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)Reasons for Granting
The application site is a two-storey detached dwelling located on Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard. No.61 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof, featuring two dormers and is surrounded by properties similar in design. The proposal consists of a garage conversion which would see the installation of a window on the front and southwest elevation.
The proposal would not result in an increase in the properties footprint, but the installation of a window on the front elevation and alterations to fenestration would be readily visible within the street scene of Palmer Crescent. These works would both be considered minor alterations that would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, there are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of the window on the front elevation as there are no properties opposite the application site. Furthermore, the installation of a window to the side elevation would be sited some 8 metres from No.63 Palmer Crescent and therefore not considered to result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. The alterations to the front of the property would be visible from a number of properties on Palmer Crescent, however, due to the limited scale of the alterations they are not considered to have a detrimental impact on residential amenities. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity 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 according to the Parking Standards SPD, the existing single garage would not be large enough to accommodate an off-street parking space, 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 Buzzard Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. As the site is 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 Palmer Crescent, Leighton Buzzard. No.61 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled pitched roof, featuring two dormers and is surrounded by properties similar in design. The proposal consists of a garage conversion which would see the installation of a window on the front and southwest elevation.
The proposal would not result in an increase in the properties footprint, but the installation of a window on the front elevation and alterations to fenestration would be readily visible within the street scene of Palmer Crescent. These works would both be considered minor alterations that would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, there are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of the window on the front elevation as there are no properties opposite the application site. Furthermore, the installation of a window to the side elevation would be sited some 8 metres from No.63 Palmer Crescent and therefore not considered to result in any loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impact to this neighbour. The alterations to the front of the property would be visible from a number of properties on Palmer Crescent, however, due to the limited scale of the alterations they are not considered to have a detrimental impact on residential amenities. Overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity 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 according to the Parking Standards SPD, the existing single garage would not be large enough to accommodate an off-street parking space, 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 Buzzard Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. As the site is 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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)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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)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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