| Details of Planning Application -
CB/25/01536/FULL |
| Application registered | Consultation period | Awaiting decision | Decided | Appeal | Appeal decided |
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| Application Type: | Full Application |
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| Date Received: | 06
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05
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2025 |
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| Registration (Validation) Date: | 19
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08
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2025 |
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| Consultation Start Date: | 19
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08
/
2025 |
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| Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires): | 24
/
09
/
2025 |
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| Target Date for Decision: | 14
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10
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2025 |
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| Location: | 29 Dene Way, Upper Caldecote, Biggleswade, SG18 9DL |
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| Parish Name: | Northill |
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| Conservation Area: | Not available |
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| Listed Building Grade: | Not available |
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| Environmental Assessment: | Not available |
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| Expected Decision Level: | Not available |
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| Description: | Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of single storey rear extension, and single storey rear/side extension, and part conversion of garage |
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| Case Officer: | Nicola Stevens |
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| Case Officer Tel: | 0300 300 4454 |
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| Case Officer Email: | nicola.stevens@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk |
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| Status: | Decided |
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| Agent: | Mr R Chambers |
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| 72 Lytton Avenue |
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| Letchworth |
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| SG6 3HY |
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| Press Date: | No date |
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| Site Notice Date: | 27
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08
/
2025 |
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| Neighbours | Responses Received:
0 |
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| and Representatives: | In Favour:
0 |
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| Representation Details | Against:
0 |
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| Comments:
0 |
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| Petitions Against:
0 |
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| Petitions For:
0 |
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| Officer Site Visit Date: | No date |
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| Committee Site Visit Date: | No date |
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| Committee Meeting Date: | No date |
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| Decision Level: | Officer Delegated |
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| Date Decision Made: | 03
/
10
/
2025 |
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| Date Decision Despatched: | 03
/
10
/
2025 |
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| Decision: | Full Application - Granted |
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| Conditions or Reasons: | View Conditions or Reasons |
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| Informative Notes: | | 1
)Reasons for Granting
The site is located at 29 Dene Way Upper Caldecote; a detached dwelling with an attached garage to the side and a conservatory to the rear elevation. The dwelling is the end house within a small cul de sac of houses constructed as an extension of Dene Way. To the side of the dwelling is an area of grass land.
The existing rear conservatory will be demolished and a slightly larger single storey extension erected in a similar location. A single storey extension is also proposed to the rear of the garage and side of the main dwelling which would be modest in size. As the two extensions will be located to the rear and subservient to the main dwelling they are considered visually acceptable.
The two proposed extensions would be sufficiently offset from the side and rear boundaries with adjoining properties Nos 27 Dene Way and 26 Ashby Drive. The proposal, due to its scale, design and siting in terms of proximity to the boundary and relationship with neighbouring properties, does not result in an unacceptable loss of light, overbearing impact and loss of privacy. No other surrounding properties would be unduly affected.
The existing garage will be partly converted to ground floor living accommodation. Although the proposed floorplan shows the garage retained to the front it is not considered sufficiently large enough for a car. However, there would be no increase in the number of bedrooms as part of the proposal and it appears that the garage could be converted under permitted development and this part of the road is private. The existing hardstanding to the front of the property is to be retained.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. The Archeology Team and Tree Officer have no comments to make. Northill Parish Council was consulted and has no objection to the proposal.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2024).Reasons for Granting
The site is located at 29 Dene Way Upper Caldecote; a detached dwelling with an attached garage to the side and a conservatory to the rear elevation. The dwelling is the end house within a small cul de sac of houses constructed as an extension of Dene Way. To the side of the dwelling is an area of grass land.
The existing rear conservatory will be demolished and a slightly larger single storey extension erected in a similar location. A single storey extension is also proposed to the rear of the garage and side of the main dwelling which would be modest in size. As the two extensions will be located to the rear and subservient to the main dwelling they are considered visually acceptable.
The two proposed extensions would be sufficiently offset from the side and rear boundaries with adjoining properties Nos 27 Dene Way and 26 Ashby Drive. The proposal, due to its scale, design and siting in terms of proximity to the boundary and relationship with neighbouring properties, does not result in an unacceptable loss of light, overbearing impact and loss of privacy. No other surrounding properties would be unduly affected.
The existing garage will be partly converted to ground floor living accommodation. Although the proposed floorplan shows the garage retained to the front it is not considered sufficiently large enough for a car. However, there would be no increase in the number of bedrooms as part of the proposal and it appears that the garage could be converted under permitted development and this part of the road is private. The existing hardstanding to the front of the property is to be retained.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. The Archeology Team and Tree Officer have no comments to make. Northill Parish Council was consulted and has no objection to the proposal.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2024). |
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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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| Appeal Received Date: | This case has no appeals against it |
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| Planning Obligation Status: | Not available |
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