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Application Type:Full Application
Date Received:23 / 12 / 2025
Registration (Validation) Date:22 / 01 / 2026
Consultation Start Date:22 / 01 / 2026
Earliest Decision Date (Consultation Period Expires):06 / 03 / 2026
Target Date for Decision:19 / 03 / 2026
Location:48 Elmwood Crescent, Flitwick, Bedford, MK45 1LH
Parish Name:Flitwick
Conservation Area:Not available
Listed Building Grade:Not available
Environmental Assessment:Not available
Expected Decision Level:Not available
Description:Single storey rear/side extension
Case Officer:Grace Howard
Case Officer Tel:0300 300 6692
Case Officer Email:Grace.Howard@centralbedfordshire.gov.uk
Status:Decided
Agent:Not available
Press Date:No date
Site Notice Date:13 / 02 / 2026
NeighboursResponses Received: 0
and Representatives:In Favour: 0
Representation DetailsAgainst: 0
Comments: 0
Petitions Against: 0
Petitions For: 0
Officer Site Visit Date:13/02/2026
Committee Site Visit Date:No date
Committee Meeting Date:No date
Decision Level:Officer Delegated
Date Decision Made:18 / 03 / 2026
Date Decision Despatched:18 / 03 / 2026
Decision:Full Application - Granted
Conditions or Reasons:View Conditions or Reasons
Informative Notes:
1 )Reasons For Granting The host dwelling is a two storey semi-detached dwelling located on a corner plot between Elmwood Crescent and Lime Close. This proposal consists of a single storey side and rear extension facing the public highway of Lime Close. It is noted that the application site currently benefits from an existing flat roofed single storey rear extension. The side element of this proposal would measure a width of 4m, a depth of 11.4m and would be finished with a mono pitched roof measuring an eaves height of 2.5m, and a ridge height of 3.95m. The rear element would attach to an existing single storey flat roofed extension measuring 3.3m, and would act as an infill between the existing rear and proposed side extensions. Due to the location of the application site as a corner plot, the proposed side extension would be a highly prominent addition of to the main dwellinghouse and wider streetscene. The rear extension would be also be visible to the streetscene, although obscured from the streetscene of Elmwood Crescent by the proposed side element. It is noted that the mono pitched roof formation contains a high ridge height which would encompass the first floor side window, and would create a contrasting roof formation with the proposed flat roofed rear extension. However, due to the modest size of the side elevation, as well as the matching to existing roof formations of the main dwellinghouse and existing rear extension, it is considered that the proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding streetscene. The proposals would be obscured from the attached neighbour (50 Elmwood Crescent) by the bulk of the main dwellinghouse and the existing rear extension to the rear. Furthermore, the rear element of the proposal would remain separated from the adjacent neighbour to the rear (14 Lime Close), by some 20.3m. Therefore, the proposal would not lead to any material impacts to the amenities of this neighbour. All other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impacts. The amount of bedrooms located on the application site is unclear, however it is noted that an area of hardstanding to the front of the property is currently used for parking provision, and would be retained within this application. Flitwick Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no comment. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation, and no representations were received. Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is considered that this application would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance to the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. Therefore, the proposal would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.Reasons For Granting The host dwelling is a two storey semi-detached dwelling located on a corner plot between Elmwood Crescent and Lime Close. This proposal consists of a single storey side and rear extension facing the public highway of Lime Close. It is noted that the application site currently benefits from an existing flat roofed single storey rear extension. The side element of this proposal would measure a width of 4m, a depth of 11.4m and would be finished with a mono pitched roof measuring an eaves height of 2.5m, and a ridge height of 3.95m. The rear element would attach to an existing single storey flat roofed extension measuring 3.3m, and would act as an infill between the existing rear and proposed side extensions. Due to the location of the application site as a corner plot, the proposed side extension would be a highly prominent addition of to the main dwellinghouse and wider streetscene. The rear extension would be also be visible to the streetscene, although obscured from the streetscene of Elmwood Crescent by the proposed side element. It is noted that the mono pitched roof formation contains a high ridge height which would encompass the first floor side window, and would create a contrasting roof formation with the proposed flat roofed rear extension. However, due to the modest size of the side elevation, as well as the matching to existing roof formations of the main dwellinghouse and existing rear extension, it is considered that the proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding streetscene. The proposals would be obscured from the attached neighbour (50 Elmwood Crescent) by the bulk of the main dwellinghouse and the existing rear extension to the rear. Furthermore, the rear element of the proposal would remain separated from the adjacent neighbour to the rear (14 Lime Close), by some 20.3m. Therefore, the proposal would not lead to any material impacts to the amenities of this neighbour. All other properties are considered to be sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impacts. The amount of bedrooms located on the application site is unclear, however it is noted that an area of hardstanding to the front of the property is currently used for parking provision, and would be retained within this application. Flitwick Town Council were consulted on this application and raised no comment. This application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation, and no representations were received. Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is considered that this application would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance to the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal would not lead to any detrimental impacts to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. Therefore, the proposal would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide.
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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