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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a two-storey detached dwelling located on Plantation Road in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal consists of a garage conversion to habitable living space, and includes a brick infill and installation of a window. There would be no additional built form on site resulting from this proposal.
There would be fenestration changes to the front elevation of the dwelling and would therefore be readily visible to the streetscene. Plantation Road is characterised by dwellings of a variety of designs and scales. The proposal would be well set back from the highway and considered to be proportionate in scale. Due to the modest nature of the proposed works, it would not be considered to have an impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal, it would not be considered to result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to any neighbouring dwellings.
According to the Parking Standards SPD, the existing single garage would not be large enough to accommodate an off-street parking space. The plans show no additional bedrooms and the site benefits from a driveway. As such, the proposal, as the site benefits from off street parking on the existing driveway is unlikely to significantly impact the existing parking provision on site or the public highway.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received, Leighton-Linslade Town Council raised no objection.
It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting:
The application site is a two-storey detached dwelling located on Plantation Road in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal consists of a garage conversion to habitable living space, and includes a brick infill and installation of a window. There would be no additional built form on site resulting from this proposal.
There would be fenestration changes to the front elevation of the dwelling and would therefore be readily visible to the streetscene. Plantation Road is characterised by dwellings of a variety of designs and scales. The proposal would be well set back from the highway and considered to be proportionate in scale. Due to the modest nature of the proposed works, it would not be considered to have an impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal, it would not be considered to result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to any neighbouring dwellings.
According to the Parking Standards SPD, the existing single garage would not be large enough to accommodate an off-street parking space. The plans show no additional bedrooms and the site benefits from a driveway. As such, the proposal, as the site benefits from off street parking on the existing driveway is unlikely to significantly impact the existing parking provision on site or the public highway.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received, Leighton-Linslade Town Council raised no objection.
It is considered that the proposal will be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Parking Standards in new development SPD, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 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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)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. |
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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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