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)Reasons for Granting
The application site is detached single-storey dwelling located on Leopold Road in Leighton Buzzard. A proposed new front porch is an amendment to the previous approved planning permission CB-25-01312-FULL.
The proposal is for a new front porch. the erection of a single-storey rear extension, with two roof lanterns and a hip to gable loft conversion with a flat roof side dormer and six rooflights on the side elevations. The proposed new front porch would be 1.43m deep by 2.69m wide with a pitched tiled roof with a total height of 3.70m. The position of the door on the side elevation will also be altered as part of the proposed development. The proposed rear extension would replace an existing rear extension and would have an approximate depth 3.2 metres, a width of 8.3 metres, an eaves height of 3.1 metres and an overall height of 4 metres at the top of the roof lanterns. The side dormer would have an approximate depth of 3 metres, a width of 4.8 metres and an overall height of 2.1 metres.
Due to the size of the garden and the limited increase in footprint, due to the rear extension being located largely within the footprint of the existing extension, the rear extension would be considered modest in scale and proportionate to the host dwelling. The single storey rear extension would not be readily visible within the street scene, and it is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed side dormer would be readily visible within the street scene of Leopold Road. While there are not currently any side dormers readily visible within the street scene, a similar dormer could be constructed under permitted development rights and therefore any impact on the character and appearance of the area resulting from the dormer would not be considered significant enough to warrant refusal. The hip to gable loft conversion would also be viewed similarly, with the conversion being possible under permitted development rights. The installation of the rooflights and the alteration of the position of the door on the side elevation would be considered minor alterations that do not have an impact on the character and appearance of the area. Overall, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the rear extension would be well separated from the neighbouring properties. The extension would be separated from the nearest neighbouring property, 11 Leopold Road, by approximately 0.9 metres to the shared boundary and over 3 metres to the property itself. The extension would be separated from the other neighbouring property, 15 Leopold Road, by approximately 2.2 metres to the shared boundary and 3.2 metres to the property itself. Due to this separation, it is not considered that the rear extension would be a detrimental impact on the residential amenities on either of the neighbouring properties. The side dormer would face 11 Leopold Road and therefore there are potential privacy concerns, however, the windows on the dormer would be obscurely glazed and non-opening below 1700mm in the room in which they will be installed and therefore could be constructed under permitted development. As such, the potential privacy concerns would not be considered significant enough to warrant refusal. The proposed rooflights on the side elevations are not considered to have a detrimental impact on neighbouring privacy as they do not directly look into any windows in neighbouring properties, in addition to this, four of the six rooflights would be obscurely glazed and non-opening below 1700mm in the room in which they will be installed and therefore could also be constructed under permitted development. Due to there are no privacy concerns stemming from the installation of the rooflights. The proposed front porch, though visible from the street scene is considered modest in scale and has approximatly 15m separation from both neighbouring properties, No. 11 and 15, the properties in the immediate surrounding area come in varying designs. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any material impact. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would not result in a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The proposed new porch does impact on the parking space to the front of the property and the proposal would add two additional bedrooms to the property, taking the total number to 4 which would require three onsite parking spaces. However, the property has sufficient parking space for four cars, therefore, the proposal would be in accordance with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 12 of the NPPF.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection. Natural England were consulted, but no comments were received. The application was also subject to public consultation and no comments were received.
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 detached single-storey dwelling located on Leopold Road in Leighton Buzzard. A proposed new front porch is an amendment to the previous approved planning permission CB-25-01312-FULL.
The proposal is for a new front porch. the erection of a single-storey rear extension, with two roof lanterns and a hip to gable loft conversion with a flat roof side dormer and six rooflights on the side elevations. The proposed new front porch would be 1.43m deep by 2.69m wide with a pitched tiled roof with a total height of 3.70m. The position of the door on the side elevation will also be altered as part of the proposed development. The proposed rear extension would replace an existing rear extension and would have an approximate depth 3.2 metres, a width of 8.3 metres, an eaves height of 3.1 metres and an overall height of 4 metres at the top of the roof lanterns. The side dormer would have an approximate depth of 3 metres, a width of 4.8 metres and an overall height of 2.1 metres.
Due to the size of the garden and the limited increase in footprint, due to the rear extension being located largely within the footprint of the existing extension, the rear extension would be considered modest in scale and proportionate to the host dwelling. The single storey rear extension would not be readily visible within the street scene, and it is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area. The proposed side dormer would be readily visible within the street scene of Leopold Road. While there are not currently any side dormers readily visible within the street scene, a similar dormer could be constructed under permitted development rights and therefore any impact on the character and appearance of the area resulting from the dormer would not be considered significant enough to warrant refusal. The hip to gable loft conversion would also be viewed similarly, with the conversion being possible under permitted development rights. The installation of the rooflights and the alteration of the position of the door on the side elevation would be considered minor alterations that do not have an impact on the character and appearance of the area. Overall, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the rear extension would be well separated from the neighbouring properties. The extension would be separated from the nearest neighbouring property, 11 Leopold Road, by approximately 0.9 metres to the shared boundary and over 3 metres to the property itself. The extension would be separated from the other neighbouring property, 15 Leopold Road, by approximately 2.2 metres to the shared boundary and 3.2 metres to the property itself. Due to this separation, it is not considered that the rear extension would be a detrimental impact on the residential amenities on either of the neighbouring properties. The side dormer would face 11 Leopold Road and therefore there are potential privacy concerns, however, the windows on the dormer would be obscurely glazed and non-opening below 1700mm in the room in which they will be installed and therefore could be constructed under permitted development. As such, the potential privacy concerns would not be considered significant enough to warrant refusal. The proposed rooflights on the side elevations are not considered to have a detrimental impact on neighbouring privacy as they do not directly look into any windows in neighbouring properties, in addition to this, four of the six rooflights would be obscurely glazed and non-opening below 1700mm in the room in which they will be installed and therefore could also be constructed under permitted development. Due to there are no privacy concerns stemming from the installation of the rooflights. The proposed front porch, though visible from the street scene is considered modest in scale and has approximatly 15m separation from both neighbouring properties, No. 11 and 15, the properties in the immediate surrounding area come in varying designs. All other neighbours are sufficiently separated from the proposed development for there to be any material impact. Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would not result in a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of any neighbouring properties and would be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
The proposed new porch does impact on the parking space to the front of the property and the proposal would add two additional bedrooms to the property, taking the total number to 4 which would require three onsite parking spaces. However, the property has sufficient parking space for four cars, therefore, the proposal would be in accordance with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan and Section 12 of the NPPF.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection. Natural England were consulted, but no comments were received. The application was also subject to public consultation and no comments were received.
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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