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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:02 / 05 / 2025
Registration (Validation) Date:05 / 05 / 2025
Consultation Start Date:05 / 05 / 2025
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):20 / 06 / 2025
Target Date for Decision:30 / 06 / 2025
Location:35 Chelsea Green, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard, LU7 2PT
Parish Name:Leighton-Linslade
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Rear dormer, with roof lights, loft conversion. New windows
Case Officer:Grace Howard
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 6692
Case Officer Email:Grace.Howard@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Mrs H Ben Gayed
2nd Floor Suite
12 Church Square
Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
LU7 1AE
Press Date:No date
Site Notice Date:30 / 05 / 2025
NeighboursResponses Received: 0
and Representatives:In Favour: 0
Representation DetailsAgainst: 0
Comments: 0
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:30/05/2025
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:No date
Decision Level:Officer Delegated
Date Decision Made:02 / 07 / 2025
Date Decision Despatched:02 / 07 / 2025
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )Reasons For Granting, The property is a semi-detached dwelling located on Chelsea Green in Linslade. The proposal consists of a rear flat roofed dormer measuring a width of 5.7m, a depth of 3.5m from the original roofslope and a height of 2.9m. Furthermore, the application also consists of a hip to gable alteration to the main roof to accommodate this rear dormer, as well as three rooflights located on the principal elevation. Additionally, a window on the north west side elevation at the first floor level would be removed from the application site. This window would have previously been located above the staircase. The other two windows on this side elevation would be retained. A rear dormer, hip to gable addition and front rooflights were previously approved under CB/25/001239/LDCP. This previous approval contained identical dimensions to this application. However, the dormer in this application is noted to be constructed with an iron grey cladding, whereas the approved Lawful Development Certificate would be constructed of materials to match existing. The proposed dormer would be located on the rear elevation, and would not be visible to the streetscene of Chelsea Green. However the hip to gable addition as well as the front rooflights would be visible. Due to the modest size and scale of these additions, it is not considered that this proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Furthermore, it is noted that the adjacent neighbouring property (33 Chelsea Green) has previously benefited from rooflights to the front of the dwellinghouse, as well as a rear dormer constructed of grey cladding. Therefore, the proposal would not be considered at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. No properties are located to the rear of the application site, and therefore it is not considered that the proposal would lead to any overlooking impacts on any properties to the rear. Additionally, as no windows are proposed on the side elevation of the dormer, the proposals would not lead to a loss of privacy to the adjacent neighbouring properties. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impact. The proposal would lead to an increase in bedrooms, with the property moving from a two bedroom to a four bedroom dwelling. Leighton-Linslade Parish Council have noted that they raise no objection to the proposal subject to parking standards being met. Although further bedrooms would require one further parking space to be provided, hard standing to the front of the property would be considered to provide adequate parking provision on the application site. This application was subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received. Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is considered that the proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the streetscene, and no material impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons For Granting, The property is a semi-detached dwelling located on Chelsea Green in Linslade. The proposal consists of a rear flat roofed dormer measuring a width of 5.7m, a depth of 3.5m from the original roofslope and a height of 2.9m. Furthermore, the application also consists of a hip to gable alteration to the main roof to accommodate this rear dormer, as well as three rooflights located on the principal elevation. Additionally, a window on the north west side elevation at the first floor level would be removed from the application site. This window would have previously been located above the staircase. The other two windows on this side elevation would be retained. A rear dormer, hip to gable addition and front rooflights were previously approved under CB/25/001239/LDCP. This previous approval contained identical dimensions to this application. However, the dormer in this application is noted to be constructed with an iron grey cladding, whereas the approved Lawful Development Certificate would be constructed of materials to match existing. The proposed dormer would be located on the rear elevation, and would not be visible to the streetscene of Chelsea Green. However the hip to gable addition as well as the front rooflights would be visible. Due to the modest size and scale of these additions, it is not considered that this proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Furthermore, it is noted that the adjacent neighbouring property (33 Chelsea Green) has previously benefited from rooflights to the front of the dwellinghouse, as well as a rear dormer constructed of grey cladding. Therefore, the proposal would not be considered at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. No properties are located to the rear of the application site, and therefore it is not considered that the proposal would lead to any overlooking impacts on any properties to the rear. Additionally, as no windows are proposed on the side elevation of the dormer, the proposals would not lead to a loss of privacy to the adjacent neighbouring properties. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impact. The proposal would lead to an increase in bedrooms, with the property moving from a two bedroom to a four bedroom dwelling. Leighton-Linslade Parish Council have noted that they raise no objection to the proposal subject to parking standards being met. Although further bedrooms would require one further parking space to be provided, hard standing to the front of the property would be considered to provide adequate parking provision on the application site. This application was subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received. Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is considered that the proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the streetscene, and no material impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 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 )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.
4 )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).
5 )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.
6 )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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