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)Reasons for Granting,
The property is a detached dwelling located on a backland plot. This property is set away from the public highway of Hitchin Road, which it takes access from.
The proposal consists of a new rooflight on the side elevation to act as a fire escape. This rooflight would be located 1m from the eaves of the original roofslope, and would be non-obscured and fully opening. Furthermore, an existing rooflight is currently in place on this elevation, which would be located directly above the proposed rooflight.
This rooflight would serve an existing loft space wrapping around the first floor of the property. Following further discussion with the applicant, it is noted that this rooflight would be directly accessed by a door between the third bedroom on an existing mezzanine and the loft space. Alternatively, the loft space can also be accessed by a second door on the eastern elevation of the bedroom.
The rooflight would be modest in size and scale, and alongside other existing rooflights on the main dwellinghouse, would not be considered to detrimentally impact the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
The proposal would not be visible to one adjacent neighbour (106 Hitchin Road) and as such, it would not detrimentally impact the residential amenities of this neighbour.
The proposal would face toward other adjacent properties (120A and the rear garden of 110 Hitchin Road). However, it is noted that the proposed rooflight would serve a loft space rather than a habitable room, and due to the proposal being deemed below head height, no significant overlooking concerns are expected to occur from the introduction of this proposal.
All other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any detrimental material impact.
The proposal does include an additional bedroom on the site, however the existing parking provision has not been impacted by this proposal, and adequate parking provision is considered to have been retained. As such, the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
A Tree and Landscape officer was consulted on this application, who noted that the proposal would have minimal impact on the surrounding area, and as such no objection has been raised.
Stotfold Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no comments. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Furthermore, it is not considered that this proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. As such, the proposal is 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 detached dwelling located on a backland plot. This property is set away from the public highway of Hitchin Road, which it takes access from.
The proposal consists of a new rooflight on the side elevation to act as a fire escape. This rooflight would be located 1m from the eaves of the original roofslope, and would be non-obscured and fully opening. Furthermore, an existing rooflight is currently in place on this elevation, which would be located directly above the proposed rooflight.
This rooflight would serve an existing loft space wrapping around the first floor of the property. Following further discussion with the applicant, it is noted that this rooflight would be directly accessed by a door between the third bedroom on an existing mezzanine and the loft space. Alternatively, the loft space can also be accessed by a second door on the eastern elevation of the bedroom.
The rooflight would be modest in size and scale, and alongside other existing rooflights on the main dwellinghouse, would not be considered to detrimentally impact the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
The proposal would not be visible to one adjacent neighbour (106 Hitchin Road) and as such, it would not detrimentally impact the residential amenities of this neighbour.
The proposal would face toward other adjacent properties (120A and the rear garden of 110 Hitchin Road). However, it is noted that the proposed rooflight would serve a loft space rather than a habitable room, and due to the proposal being deemed below head height, no significant overlooking concerns are expected to occur from the introduction of this proposal.
All other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any detrimental material impact.
The proposal does include an additional bedroom on the site, however the existing parking provision has not been impacted by this proposal, and adequate parking provision is considered to have been retained. As such, the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
A Tree and Landscape officer was consulted on this application, who noted that the proposal would have minimal impact on the surrounding area, and as such no objection has been raised.
Stotfold Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no comments. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation and no representations were received.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Furthermore, it is not considered that this proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. As such, the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan 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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