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)Reasons for granting:
The application site consists of a semi-detached dwelling on the north side of Whitecrofts, the street scene is characterised by dwellings of similar scale and design. The proposed two storey side extension would be visible within the street scene, however would be set down and set back from the main dwelling with a 1 metre separation from the boundary of this property. Whilst the extension would be over half the width of the dwelling, similar extensions to the proposal can be found within the street scene of a similar scale and design and as such the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the street scene. The proposed front and rear extensions, due to the single storey scale and design, would appear subservient to the dwellinghouse and would not have a detrimental effect on the street scene.
The proposed two storey side extension would be sited some 7 metres away from neighbouring property No.12 Whitecrofts side elevation, which contains windows at both ground floor and first floor. The proposed extension due to the separation distance is not considered to result in a detrimental loss of light to these windows. The proposed windows at first floor level, due to their positioning to the front and rear and would not surpass the existing building line, would not have a detrimental impact on loss of privacy to this neighbouring property.
The proposed single storey rear extension would be sited immediately adjacent neighbouring property No.16 Whitecrofts, however the extension would not surpass the depth of the neighbouring property's rear conservatory and as such would not have a significant impact on this property's rear windows, nor is it considered to have an overbearing impact on this property. The proposed front extension would be sited 4 metres away from the boundary of No.16, however due to the limited depth and scale of the extension it is not considered that the extension would have a detrimental impact on this neighbouring property, in terms of loss of light, overbearingness and loss of privacy.
The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms from 3 to 4. The parking area to the front of the dwelling would allow for 2 off road parking spaces, resulting in a shortfall of 1 off street parking space as per the Council's Parking Standards in New Developments SPD. Whilst it is considered that the proposal would likely result for a vehicle to be displaced on the highway, the surrounding roads are unrestricted and appeared to have ample capacity for safe and sensible parking and as such it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on highway safety.
It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in New Development SPD and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons for granting:
The application site consists of a semi-detached dwelling on the north side of Whitecrofts, the street scene is characterised by dwellings of similar scale and design. The proposed two storey side extension would be visible within the street scene, however would be set down and set back from the main dwelling with a 1 metre separation from the boundary of this property. Whilst the extension would be over half the width of the dwelling, similar extensions to the proposal can be found within the street scene of a similar scale and design and as such the proposal would not have a detrimental impact on the street scene. The proposed front and rear extensions, due to the single storey scale and design, would appear subservient to the dwellinghouse and would not have a detrimental effect on the street scene.
The proposed two storey side extension would be sited some 7 metres away from neighbouring property No.12 Whitecrofts side elevation, which contains windows at both ground floor and first floor. The proposed extension due to the separation distance is not considered to result in a detrimental loss of light to these windows. The proposed windows at first floor level, due to their positioning to the front and rear and would not surpass the existing building line, would not have a detrimental impact on loss of privacy to this neighbouring property.
The proposed single storey rear extension would be sited immediately adjacent neighbouring property No.16 Whitecrofts, however the extension would not surpass the depth of the neighbouring property's rear conservatory and as such would not have a significant impact on this property's rear windows, nor is it considered to have an overbearing impact on this property. The proposed front extension would be sited 4 metres away from the boundary of No.16, however due to the limited depth and scale of the extension it is not considered that the extension would have a detrimental impact on this neighbouring property, in terms of loss of light, overbearingness and loss of privacy.
The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms from 3 to 4. The parking area to the front of the dwelling would allow for 2 off road parking spaces, resulting in a shortfall of 1 off street parking space as per the Council's Parking Standards in New Developments SPD. Whilst it is considered that the proposal would likely result for a vehicle to be displaced on the highway, the surrounding roads are unrestricted and appeared to have ample capacity for safe and sensible parking and as such it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on highway safety.
It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in New Development SPD and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide. |
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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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)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. |
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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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