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)Reasons For Granting,
The property is a detached dwellinghouse located on Iveldale Drive in Shefford. The property benefits from a single storey side extension with a notable ridge height, as well as a single storey garage to the other side elevation. It is noted that the property has been converted from a bungalow to include a first floor containing three bedrooms and a bathroom. As such, the dwellinghouse in its current form would be considered as a one and a half storey property.
The proposal consists of a roof extension to connect the main dwellinghouse and an existing side extension. This proposal would create a pitched roof in the current gap between the existing pitched roof formations to create additional room at the first floor level. This pitch would continue the gradients of the roofslopes of the main dwellinghouse and the side extension. The proposal would increase the highest point of the dwellinghouse by 1.4m, to a height of 6.76m.
Furthermore, the proposal would also contain a dormer on the side elevation of the main dwellinghouse. This dormer would measure a width of 2.2m, and a depth of 1.9m from the roofslope.
The proposal would be a visible addition to the main dwellinghouse from the streetscene of Iveldale Drive. Although it is noted that the properties immediately adjacent to the application site are both single storey bungalows, other properties located along Iveldale Drive contain a mixture of development styles and heights. As such, the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development.
Although a roof formation with a side dormer is not noted to be a feature across Iveldale Drive, it is not considered that this proposal would have any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
The proposed roof extension would be visible to an adjacent neighbour (6 Iveldale Drive). However,the proposed roof height increase would 'blend' into an existing roofslope, and would be located centrally on the main dwellinghouse. As such, the proposal would not be considered to lead to any adverse impacts on the residential amenities of this neighbouring property.
The increased roof height and side dormer would also be visible to the other adjacent neighbour (4 Iveldale Drive). The proposed dormer is noted to be modest in size, and faced with an obscurely glazed window. As such, it is not considered that this proposed dormer would lead to any detrimental overlooking impacts on this adjacent property.
All other properties are considered sufficiently separated for there to be any material impacts.
The proposal would not lead to the creation of any additional bedrooms on the application site, and the existing parking on the site would not be impacted by the introduction of this proposal. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on the application site, which would therefore remain in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Shefford Town Council have been consulted on this application site, and raised no objection. 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 lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Furthermore, the 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 dwellinghouse located on Iveldale Drive in Shefford. The property benefits from a single storey side extension with a notable ridge height, as well as a single storey garage to the other side elevation. It is noted that the property has been converted from a bungalow to include a first floor containing three bedrooms and a bathroom. As such, the dwellinghouse in its current form would be considered as a one and a half storey property.
The proposal consists of a roof extension to connect the main dwellinghouse and an existing side extension. This proposal would create a pitched roof in the current gap between the existing pitched roof formations to create additional room at the first floor level. This pitch would continue the gradients of the roofslopes of the main dwellinghouse and the side extension. The proposal would increase the highest point of the dwellinghouse by 1.4m, to a height of 6.76m.
Furthermore, the proposal would also contain a dormer on the side elevation of the main dwellinghouse. This dormer would measure a width of 2.2m, and a depth of 1.9m from the roofslope.
The proposal would be a visible addition to the main dwellinghouse from the streetscene of Iveldale Drive. Although it is noted that the properties immediately adjacent to the application site are both single storey bungalows, other properties located along Iveldale Drive contain a mixture of development styles and heights. As such, the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development.
Although a roof formation with a side dormer is not noted to be a feature across Iveldale Drive, it is not considered that this proposal would have any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
The proposed roof extension would be visible to an adjacent neighbour (6 Iveldale Drive). However,the proposed roof height increase would 'blend' into an existing roofslope, and would be located centrally on the main dwellinghouse. As such, the proposal would not be considered to lead to any adverse impacts on the residential amenities of this neighbouring property.
The increased roof height and side dormer would also be visible to the other adjacent neighbour (4 Iveldale Drive). The proposed dormer is noted to be modest in size, and faced with an obscurely glazed window. As such, it is not considered that this proposed dormer would lead to any detrimental overlooking impacts on this adjacent property.
All other properties are considered sufficiently separated for there to be any material impacts.
The proposal would not lead to the creation of any additional bedrooms on the application site, and the existing parking on the site would not be impacted by the introduction of this proposal. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on the application site, which would therefore remain in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Shefford Town Council have been consulted on this application site, and raised no objection. 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 lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Furthermore, the 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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)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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