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)Reasons for granting
The application site is 3 Norman Croft, Shefford. The host dwelling is a detached dwelling and is surrounded by dwellings with a similar design.
The proposed development would include the conversion of part of the integral double garage to create an additional habitable space with the insertion of a window. Permitted Development Rights for garage conversions were removed under condition 24 of planning application reference CB/12/01306/FULL.
The proposed part garage conversion would be visible within the street scene. Due to the small scale of the works and its modest nature and design, the proposed garage conversion would not look out of keeping with the surrounding area and would not result in a detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the area.
In terms of impact on neighbour on neighbouring amenity, the proposed garage conversion due to its small scale, modest design and siting (in regard to both proximity to boundary and relationship with neighbouring dwellings), would not result in a harmful overbearing impact, or a material loss of light. The insertion of a window due to its siting and relationship with neighbouring dwelling shared boundaries would not give rise to unacceptable loss of privacy or overlooking concerns.
It is therefore considered that the proposal as a whole would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Shefford Town Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection to the proposal but the Town Council stressed the loss of a parking space. The Parking Standards for New Development states that a vehicle dimension for a car to be considered a parking space would need to measure 2.5 metres in width and 5 metres in length. As part of the site plan the applicant has shown 3 parking spaces within the curtilage of the dwelling. However, the 3rd parking space measures some 4.7 metres and therefore would not meet the Council's Parking Standards. From the Officer's site visit it was noted that there are unrestricted parking bays. As such, a 3rd parking space could be accommodated along the unrestricted parking bays situated along Norman Croft.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with, Policies HQ1, T2, T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for granting
The application site is 3 Norman Croft, Shefford. The host dwelling is a detached dwelling and is surrounded by dwellings with a similar design.
The proposed development would include the conversion of part of the integral double garage to create an additional habitable space with the insertion of a window. Permitted Development Rights for garage conversions were removed under condition 24 of planning application reference CB/12/01306/FULL.
The proposed part garage conversion would be visible within the street scene. Due to the small scale of the works and its modest nature and design, the proposed garage conversion would not look out of keeping with the surrounding area and would not result in a detrimental harm to the character and appearance of the area.
In terms of impact on neighbour on neighbouring amenity, the proposed garage conversion due to its small scale, modest design and siting (in regard to both proximity to boundary and relationship with neighbouring dwellings), would not result in a harmful overbearing impact, or a material loss of light. The insertion of a window due to its siting and relationship with neighbouring dwelling shared boundaries would not give rise to unacceptable loss of privacy or overlooking concerns.
It is therefore considered that the proposal as a whole would not result in any material impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposal is therefore considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Shefford Town Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection to the proposal but the Town Council stressed the loss of a parking space. The Parking Standards for New Development states that a vehicle dimension for a car to be considered a parking space would need to measure 2.5 metres in width and 5 metres in length. As part of the site plan the applicant has shown 3 parking spaces within the curtilage of the dwelling. However, the 3rd parking space measures some 4.7 metres and therefore would not meet the Council's Parking Standards. From the Officer's site visit it was noted that there are unrestricted parking bays. As such, a 3rd parking space could be accommodated along the unrestricted parking bays situated along Norman Croft.
The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with, Policies HQ1, T2, T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023) 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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)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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)Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. |
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