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)Reasons for Granting
The application site is a mid-terrace two-storey dwelling with a dormer to the rear and roof lights to the front elevation, located on Richmond Road in Leighton Buzzard. No 24 has painted brickwork at the ground level which includes an existing flat roofed rear projection which is linked with similar built form on the shared boundary with the neighbouring property . No. 24 is surrounded by properties of similar design.
The proposal would see the replacement of the existing linked built form with a single storey extension. The proposed extension would have a flat roof, would be some 2.90m wide, 4.30m deep with an overall height of 2.82m with a side window facing inwards towards the application site garden. A new double door will be installed into the existing rear elevation replacing the existing window. The proposal would be approximately 1.20m deeper and 1.10m wider than the existing built form and approximately 0.30m higher.
Whilst the proposal would be marginally larger than the existing it would be considered modest in scale and proportionate to the existing dwelling. It would not be readily visible from the street scene and 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.
Given the design and scale of development and existing built form on the shared boundary it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of number 22 Richmond Road. The proposal would be sufficiently separated from all other neighbours.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection. 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 a mid-terrace two-storey dwelling with a dormer to the rear and roof lights to the front elevation, located on Richmond Road in Leighton Buzzard. No 24 has painted brickwork at the ground level which includes an existing flat roofed rear projection which is linked with similar built form on the shared boundary with the neighbouring property . No. 24 is surrounded by properties of similar design.
The proposal would see the replacement of the existing linked built form with a single storey extension. The proposed extension would have a flat roof, would be some 2.90m wide, 4.30m deep with an overall height of 2.82m with a side window facing inwards towards the application site garden. A new double door will be installed into the existing rear elevation replacing the existing window. The proposal would be approximately 1.20m deeper and 1.10m wider than the existing built form and approximately 0.30m higher.
Whilst the proposal would be marginally larger than the existing it would be considered modest in scale and proportionate to the existing dwelling. It would not be readily visible from the street scene and 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.
Given the design and scale of development and existing built form on the shared boundary it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of number 22 Richmond Road. The proposal would be sufficiently separated from all other neighbours.
Leighton-Linslade Town Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection. 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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)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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)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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