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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a detached dwelling located on Heath Park Drive, Leighton Buzzard. The application seeks planning permission for a part garage conversion, internal alterations and increase in roof height to facilitate the utility room. There is no additional built form on site for the part garage conversion.
The proposal would raise the roof height over the utility room by some 0.34 metres and due to the limited scale of development it would not result in harm to the host dwelling or surrounding area. The replacement of the garage door with a brick infill would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposed part garage conversion, it would not be considered to result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to any neighbouring dwellings.
Neighbouring property 17 Heath Park Drive would be screened from the increased height of the garage by existing built form and therefore it is considered that there would be no significant impact on neighbouring amenity. The increase in height of the garage would be set near the boundary with the neighbouring property 12 Copper Beech Way. Given the marginal increase in roof height, separation distance, screening and orientation of the dwellings it is not considered that there would be any significant impact on neighbouring amenity.
As stated in Section 4.4.2 of the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD a double garage will count as one parking space. As such the partial garage conversion would lead to a loss of parking for the site. However, the proposal site benefits from ample parking on the existing driveway, in accordance with the requirements of the Council's Parking Standards for New Developments SPD.
The proposal was subject to public consultation and no representations have been received, the Town Council raised no objections.
The proposal is considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking in New Developments SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting:
The application site is a detached dwelling located on Heath Park Drive, Leighton Buzzard. The application seeks planning permission for a part garage conversion, internal alterations and increase in roof height to facilitate the utility room. There is no additional built form on site for the part garage conversion.
The proposal would raise the roof height over the utility room by some 0.34 metres and due to the limited scale of development it would not result in harm to the host dwelling or surrounding area. The replacement of the garage door with a brick infill would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposed part garage conversion, it would not be considered to result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to any neighbouring dwellings.
Neighbouring property 17 Heath Park Drive would be screened from the increased height of the garage by existing built form and therefore it is considered that there would be no significant impact on neighbouring amenity. The increase in height of the garage would be set near the boundary with the neighbouring property 12 Copper Beech Way. Given the marginal increase in roof height, separation distance, screening and orientation of the dwellings it is not considered that there would be any significant impact on neighbouring amenity.
As stated in Section 4.4.2 of the Parking Standards for New Developments SPD a double garage will count as one parking space. As such the partial garage conversion would lead to a loss of parking for the site. However, the proposal site benefits from ample parking on the existing driveway, in accordance with the requirements of the Council's Parking Standards for New Developments SPD.
The proposal was subject to public consultation and no representations have been received, the Town Council raised no objections.
The proposal is considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking in New Developments SPD 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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