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)Reasons for Granting
The application site is a two-storey, detached dwelling located on Mentmore Road, Linslade in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for the erection of a single storey front extension comprising, part pitched, part flat roof; conversion of the existing garage and alterations to windows and doors. The proposed front extension would have a depth of approximately 2.1 metres, extending 1.4 metres from the existing frontage, and a width of 2.7 metres. The roof will be partially mono-pitched and partially flat to match the existing, this will have a height of 2.1 metres to the eaves and a maximum height of 3.6 metres.
The proposed extension is set to the front of the property and extends beyond the principal elevation of the main dwelling house and therefore it would be visible in the street scene. It is considered that the scale and design would be a modest addition to the existing dwelling house, furthermore there several variations of frontages within Mentmore Road, thus the proposal will not be a significant deviation from surrounding design. As such, the proposal would be considered a minor alteration that would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area, and therefore acceptable in this regard.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, there are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of an additional window on the North side elevation, or alterations to the front elevation as it would not provide views to private areas and would be well separated from the adjacent properties. Given consideration to the sufficient distance and boundary treatment between the application site and neighbouring dwellings Nos. 50 and 52 Camberton Road, the proposed development would be unlikely to lead to a loss of privacy or overbearing impact.
The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The proposal includes a garage conversion to habitable living space, however the existing single garage cannot provide suitable off-street parking, and as such, on the basis of the scale and nature of the development, the existing parking situation would be acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and have raised no comments, furthermore Leighton-Linslade Planning and Transport Committee have raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. As the site is present within the Chilterns Beechwoods SAC, Natural England were consulted but have raised no comments.
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 two-storey, detached dwelling located on Mentmore Road, Linslade in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for the erection of a single storey front extension comprising, part pitched, part flat roof; conversion of the existing garage and alterations to windows and doors. The proposed front extension would have a depth of approximately 2.1 metres, extending 1.4 metres from the existing frontage, and a width of 2.7 metres. The roof will be partially mono-pitched and partially flat to match the existing, this will have a height of 2.1 metres to the eaves and a maximum height of 3.6 metres.
The proposed extension is set to the front of the property and extends beyond the principal elevation of the main dwelling house and therefore it would be visible in the street scene. It is considered that the scale and design would be a modest addition to the existing dwelling house, furthermore there several variations of frontages within Mentmore Road, thus the proposal will not be a significant deviation from surrounding design. As such, the proposal would be considered a minor alteration that would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area, and therefore acceptable in this regard.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, there are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of an additional window on the North side elevation, or alterations to the front elevation as it would not provide views to private areas and would be well separated from the adjacent properties. Given consideration to the sufficient distance and boundary treatment between the application site and neighbouring dwellings Nos. 50 and 52 Camberton Road, the proposed development would be unlikely to lead to a loss of privacy or overbearing impact.
The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore will not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The proposal includes a garage conversion to habitable living space, however the existing single garage cannot provide suitable off-street parking, and as such, on the basis of the scale and nature of the development, the existing parking situation would be acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and have raised no comments, furthermore Leighton-Linslade Planning and Transport Committee have raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. As the site is present within the Chilterns Beechwoods SAC, Natural England were consulted but have raised no comments.
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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)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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)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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)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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)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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