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)Reasons for Granting:
The application site is a two-storey, detached dwelling located to the south east of Saxon Avenue Stotfold. No.18 is constructed of brickwork, finished in white render and hanging tiles, with a gable tiled roof. The dwelling currently benefits from an open canopy and hardstanding to the north elevation. The proposal consists of the siting of a timber framed garden room to the side of the dwelling, forming a side extension with linked porch and extended canopy, alterations to external cladding, windows and associated work. The proposal would have a width of 3 metres, a depth of 6 metres and a maximum mono-pitched roof height of some 3 metres. The linked porch would have a width of 0.8 metres, a depth of 2.7 metres and a maximum flat roof height of some 3 metres. The proposal would be sited entirely within the footprint of the existing open canopy and the associated hardstanding.
Saxon Avenue is characterised by dwellings of varied age and design, with examples of extensions visible within the streetscene. On the basis of its design and scale, given the dwelling's plot size, the proposal would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, furthermore, the entirety of the proposal would be sited within the footprint of the existing open canopy and hardstanding. The proposed extension would be finished in white cladding, along with the replacement parapet wall, this would result in an increase in cladding to the front elevation which would be visible within in the streetscene. These alterations would be set back some 5 metres from Saxon Avenue and given the varied material pallet found within the immediate area, it is considered that the materials proposed would not detrimentally harm the surrounding area or the host dwelling itself. As such, the proposal would not be deemed to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwelling is deemed to be No.20 Saxon Avenue. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposal would be set some 4.5 metres from this neighbouring property. The proposal includes the installation of a full height window and sliding door to the east elevation, which would face this neighbouring dwelling. Given the single-storey nature of the proposal and the sufficient separation distance between these neighbouring properties, it is considered that no detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbouring dwelling would be deemed to arise. 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.
Stotfold Town Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. The Tree and Landscape Officer was consulted on this 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, 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 to the south east of Saxon Avenue Stotfold. No.18 is constructed of brickwork, finished in white render and hanging tiles, with a gable tiled roof. The dwelling currently benefits from an open canopy and hardstanding to the north elevation. The proposal consists of the siting of a timber framed garden room to the side of the dwelling, forming a side extension with linked porch and extended canopy, alterations to external cladding, windows and associated work. The proposal would have a width of 3 metres, a depth of 6 metres and a maximum mono-pitched roof height of some 3 metres. The linked porch would have a width of 0.8 metres, a depth of 2.7 metres and a maximum flat roof height of some 3 metres. The proposal would be sited entirely within the footprint of the existing open canopy and the associated hardstanding.
Saxon Avenue is characterised by dwellings of varied age and design, with examples of extensions visible within the streetscene. On the basis of its design and scale, given the dwelling's plot size, the proposal would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, furthermore, the entirety of the proposal would be sited within the footprint of the existing open canopy and hardstanding. The proposed extension would be finished in white cladding, along with the replacement parapet wall, this would result in an increase in cladding to the front elevation which would be visible within in the streetscene. These alterations would be set back some 5 metres from Saxon Avenue and given the varied material pallet found within the immediate area, it is considered that the materials proposed would not detrimentally harm the surrounding area or the host dwelling itself. As such, the proposal would not be deemed to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwelling is deemed to be No.20 Saxon Avenue. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposal would be set some 4.5 metres from this neighbouring property. The proposal includes the installation of a full height window and sliding door to the east elevation, which would face this neighbouring dwelling. Given the single-storey nature of the proposal and the sufficient separation distance between these neighbouring properties, it is considered that no detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbouring dwelling would be deemed to arise. 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.
Stotfold Town Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. The Tree and Landscape Officer was consulted on this 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, 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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)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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)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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)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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