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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:18 / 08 / 2025
Registration (Validation) Date:04 / 09 / 2025
Consultation Start Date:04 / 09 / 2025
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):13 / 10 / 2025
Target Date for Decision:30 / 10 / 2025
Location:25 Hare Lane, Cranfield, Bedford, MK43 0ZG
Parish Name:Cranfield
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Loft conversion with rear dormer, front rooflights and new side window
Case Officer:Luke Burgess
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 6150
Case Officer Email:luke.burgess@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Mrs H Ben Gayed
2nd Floor Suite
12 Church Square
Leighton Buzzard
LU7 1AE
Press Date:No date
Site Notice Date:16 / 09 / 2025
NeighboursResponses Received: 0
and Representatives:In Favour: 0
Representation DetailsAgainst: 0
Comments: 0
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:16/09/2025
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:No date
Decision Level:Officer Delegated
Date Decision Made:21 / 10 / 2025
Date Decision Despatched:21 / 10 / 2025
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )Reasons for Granting: The proposal seeks planning permission for a loft conversion with rear dormer, front rooflights and new side window. The application site comprises a two-storey, end-of-terrace dwellinghouse located along Hare Lane in Cranfield. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a similar design and scale. A similar proposal was previously granted under a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed), application reference: CB/25/02053/LDCP. The proposal under this current application seeks a similar proposal, however, the rear dormer would instead be finished with anthracite grey horizontal weatherboard cladding and the first-floor side window would be clear-glazed and openable. The proposals, with consideration of the previous Lawful Development Certificate, would be acceptable at the site. The use of anthracite grey horizontal weatherboard cladding and an openable first-floor side window would also form appropriate alterations, which would not give rise to any adverse impact upon the character and appearance of the area. As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposals would be similar to that granted under application reference: CB/25/02053/LDCP and would therefore be acceptable. In any case, the proposals, including the use of horizontal weatherboard cladding, due to their siting and scale, would not give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light. In addition, the rear dormer would provide a similar outlook to that of the existing first-floor windows on the rear elevation of the dwelling and would as such not give rise to any detrimental loss of privacy to any neighbouring dwelling. The first-floor side window would be clear-glazed and openable. However, this window would provide an outlook across a parking area and would not be considered to give rise to any detrimental overlooking impact or loss of privacy to any neighbouring dwelling. The proposals would increase the number of bedrooms within the host dwelling. However, this is similar to the scheme which was granted under the recent Lawful Development Certificate (reference: CB/25/02053/LDCP). As such, the proposals would be acceptable as regards parking and access arrangements in this regard. Neighbouring properties and the Parish Council have been consulted on this application. The Parish 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 and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting: The proposal seeks planning permission for a loft conversion with rear dormer, front rooflights and new side window. The application site comprises a two-storey, end-of-terrace dwellinghouse located along Hare Lane in Cranfield. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a similar design and scale. A similar proposal was previously granted under a Lawful Development Certificate (Proposed), application reference: CB/25/02053/LDCP. The proposal under this current application seeks a similar proposal, however, the rear dormer would instead be finished with anthracite grey horizontal weatherboard cladding and the first-floor side window would be clear-glazed and openable. The proposals, with consideration of the previous Lawful Development Certificate, would be acceptable at the site. The use of anthracite grey horizontal weatherboard cladding and an openable first-floor side window would also form appropriate alterations, which would not give rise to any adverse impact upon the character and appearance of the area. As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposals would be similar to that granted under application reference: CB/25/02053/LDCP and would therefore be acceptable. In any case, the proposals, including the use of horizontal weatherboard cladding, due to their siting and scale, would not give rise to any overbearing impact or loss of light. In addition, the rear dormer would provide a similar outlook to that of the existing first-floor windows on the rear elevation of the dwelling and would as such not give rise to any detrimental loss of privacy to any neighbouring dwelling. The first-floor side window would be clear-glazed and openable. However, this window would provide an outlook across a parking area and would not be considered to give rise to any detrimental overlooking impact or loss of privacy to any neighbouring dwelling. The proposals would increase the number of bedrooms within the host dwelling. However, this is similar to the scheme which was granted under the recent Lawful Development Certificate (reference: CB/25/02053/LDCP). As such, the proposals would be acceptable as regards parking and access arrangements in this regard. Neighbouring properties and the Parish Council have been consulted on this application. The Parish 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 and Section 12 of the NPPF.
2 )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).
3 )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.
4 )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
Appeal Received Date:This case has no appeals against it
Planning Obligation Status:Not available

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