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)Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey rear extension, and garage conversion.
The application site comprises a two-storey, detached dwellinghouse located along Aragon Road in Ampthill. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a varied design and scale. The proposal seeks a small scale, modest rear extension which would not be readily visible within the surrounding area. The garage conversion comprises modest alterations to the existing built form, with changes from a garage door to windows and infill cladding. On this basis, the proposal would not be considered to give rise to any detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposed garage conversion would comprise small scale alterations to the existing built form, whereby the scale of the garage would not increase. Moreover, the single storey rear extension would be well separated and/ or well screened from neighbouring dwellings as to where no detrimental loss of light, overbearing impact or loss of privacy would be deemed to arise to any neighbouring property. As such, the proposal would be acceptable in this regard.
The proposal would result in the loss of the existing garage at the site. However, the garage would not meet the standards as per the Council's Parking Standards SPD to be classed as a parking space for the dwelling. In any case, the existing is a 2-bedroom dwelling which requires a total number of 2 off-street parking spaces, which are achievable on the driveway. The proposal would not increase the requirement of any additional off-street parking spaces and as such, the proposal would therefore be acceptable as regards highway considerations.
Neighbouring properties and the Town Council have been consulted on this application. The Town Council resolved to support the application and no comments were received in the form of public representations.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking Standards for New Development SPD and Section 12 of the NPPF.Reasons for Granting:
The proposal seeks planning permission for the erection of a single storey rear extension, and garage conversion.
The application site comprises a two-storey, detached dwellinghouse located along Aragon Road in Ampthill. The surrounding area is residential in nature, characterised with dwellings of a varied design and scale. The proposal seeks a small scale, modest rear extension which would not be readily visible within the surrounding area. The garage conversion comprises modest alterations to the existing built form, with changes from a garage door to windows and infill cladding. On this basis, the proposal would not be considered to give rise to any detrimental impact upon the character and appearance of the area.
As regards neighbouring amenity, the proposed garage conversion would comprise small scale alterations to the existing built form, whereby the scale of the garage would not increase. Moreover, the single storey rear extension would be well separated and/ or well screened from neighbouring dwellings as to where no detrimental loss of light, overbearing impact or loss of privacy would be deemed to arise to any neighbouring property. As such, the proposal would be acceptable in this regard.
The proposal would result in the loss of the existing garage at the site. However, the garage would not meet the standards as per the Council's Parking Standards SPD to be classed as a parking space for the dwelling. In any case, the existing is a 2-bedroom dwelling which requires a total number of 2 off-street parking spaces, which are achievable on the driveway. The proposal would not increase the requirement of any additional off-street parking spaces and as such, the proposal would therefore be acceptable as regards highway considerations.
Neighbouring properties and the Town Council have been consulted on this application. The Town Council resolved to support the application and no comments were received in the form of public representations.
Therefore, it is considered that the proposal would be in accordance with Policies HQ1, T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, Section 11 of the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide, the Parking Standards for New Development SPD and Section 12 of the 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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)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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