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)Reasons for Granting
The application site is located on the north side of Meadow Way, Stotfold. It comprises a two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouse and is constructed of painted render, white upvc windows, and a tiled roof. The site lies within an established residential area, the houses either side and opposite are similar in age and style, and are mixed within the wider streetscene.
The existing small rear extension, front porch, and detached garage would be demolished which is considered visually acceptable. The proposed single storey side and rear extension with roof lights would be well set back from the front elevation. Although it would have a flat roof which does not match the main dwelling it would be subservient in appearance and would not be out of keeping in the streetscene. Materials proposed are matching render on the front and sides with red brickwork at the rear and grey aluminum windows and bi-fold doors on the side and rear, whilst the brick and fenestration details would not match the dwelling they are considered visually acceptable in this residential context. A materials condition can be attached.
The site is bounded by residential properties. No 7 Meadow Way is a two-storey semi-detached property which lies to the side (north/west) and has been previously extended. The proposed side extension would project forward alongside the ground floor obscured glazed bathroom window on the side of No 7, which is a non habitable room . It would be offset some 1.1m from the shared boundary, and also project out to a similar depth as the single storey rear extension. As such, it is not considered that the proposal would result in any undue loss of light, privacy or overbearing impact for the neighbouring property. No 11 Meadow Way forms the other half of the semi-detached property to the side (south/east) and has patio doors on the rear nearest the shared boundary which serves an open plan living/dinning room (also served by another ground floor window on the rear and another on the front). The proposed flat roofed extension would measure some 3.6m deep and extend up the shared boundary along which runs a close boarded fence. Given the distances and relationships involved it is considered that it would not result in any undue loss of light or overbearing impact. A condition can be attached to ensure it remains blank sided.
No other surrounding properties would be unduly affected.
Although the replacement garage would not be considered large enough to accommodate a car, there would be no increase in the number of bedrooms, and no significant alteration to the existing parking arrangement on the site.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Nature Space and Stotfold Town Council were consulted and have not commented on the proposal.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2024).Reasons for Granting
The application site is located on the north side of Meadow Way, Stotfold. It comprises a two-storey semi-detached dwellinghouse and is constructed of painted render, white upvc windows, and a tiled roof. The site lies within an established residential area, the houses either side and opposite are similar in age and style, and are mixed within the wider streetscene.
The existing small rear extension, front porch, and detached garage would be demolished which is considered visually acceptable. The proposed single storey side and rear extension with roof lights would be well set back from the front elevation. Although it would have a flat roof which does not match the main dwelling it would be subservient in appearance and would not be out of keeping in the streetscene. Materials proposed are matching render on the front and sides with red brickwork at the rear and grey aluminum windows and bi-fold doors on the side and rear, whilst the brick and fenestration details would not match the dwelling they are considered visually acceptable in this residential context. A materials condition can be attached.
The site is bounded by residential properties. No 7 Meadow Way is a two-storey semi-detached property which lies to the side (north/west) and has been previously extended. The proposed side extension would project forward alongside the ground floor obscured glazed bathroom window on the side of No 7, which is a non habitable room . It would be offset some 1.1m from the shared boundary, and also project out to a similar depth as the single storey rear extension. As such, it is not considered that the proposal would result in any undue loss of light, privacy or overbearing impact for the neighbouring property. No 11 Meadow Way forms the other half of the semi-detached property to the side (south/east) and has patio doors on the rear nearest the shared boundary which serves an open plan living/dinning room (also served by another ground floor window on the rear and another on the front). The proposed flat roofed extension would measure some 3.6m deep and extend up the shared boundary along which runs a close boarded fence. Given the distances and relationships involved it is considered that it would not result in any undue loss of light or overbearing impact. A condition can be attached to ensure it remains blank sided.
No other surrounding properties would be unduly affected.
Although the replacement garage would not be considered large enough to accommodate a car, there would be no increase in the number of bedrooms, and no significant alteration to the existing parking arrangement on the site.
Neighbouring properties have been consulted on the application and no comments have been received. Nature Space and Stotfold Town Council were consulted and have not commented on the proposal.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, and T3 of the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Local Plan (2021), the Adopted Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (August 2023), the Parking Standards for New Development SPD (August 2023) and Section 12 of the NPPF (2024). |
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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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