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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:25 / 11 / 2025
Registration (Validation) Date:19 / 01 / 2026
Consultation Start Date:19 / 01 / 2026
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):23 / 02 / 2026
Target Date for Decision:16 / 03 / 2026
Location:14 Alma Farm Road, Toddington, Dunstable, LU5 6BG
Parish Name:Toddington
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Change to the exterior wall finish from brick to render
Case Officer:Jason Fisher
Case Officer Email:jason.fisher@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Mr T Gebhard
52A High Street
Redbourn
St Albans
Hertfordshire
AL3 7LT
Press Date:No date
Site Notice Date:No date
NeighboursResponses Received: 0
and Representatives:In Favour: 0
Representation DetailsAgainst: 0
Comments: 0
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:30/01/2026
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:No date
Decision Level:Officer Delegated
Date Decision Made:12 / 03 / 2026
Date Decision Despatched:12 / 03 / 2026
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )Reasons for granting The application site is a large two-storey detached dwelling with a double fronted garage protuding to the front and is located on Alma Farm Road in Toddington. No 14 is constructed of brickwork and has a tiled, pitched roof and is surrounderd by detached properties of similar design. The proposal consists of applying an off white render finish to the recently converted single storey garage only, which consists of a front entrance, study and single garage. The render would wrap around this elevation fully to the North side and front elevation and partly on the South side elevation. The remaining brickwork of the property would stay as exisitng. Whilst most of the properites in the immediate area have stayed with the existing brickwork many of the large garage fronts have a variety of bold coloured doors or wood effect cladding to the brickwork , a property nearby has a protuding double storey extension with a white timber effect finsh to both floors all visible to the street scene. Therefore the proposed render being applied to the to the small section of brickwork would not detraact from the character of the areaand as such, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of the neighbouring amenity the proposed render is visible to the street scene and neighbouring properties. However, due to many properties having coloured garage doors or timber effect cladding the render is deemed to have little visual impact and overall is considered to have an acceptable neigbour amenity impact, complying with section 12 of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. Toddington Parish Council were consulted and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation, though no objections were raised. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.Reasons for granting The application site is a large two-storey detached dwelling with a double fronted garage protuding to the front and is located on Alma Farm Road in Toddington. No 14 is constructed of brickwork and has a tiled, pitched roof and is surrounderd by detached properties of similar design. The proposal consists of applying an off white render finish to the recently converted single storey garage only, which consists of a front entrance, study and single garage. The render would wrap around this elevation fully to the North side and front elevation and partly on the South side elevation. The remaining brickwork of the property would stay as exisitng. Whilst most of the properites in the immediate area have stayed with the existing brickwork many of the large garage fronts have a variety of bold coloured doors or wood effect cladding to the brickwork , a property nearby has a protuding double storey extension with a white timber effect finsh to both floors all visible to the street scene. Therefore the proposed render being applied to the to the small section of brickwork would not detraact from the character of the areaand as such, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan. In terms of the neighbouring amenity the proposed render is visible to the street scene and neighbouring properties. However, due to many properties having coloured garage doors or timber effect cladding the render is deemed to have little visual impact and overall is considered to have an acceptable neigbour amenity impact, complying with section 12 of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023. Toddington Parish Council were consulted and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation, though no objections were raised. The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
2 )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.
3 )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).
4 )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.
5 )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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