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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:28 / 03 / 2025
Registration (Validation) Date:31 / 03 / 2025
Consultation Start Date:31 / 03 / 2025
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):02 / 05 / 2025
Target Date for Decision:26 / 05 / 2025
Location:4 The Coppins, Ampthill, Bedford, MK45 2SN
Parish Name:Ampthill
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Single storey front /side extension
Case Officer:Luke Burgess
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 6150
Case Officer Email:luke.burgess@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Mr S Palmer
21 Dunstable Street
Ampthill
Bedford
MK45 2NJ
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:14 / 05 / 2025
Date Decision Despatched:14 / 05 / 2025
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )Reasons for Granting: The proposal seeks planning permission for a single storey front /side extension. The application site comprises a two-storey, link-detached dwellinghouse located along The Coppins, in Ampthill. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a similar design and scale. The proposed single storey front /side extension would be small-scale, modest in its footprint and height. The proposal would have a pitched roof, similar to the existing built form, and would appear a sympathetic addition to the host dwelling. As such, the proposed extension would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposal would be sited immediately adjacent to neighbouring dwelling No. 2 The Coppins. The extension, due to its modest scale and footprint, together with consideration of its pitched roof design, which pitches away from this neighbouring property; no detrimental overbearing impact or loss of outlook would be deemed to arise to this neighbouring dwelling. In addition, the proposal would comply with the 45 degree rule of light in relation to the adjacent windows of this neighbouring dwelling and as such, no detrimental loss of light would be considered to arise to No. 2. All other neighbouring dwellings are considered to be sufficiently 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. The proposal benefits from ample parking on the existing driveway. Neighbouring properties and the Town Council have been consulted on this application. The Town Council resolved to support the application 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 Developments SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting: The proposal seeks planning permission for a single storey front /side extension. The application site comprises a two-storey, link-detached dwellinghouse located along The Coppins, in Ampthill. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a similar design and scale. The proposed single storey front /side extension would be small-scale, modest in its footprint and height. The proposal would have a pitched roof, similar to the existing built form, and would appear a sympathetic addition to the host dwelling. As such, the proposed extension would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposal would be sited immediately adjacent to neighbouring dwelling No. 2 The Coppins. The extension, due to its modest scale and footprint, together with consideration of its pitched roof design, which pitches away from this neighbouring property; no detrimental overbearing impact or loss of outlook would be deemed to arise to this neighbouring dwelling. In addition, the proposal would comply with the 45 degree rule of light in relation to the adjacent windows of this neighbouring dwelling and as such, no detrimental loss of light would be considered to arise to No. 2. All other neighbouring dwellings are considered to be sufficiently 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. The proposal benefits from ample parking on the existing driveway. Neighbouring properties and the Town Council have been consulted on this application. The Town Council resolved to support the application 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 Developments SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF.
2 )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).
3 )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.
4 )Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.
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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