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)Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of glazed balustrade to the front first floor flat roof area and erection of carport (part-retrospective).
The application site comprises a two-storey, semi-detached dwellinghouse located along Sandy Road, in Potton. The surrounding area is mostly residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a varied design and appearance. The erection of a glazed balustrade to the front first floor flat roof area would create a balcony to the front of the property. However, by virtue of the small scale of the glazed balustrade, including that the post system to support this glazing would be dark grey in colour to match the existing dwelling and that the dwelling is well set back from the public highway; no detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the area would be deemed to arise. The carport is open on its sides, constructed with support posts which are also dark grey in their colour, matching features of the existing dwelling. In addition, the carport has an obscured polycarbonate roof. As a result, by virtue of its design and open sides, the carport does not appear overly bulky or prominent at the site. The proposal's significance is also mitigated by way of the dwelling's significant set back from the public highway. As such, this aspect of the proposal is also not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the glazed balustrade to the front first floor flat roof area and carport are appropriately separated from neighbouring dwelling No. 34 Sandy Road. Due to this separation, together with the modest scale and nature of the proposals, no detrimental overbearing impact or loss of light would be deemed to arise. The proposals are located adjacent to the shared boundary with neighbouring dwelling No. 30A Sandy Road. However, due to the proposal's modest design, scale and nature, there would not be considered to be any detrimental overbearing impact or loss of light. Moreover, as the balcony (which would be created) would be sited to the front of the dwelling with an outlook upon the public realm and not any private amenity space; no adverse loss of privacy would be found to arise in this regard. No. 30A benefits from a first-floor side window adjacent to the shared boundary, however, this is obscure-glazed and as such, there would be no adverse loss of privacy.
The proposals would not adversely affect the parking or access arrangements at the site. The carport would retain ample parking on the existing driveway and as such the proposals would be acceptable with regard to highway considerations.
Neighbouring properties and the Town Council have been consulted on this application. The Town Council raised no objection and no comments were received in the form of public representations.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Potton Neighbourhood Plan, the Parking Standards for New Development SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of glazed balustrade to the front first floor flat roof area and erection of carport (part-retrospective).
The application site comprises a two-storey, semi-detached dwellinghouse located along Sandy Road, in Potton. The surrounding area is mostly residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a varied design and appearance. The erection of a glazed balustrade to the front first floor flat roof area would create a balcony to the front of the property. However, by virtue of the small scale of the glazed balustrade, including that the post system to support this glazing would be dark grey in colour to match the existing dwelling and that the dwelling is well set back from the public highway; no detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the area would be deemed to arise. The carport is open on its sides, constructed with support posts which are also dark grey in their colour, matching features of the existing dwelling. In addition, the carport has an obscured polycarbonate roof. As a result, by virtue of its design and open sides, the carport does not appear overly bulky or prominent at the site. The proposal's significance is also mitigated by way of the dwelling's significant set back from the public highway. As such, this aspect of the proposal is also not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the glazed balustrade to the front first floor flat roof area and carport are appropriately separated from neighbouring dwelling No. 34 Sandy Road. Due to this separation, together with the modest scale and nature of the proposals, no detrimental overbearing impact or loss of light would be deemed to arise. The proposals are located adjacent to the shared boundary with neighbouring dwelling No. 30A Sandy Road. However, due to the proposal's modest design, scale and nature, there would not be considered to be any detrimental overbearing impact or loss of light. Moreover, as the balcony (which would be created) would be sited to the front of the dwelling with an outlook upon the public realm and not any private amenity space; no adverse loss of privacy would be found to arise in this regard. No. 30A benefits from a first-floor side window adjacent to the shared boundary, however, this is obscure-glazed and as such, there would be no adverse loss of privacy.
The proposals would not adversely affect the parking or access arrangements at the site. The carport would retain ample parking on the existing driveway and as such the proposals would be acceptable with regard to highway considerations.
Neighbouring properties and the Town Council have been consulted on this application. The Town Council raised no objection and no comments were received in the form of public representations.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Potton Neighbourhood Plan, the Parking Standards for New Development SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF. |
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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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