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)Reasons for Granting:
The application site is a semi-detached, chalet bungalow located on Southland Rise, Langford. No.8 is constructed of brickwork with a gable tile roof, featuring a front and rear dormer. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey side extension. This would have a width of 2.9 metres, a depth of 7.8 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.7 metres with a maximum roof height of 3.3 metres. The proposal would sit partially within the footprint of an existing side extension and the overall footprint of the property would increase by some 18 square metres.
Southland Rise is characterised by chalet bungalows of similar age and design to the west of the application site with two-storey, terraced dwellings to the east and south. The proposed side extension would be set to the east elevation and would be readily visible within the streetscene, examples of side extensions across Southland Rise are noted and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. On the basis of design and scale, the proposal would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would sit partially within the footprint of an existing side extension and would be constructed of materials to match that of the existing dwellinghouse. The proposed crown roof form would incorporate eaves aligned with those of the host dwelling, as such the proposal would be considered a cohesive and subservient addition, which would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No.9 and No.10 Southland Rise. The proposed side extension would be separated some 23 metres from these neighbouring dwellings, given the sufficient separation distance and the presence of the road between the properties, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity to these dwellings. The proposal includes the installation of windows to the east elevation of the side extension, these windows would not overlook any private amenity spaces. Furthermore, the existing side extension has three windows on this elevation, as such the proposed windows would not result in any unacceptable loss of outlook or overbearing impact and adequate privacy is deemed to be retained, without the requirement of any obscure-glazed and/ or fixed-shut windows in this location. All other neighbouring dwellings are considered sufficiently separated for there to be any neighbouring impact due to the sitting and scale of the proposal.
The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
Langford Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. Ecology were consulted on the application and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Policy PD3 of the Langford Neighbourhood 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 semi-detached, chalet bungalow located on Southland Rise, Langford. No.8 is constructed of brickwork with a gable tile roof, featuring a front and rear dormer. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey side extension. This would have a width of 2.9 metres, a depth of 7.8 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.7 metres with a maximum roof height of 3.3 metres. The proposal would sit partially within the footprint of an existing side extension and the overall footprint of the property would increase by some 18 square metres.
Southland Rise is characterised by chalet bungalows of similar age and design to the west of the application site with two-storey, terraced dwellings to the east and south. The proposed side extension would be set to the east elevation and would be readily visible within the streetscene, examples of side extensions across Southland Rise are noted and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. On the basis of design and scale, the proposal would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would sit partially within the footprint of an existing side extension and would be constructed of materials to match that of the existing dwellinghouse. The proposed crown roof form would incorporate eaves aligned with those of the host dwelling, as such the proposal would be considered a cohesive and subservient addition, which would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No.9 and No.10 Southland Rise. The proposed side extension would be separated some 23 metres from these neighbouring dwellings, given the sufficient separation distance and the presence of the road between the properties, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact on neighbouring amenity to these dwellings. The proposal includes the installation of windows to the east elevation of the side extension, these windows would not overlook any private amenity spaces. Furthermore, the existing side extension has three windows on this elevation, as such the proposed windows would not result in any unacceptable loss of outlook or overbearing impact and adequate privacy is deemed to be retained, without the requirement of any obscure-glazed and/ or fixed-shut windows in this location. All other neighbouring dwellings are considered sufficiently separated for there to be any neighbouring impact due to the sitting and scale of the proposal.
The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
Langford Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. Ecology were consulted on the application and raised no objections. The application was subject to public consultation and no representations were received.
The proposal is therefore considered to be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Policy PD3 of the Langford Neighbourhood 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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)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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