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)Reasons for granting
The application site is a two-storey mid- terraced dwelling located on Leaf Road in Houghton Regis. No. 56 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled, pitched roof and is surrounded by properties of similar design.
The proposal consists of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof that will replace an existing single storey wooden structure. The proposal would be 2.84m wide by 2.98m deep with a height of 2.30m to the eaves with an overall height of 3.10m overall. Material finish to be brick finish with UPVC door to the side and an obscure glazed window to the rear. The proposal will increase the floor space of No.56 by 5 sqm providing a small lobby and downstairs toilet. With the increase in height and floorspace these will be visible from the neighbouring properties. However, due to the existing brick boundary between no. 56 and the neighbouring property no. 58 and the existing wooden structure, these would be considered minor alterations that would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Therefore, 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 neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would include a door and window in similar locations to the existing situation, however, the window would be smaller and obscure and will not be visible from the neighbouring property due to the brick structure in No.58. However, the door in the side of the proposed elevation would be facing towards the boundary of no.54 but this would only replace the existing door and is therefore not considered to have a significant impact and is deemed to have little visual impact and overall is considered to have an acceptable neighbour 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.
Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. 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 two-storey mid- terraced dwelling located on Leaf Road in Houghton Regis. No. 56 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled, pitched roof and is surrounded by properties of similar design.
The proposal consists of a single storey rear extension with a flat roof that will replace an existing single storey wooden structure. The proposal would be 2.84m wide by 2.98m deep with a height of 2.30m to the eaves with an overall height of 3.10m overall. Material finish to be brick finish with UPVC door to the side and an obscure glazed window to the rear. The proposal will increase the floor space of No.56 by 5 sqm providing a small lobby and downstairs toilet. With the increase in height and floorspace these will be visible from the neighbouring properties. However, due to the existing brick boundary between no. 56 and the neighbouring property no. 58 and the existing wooden structure, these would be considered minor alterations that would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Therefore, 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 neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would include a door and window in similar locations to the existing situation, however, the window would be smaller and obscure and will not be visible from the neighbouring property due to the brick structure in No.58. However, the door in the side of the proposed elevation would be facing towards the boundary of no.54 but this would only replace the existing door and is therefore not considered to have a significant impact and is deemed to have little visual impact and overall is considered to have an acceptable neighbour 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.
Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. 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. |
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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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