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)Reasons for granting
The application site is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on Linden Road, Dunstable. No.9A is constructed from brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties varying in design and scale. The proposal is for a first-floor side extension with a pitched roof and would have an approximate depth of 8.3 metres, a width of 3 metres.
The proposed extension would be considered proportionate to the property in terms of scale and design due to its modest width, set down roof ridge and due to it being set back from the front of the property. The proposal would be readily visible within the street scene of Linden Road, however, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area due to its pitched roof and modest size. As such, the proposal is considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of impact on neighbouring properties, the proposal would be separated by over 8 metres from the attached property, 7 Linden Road, and due to this separation it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The other neighbouring property, 1 Linden Close, would be further separated, approximately 10 metres, from the proposal and due to this it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The proposal would be visible from a number of properties within Linden Road, however due to the scale of the proposal it is not considered that there would be any material impact on the residential amenities of these properties.
There are no concerns in terms of privacy from the proposed window on the rear elevation as this located in a similar position to an existing window. The new windows on the side and front elevations would also not be considered to have a detrimental impact on privacy as they would be well separated from any neighbouring properties. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be any material impact. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
The proposal would not result in the loss of an off-street parking space but would increase the number of bedrooms at the property to 4. The parking standards require a 4-bedroom property to be able to facilitate 3 off-street parking spaces. The first two parking spaces have been shown on plan to be facilitated at the front of the property and a third spot can be facilitated within the existing garage. Therefore, the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of parking and highway safety in accordance with Sections 9 and 12 of the NPPF, Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Parking Standards for New Developments supplementary planning document.
Dunstable Town Council were consulted on this application and had no objections. Natural England were consulted but no comments were received. The application was subject to a public consultation, and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting
The application site is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on Linden Road, Dunstable. No.9A is constructed from brickwork with a tiled pitched roof and is surrounded by properties varying in design and scale. The proposal is for a first-floor side extension with a pitched roof and would have an approximate depth of 8.3 metres, a width of 3 metres.
The proposed extension would be considered proportionate to the property in terms of scale and design due to its modest width, set down roof ridge and due to it being set back from the front of the property. The proposal would be readily visible within the street scene of Linden Road, however, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the surrounding area due to its pitched roof and modest size. As such, the proposal is considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of impact on neighbouring properties, the proposal would be separated by over 8 metres from the attached property, 7 Linden Road, and due to this separation it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The other neighbouring property, 1 Linden Close, would be further separated, approximately 10 metres, from the proposal and due to this it is not considered that the proposal would have a material impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. The proposal would be visible from a number of properties within Linden Road, however due to the scale of the proposal it is not considered that there would be any material impact on the residential amenities of these properties.
There are no concerns in terms of privacy from the proposed window on the rear elevation as this located in a similar position to an existing window. The new windows on the side and front elevations would also not be considered to have a detrimental impact on privacy as they would be well separated from any neighbouring properties. All other properties are considered sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be any material impact. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with Section 12 of the NPPF, Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
The proposal would not result in the loss of an off-street parking space but would increase the number of bedrooms at the property to 4. The parking standards require a 4-bedroom property to be able to facilitate 3 off-street parking spaces. The first two parking spaces have been shown on plan to be facilitated at the front of the property and a third spot can be facilitated within the existing garage. Therefore, the proposal is considered acceptable in terms of parking and highway safety in accordance with Sections 9 and 12 of the NPPF, Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Parking Standards for New Developments supplementary planning document.
Dunstable Town Council were consulted on this application and had no objections. Natural England were consulted but no comments were received. The application was subject to a public consultation, and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. |
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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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)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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)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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)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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