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)Reasons For Granting,
The property is a terraced property located on Bittern Drive in Biggleswade. The proposal consists of a single storey front infill extension measuring a width of 3.2m, a depth of 1.9m and a mono pitched roof measuring an eaves height of 2.5m, and a highest point of 3.5m. The existing property currently benefits from a side garage and front porch, with a pitched roof that wraps around to create one roof formation. This proposal would infill a gap between an existing front porch, and a front projection on the neighbouring property. The proposal would also contain two rooflights set into the front roofslope.
The proposal would be visible to the streetscene of Bittern Drive, however it would not extend beyond the existing principal elevation of the site. The proposal would remain modest in scale and design, and as such is not considered to impact the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Furthermore, several properties in the vicinity of the application have existing front projections which extend across front elevations (notably numbers 16 and 17 Bittern Drive). As such, the proposal would not be considered at odds with the existing grain and pattern of the street scene.
The proposal would be built to the boundary with one adjacent neighbour (17 Bittern Drive). However, the proposal would be built in line with existing built form on this adjacent neighbour, and as such no detrimental impacts on the residential amenities of this neighbouring property.
The proposal would be obscured from the other adjacent neighbour (19 Bittern Drive) by the bulk of the existing front protrusion. Therefore, the proposal would not lead to any significant loss of privacy or overbearing impact on this neighbouring property.
All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from this property for there to be any material impact.
The proposal would not lead to the creation of any additional bedrooms, and would not impact the currently existing parking provision on the site. As such, adequate parking has been retained, and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Biggleswade Town Council were consulted on this application 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 considered that this proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Furthermore, the proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. As such, the proposal would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and the Biggleswade Neighbourhood Plan (2022).Reasons For Granting,
The property is a terraced property located on Bittern Drive in Biggleswade. The proposal consists of a single storey front infill extension measuring a width of 3.2m, a depth of 1.9m and a mono pitched roof measuring an eaves height of 2.5m, and a highest point of 3.5m. The existing property currently benefits from a side garage and front porch, with a pitched roof that wraps around to create one roof formation. This proposal would infill a gap between an existing front porch, and a front projection on the neighbouring property. The proposal would also contain two rooflights set into the front roofslope.
The proposal would be visible to the streetscene of Bittern Drive, however it would not extend beyond the existing principal elevation of the site. The proposal would remain modest in scale and design, and as such is not considered to impact the character and appearance of the surrounding area.
Furthermore, several properties in the vicinity of the application have existing front projections which extend across front elevations (notably numbers 16 and 17 Bittern Drive). As such, the proposal would not be considered at odds with the existing grain and pattern of the street scene.
The proposal would be built to the boundary with one adjacent neighbour (17 Bittern Drive). However, the proposal would be built in line with existing built form on this adjacent neighbour, and as such no detrimental impacts on the residential amenities of this neighbouring property.
The proposal would be obscured from the other adjacent neighbour (19 Bittern Drive) by the bulk of the existing front protrusion. Therefore, the proposal would not lead to any significant loss of privacy or overbearing impact on this neighbouring property.
All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from this property for there to be any material impact.
The proposal would not lead to the creation of any additional bedrooms, and would not impact the currently existing parking provision on the site. As such, adequate parking has been retained, and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Biggleswade Town Council were consulted on this application 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 considered that this proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Furthermore, the proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. As such, the proposal would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and the Biggleswade Neighbourhood Plan (2022). |
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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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