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)Reasons for granting:
The application site is a single-storey, semi-detached dwelling located on Vicarage Hill, Flitwick and is constructed of mainly brickwork with a hipped tile roof. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling. This would measure approximately 7.5 meters in width, 3 meters in depth and would have a flat roof with a height of at least some 3 meters. The overall footprint of the property would increase by 23 square metres.
Vicarage Hill is characterised by single-storey dwellings of similar age and design, with semi-detached plots separated by access to rear garages. On the basis of its design and scale, the proposal would form a proportionate and modest addition to the existing dwellinghouse and would not be deemed to have any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. Whilst the approximately 3m high flat roof will be slightly taller than the eaves of the main dwelling, which is considered visually somewhat awkward, as this would be located to the rear, at a small scale, it will not be seen within the street scene and as such considered visually acceptable in this instance.
Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No.43 Vicarage Hill and No.1 Lyall Close. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed rear extension would be set on the boundary with No.43 Vicarage Hill and would surpass the rear projection of this property by 3 metres. The rear extension would have a degree of impact on the light to this neighbouring property (rear bifold doors), given the modest height of the eaves and limited projection of the proposal on this neighbouring boundary it would not be considered so significant to warrant a reason for refusal. Neighbouring dwelling No.1 Lyall Close would be separated from the rear extension by approximately some 5 metres. Due to this separation no detrimental impact on occupants of this neighbouring dwelling would be deemed to arise.
The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms in the dwelling from two to three. As measured from plan number 001, there is sufficient parking arrangements for two spaces at the property and adequate parking has been retained in line with the parking standards SPD.
Flitwick Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. One neighbour comment was received during the consultation period and noted no objections.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF).Reasons for granting:
The application site is a single-storey, semi-detached dwelling located on Vicarage Hill, Flitwick and is constructed of mainly brickwork with a hipped tile roof. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey extension to the rear of the dwelling. This would measure approximately 7.5 meters in width, 3 meters in depth and would have a flat roof with a height of at least some 3 meters. The overall footprint of the property would increase by 23 square metres.
Vicarage Hill is characterised by single-storey dwellings of similar age and design, with semi-detached plots separated by access to rear garages. On the basis of its design and scale, the proposal would form a proportionate and modest addition to the existing dwellinghouse and would not be deemed to have any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. Whilst the approximately 3m high flat roof will be slightly taller than the eaves of the main dwelling, which is considered visually somewhat awkward, as this would be located to the rear, at a small scale, it will not be seen within the street scene and as such considered visually acceptable in this instance.
Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No.43 Vicarage Hill and No.1 Lyall Close. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed rear extension would be set on the boundary with No.43 Vicarage Hill and would surpass the rear projection of this property by 3 metres. The rear extension would have a degree of impact on the light to this neighbouring property (rear bifold doors), given the modest height of the eaves and limited projection of the proposal on this neighbouring boundary it would not be considered so significant to warrant a reason for refusal. Neighbouring dwelling No.1 Lyall Close would be separated from the rear extension by approximately some 5 metres. Due to this separation no detrimental impact on occupants of this neighbouring dwelling would be deemed to arise.
The proposal would increase the number of bedrooms in the dwelling from two to three. As measured from plan number 001, there is sufficient parking arrangements for two spaces at the property and adequate parking has been retained in line with the parking standards SPD.
Flitwick Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. One neighbour comment was received during the consultation period and noted no objections.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Section 12 of the National Planning Policy Framework (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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)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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