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)Reasons for granting:
The proposal consists of a storage space conversion to habitable living space, and includes a brick infill and installation of a floating bay window. There would be no additional built form on site resulting from the storage conversion. The proposed bay window would be located to the front of the dwelling. There is an existing range of bay windows within the vicinity of the application site therefore the addition of the bay window would not detrimentally impact the street scene. The bay window addition is considered modest in scale, siting and design, and would be deemed a subservient and appropriate alteration to the principal elevation of the dwelling. As such, these aspects of the proposal would not give rise to an adverse visual impact on the character and appearance of the area.
The front bay window is set off the boundary of No.2a East Street however due to its small scale and the orientation of the dwellings it is not considered that the proposal would lead to significant impact upon the neighbouring amenity enjoyed by this neighbour. All other properties are sufficiently separated from the bay window extension. The proposed storage space conversion would not result in any increase in built form and would not be considered to harm the residential amenities of any neighbour by way of overbearing impact, loss of light or loss of privacy.
The proposal would not be increasing the number of bedrooms at the property, nor would it affect the existing parking arrangements and as such is not considered to cause a detrimental impact to the highway.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received, the Town Council made no objection.
It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting:
The proposal consists of a storage space conversion to habitable living space, and includes a brick infill and installation of a floating bay window. There would be no additional built form on site resulting from the storage conversion. The proposed bay window would be located to the front of the dwelling. There is an existing range of bay windows within the vicinity of the application site therefore the addition of the bay window would not detrimentally impact the street scene. The bay window addition is considered modest in scale, siting and design, and would be deemed a subservient and appropriate alteration to the principal elevation of the dwelling. As such, these aspects of the proposal would not give rise to an adverse visual impact on the character and appearance of the area.
The front bay window is set off the boundary of No.2a East Street however due to its small scale and the orientation of the dwellings it is not considered that the proposal would lead to significant impact upon the neighbouring amenity enjoyed by this neighbour. All other properties are sufficiently separated from the bay window extension. The proposed storage space conversion would not result in any increase in built form and would not be considered to harm the residential amenities of any neighbour by way of overbearing impact, loss of light or loss of privacy.
The proposal would not be increasing the number of bedrooms at the property, nor would it affect the existing parking arrangements and as such is not considered to cause a detrimental impact to the highway.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received, the Town Council made no objection.
It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the NPPF. |
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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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