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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a terraced two-storey dwelling located on Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard. No.39 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design and scale. The proposal is for a front extension to enlarge the kitchen area and relocate the front door. The proposed front extension would have an approximate depth of 1.2 metres, a width of 2.7 metres, an eaves height of 3 metres and a maximum height of 3.7 metres.
The proposal would be considered modest in size and relates well to the host dwelling due to its pitched roof and matching brickwork. The proposed front extension would be readily visible within the street scene of Harrow Road where there are a number of front porches/ extensions readily visible which are similar to the proposal, this includes 43 & 45 Harrow Road which are close to the site and have similar front porches. Due to these factors, it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The proposal would be well separated from both the attached properties, approximately 3.2 metres to the boundary with 41 Harrow Road and 5 metres to 37 Harrow Road. Due to the separation distance and the moderate size of the extension, it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of either of the attached properties. The proposal would be visible from a number of properties on the opposite side of the road to the application site, however due to the small scale of the proposal, it is not considered that there would be any material impact on the residential amenities of these properties. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be any material impact.
The proposal would not result in an increase in the number of bedrooms on site and would not cause a reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces. As such, the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of parking and highway safety, in accordance with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 9 of the NPPF and the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objection. Natural England were consulted, but no comments were received. The application was also subject to public consultation and no representations 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 is a terraced two-storey dwelling located on Harrow Road, Leighton Buzzard. No.39 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties similar in design and scale. The proposal is for a front extension to enlarge the kitchen area and relocate the front door. The proposed front extension would have an approximate depth of 1.2 metres, a width of 2.7 metres, an eaves height of 3 metres and a maximum height of 3.7 metres.
The proposal would be considered modest in size and relates well to the host dwelling due to its pitched roof and matching brickwork. The proposed front extension would be readily visible within the street scene of Harrow Road where there are a number of front porches/ extensions readily visible which are similar to the proposal, this includes 43 & 45 Harrow Road which are close to the site and have similar front porches. Due to these factors, it is considered that the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the property or the surrounding area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The proposal would be well separated from both the attached properties, approximately 3.2 metres to the boundary with 41 Harrow Road and 5 metres to 37 Harrow Road. Due to the separation distance and the moderate size of the extension, it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of either of the attached properties. The proposal would be visible from a number of properties on the opposite side of the road to the application site, however due to the small scale of the proposal, it is not considered that there would be any material impact on the residential amenities of these properties. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be any material impact.
The proposal would not result in an increase in the number of bedrooms on site and would not cause a reduction in the number of off-street parking spaces. As such, the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of parking and highway safety, in accordance with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 9 of the NPPF and the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objection. Natural England were consulted, but no comments were received. The application was also subject to public consultation and no representations 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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