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)Reasons for granting
The application is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located in Alwins Field, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard. No. 8 is constructed of brickwork, with tiled cladding to the first-floor front elevation with a tiled pitched roof and a single storey flat roof porch. There is a single garage to the front with a flat roof, the applicant is surrounded by properties of a similar design. The proposal would see the existing single garage and shed to the rear demolished and replaced with a multiple purpose single storey brick built extension with a pitched tiled roof connected to the existing property. The proposal would be 2.67m wide by 3.40m deep with a height of 2.70m to the eaves and an overall height of 3.20m. The proposal would retain a garage door to the front with a single obscure window to the side and a double door to the rear.
The proposed would extend forward no further than the existing garage and be level with the level with the rear existing elevation. The proposal would increase the living space of the property 29sqm providing a large utility area, a new bathroom, lounge and a small garage / storage area to the front. The proposal is a significant increase to the property footprint, however the change would reflect other properties in the area and the changes to the façade are modest with minimal impact on the street scene, therefore it is not considered to detract from the character of the area and as such, 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 see minimal change to the front elevation and street scene with a garage door to remain, a new single obscure window to the side and double doors to the rear. No. 6 is a neighbouring single storey property that has obscure fenestration consisting of two windows and a door facing into the boundary of No.8, however, the proposal would have minimal impact on no. 6 as its location does not change from the existing arrangement and therefore would have minimal visual impact. No. 10 would have separation of 8.00m with minimal change on the visual impact. 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 proposal does not lead to another bedroom, leaving the property with three bedrooms, due to the dimensions, the garage would not have counted as a parking space, sufficient space is maintained on the driveway to facilitate 3 parking spaces which meets the requirements for a 3-bedroom property. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. 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 is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located in Alwins Field, Linslade, Leighton Buzzard. No. 8 is constructed of brickwork, with tiled cladding to the first-floor front elevation with a tiled pitched roof and a single storey flat roof porch. There is a single garage to the front with a flat roof, the applicant is surrounded by properties of a similar design. The proposal would see the existing single garage and shed to the rear demolished and replaced with a multiple purpose single storey brick built extension with a pitched tiled roof connected to the existing property. The proposal would be 2.67m wide by 3.40m deep with a height of 2.70m to the eaves and an overall height of 3.20m. The proposal would retain a garage door to the front with a single obscure window to the side and a double door to the rear.
The proposed would extend forward no further than the existing garage and be level with the level with the rear existing elevation. The proposal would increase the living space of the property 29sqm providing a large utility area, a new bathroom, lounge and a small garage / storage area to the front. The proposal is a significant increase to the property footprint, however the change would reflect other properties in the area and the changes to the façade are modest with minimal impact on the street scene, therefore it is not considered to detract from the character of the area and as such, 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 see minimal change to the front elevation and street scene with a garage door to remain, a new single obscure window to the side and double doors to the rear. No. 6 is a neighbouring single storey property that has obscure fenestration consisting of two windows and a door facing into the boundary of No.8, however, the proposal would have minimal impact on no. 6 as its location does not change from the existing arrangement and therefore would have minimal visual impact. No. 10 would have separation of 8.00m with minimal change on the visual impact. 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 proposal does not lead to another bedroom, leaving the property with three bedrooms, due to the dimensions, the garage would not have counted as a parking space, sufficient space is maintained on the driveway to facilitate 3 parking spaces which meets the requirements for a 3-bedroom property. Therefore, adequate parking provision has been retained on site and the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted and raised no objection to the proposal. 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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