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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:24 / 03 / 2025
Registration (Validation) Date:25 / 03 / 2025
Consultation Start Date:25 / 03 / 2025
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):25 / 04 / 2025
Target Date for Decision:20 / 05 / 2025
Location:Little Cottage, Meadow Way, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2QX
Parish Name:Ampthill
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Single storey rear extension and first floor rear extension with front and rear dormers
Case Officer:Benjamin Keen
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 5642
Case Officer Email:benjamin.keen@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Mr A Deane
The Old Library
7 Saunders Piece
Ampthill
Bedfordshire
MK45 2QB
Press Date:No date
Site Notice Date:No date
NeighboursResponses Received: 0
and Representatives:In Favour: 0
Representation DetailsAgainst: 0
Comments: 0
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:No date
Decision Level:Officer Delegated
Date Decision Made:02 / 05 / 2025
Date Decision Despatched:02 / 05 / 2025
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )Reasons for granting: The application follows the refusal of planning application CB/24/03381/FULL and pre-application advice for a similar scheme under CB/25/00347/PAPC, the former application was refused due to poor design and the negative impact it would have on neighbouring properties amenity. The application seeks the removal of an existing conservatory to create a single and double storey rear extension. The proposed extension has been redesigned with a set off gable roof with front and rear dormers. The dwelling has been previously significantly extended to the rear, with a two storey gable extension and a single storey rear extension adjacent to this. The proposed rear extension, which would have a larger bulk to the rear would appear subservient in a supporting role to the main dwelling. The proposed extension appears to be supporting in this form. The proposed dormers due to their small scale and their external position within the roofslope, would not appear out of character with the area and would appear subservient to the main dwelling. The proposed extension would be sited approximately 2.6 metres away from the boundary of the nearest neighbouring property at No.65 Holland Road and would be approximately 10.1 metres away from this property's built form. It is considered that due to this separation distance, that the proposed extension would not cause a significant loss of light or overbearing impact on this property. The proposed front dormer would be sited some 21.3 metres away from the rear elevation of No.20 Parmiter Way. The outlook of this dormer window would be partially obscured by the dwelling's existing built form and the existing soft landscaping that borders the footpath along the rear boundary of No. 20. Due to the separation distance and the partial obstruction of any future views, it is not considered that the proposed dormer would have an adverse impact on this neighbouring property. All other neighbouring property's are sufficiently separated from the proposal and as such it is considered that the proposal would not have a significant impact to these properties. The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms from 3 to 4, which would require 3 off road parking spaces. The application site benefits from a long driveway to the side of the dwelling that extends to the rear, as such the site benefits from an abundance of parking spaces and would have sufficient space for 3 off road parking spaces. 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 application follows the refusal of planning application CB/24/03381/FULL and pre-application advice for a similar scheme under CB/25/00347/PAPC, the former application was refused due to poor design and the negative impact it would have on neighbouring properties amenity. The application seeks the removal of an existing conservatory to create a single and double storey rear extension. The proposed extension has been redesigned with a set off gable roof with front and rear dormers. The dwelling has been previously significantly extended to the rear, with a two storey gable extension and a single storey rear extension adjacent to this. The proposed rear extension, which would have a larger bulk to the rear would appear subservient in a supporting role to the main dwelling. The proposed extension appears to be supporting in this form. The proposed dormers due to their small scale and their external position within the roofslope, would not appear out of character with the area and would appear subservient to the main dwelling. The proposed extension would be sited approximately 2.6 metres away from the boundary of the nearest neighbouring property at No.65 Holland Road and would be approximately 10.1 metres away from this property's built form. It is considered that due to this separation distance, that the proposed extension would not cause a significant loss of light or overbearing impact on this property. The proposed front dormer would be sited some 21.3 metres away from the rear elevation of No.20 Parmiter Way. The outlook of this dormer window would be partially obscured by the dwelling's existing built form and the existing soft landscaping that borders the footpath along the rear boundary of No. 20. Due to the separation distance and the partial obstruction of any future views, it is not considered that the proposed dormer would have an adverse impact on this neighbouring property. All other neighbouring property's are sufficiently separated from the proposal and as such it is considered that the proposal would not have a significant impact to these properties. The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms from 3 to 4, which would require 3 off road parking spaces. The application site benefits from a long driveway to the side of the dwelling that extends to the rear, as such the site benefits from an abundance of parking spaces and would have sufficient space for 3 off road parking spaces. 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.
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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