofslope, are not considered to have an adverse impact in terms of overlooking.
The floor plans indicate that the existing property benefits from four bedrooms, with the fourth bedroom also classified as a study. The proposed floor plans show the first-floor layout to be unchanged, with an additional bedroom located within the converted roof space. As the internal layout at first floor is unchanged, it is considered that the study could be used as a bedroom.
The application site benefits from two off-road parking spaces. The existing garage is not large enough to be considered a parking space in accordance with the Council's Parking Standards in the New Development SPD. However, it is considered that the proposed conversion and rooflights would be permitted development under Class C and, as such, it is considered that this element could be carried out without the need for planning permission, resulting in the same increase of bedrooms. Due to this consideration, it is not considered that the proposal would have a greater adverse impact than what could be constructed under permitted development.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received.
It is considered that the proposal would 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. |
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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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)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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