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)Reasons for Granting
The application site is a two-storey, detached dwelling located on Stoke Road, Linslade in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for the erection of a brick wall to the front of the property to replace existing boundary fencing. This would have a maximum height of 2 metres at the proposed pillars and a wall height of some 1.4 metres featuring composite board panels to a maximum height of 1.8 metres. The proposal includes the reinstallation of the existing black timber gate, which would be set back some 4.8 metres from the boundary to allow for a 45 degree visual splay.
The proposed brickwall is set to the front of the property and sits on the front boundary and therefore would be visible in the street scene. Brickwall boundary treatments to the front of properties are common across Stoke Road and as such the proposal is not considered tot be at odds with the existing grain of development or local design. It is considered that the scale and design would remain a proportionate addition to the host dwelling would be considered a minor alteration that would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, there are no privacy concerns regarding the change of boundary treatment as the brickwall would be of similar height to that of the existing fencing. This alteration would not provide views into an private areas of any adjacent dwellings and therefore is not considered to give rise to any negative impacts on neighbouring amenity.
The proposal does not negatively impact the existing parking arrangements to the site 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-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and have raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The Tree and Landscape Officer was consulted on the proposal and raised no concerns. The Highways Officer was consulted on the proposal and raised no objections. As the site is present 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 Stoke Road, Linslade in Leighton Buzzard. The proposal is for the erection of a brick wall to the front of the property to replace existing boundary fencing. This would have a maximum height of 2 metres at the proposed pillars and a wall height of some 1.4 metres featuring composite board panels to a maximum height of 1.8 metres. The proposal includes the reinstallation of the existing black timber gate, which would be set back some 4.8 metres from the boundary to allow for a 45 degree visual splay.
The proposed brickwall is set to the front of the property and sits on the front boundary and therefore would be visible in the street scene. Brickwall boundary treatments to the front of properties are common across Stoke Road and as such the proposal is not considered tot be at odds with the existing grain of development or local design. It is considered that the scale and design would remain a proportionate addition to the host dwelling would be considered a minor alteration that would not have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, there are no privacy concerns regarding the change of boundary treatment as the brickwall would be of similar height to that of the existing fencing. This alteration would not provide views into an private areas of any adjacent dwellings and therefore is not considered to give rise to any negative impacts on neighbouring amenity.
The proposal does not negatively impact the existing parking arrangements to the site 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-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and have raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received. The Tree and Landscape Officer was consulted on the proposal and raised no concerns. The Highways Officer was consulted on the proposal and raised no objections. As the site is present 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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)Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. |
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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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