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)Reasons For Granting,
The host property is a detached two storey dwelling located on a corner plot between Brownshill and George Street in Maulden. The property benefits from an internal garage, as well as first floor balconies to the front and rear elevations. Furthermore, the host dwelling has previously benefited from a ground floor rear extension and a first-floor side extension. The surrounding properties are characterised by a mixture of similar designs, with first floor balconies on the principal elevation, shallow pitched roofs and sections of render.
The proposal consists of a single storey rear extension to infill the gap underneath an existing first floor balcony. This extension would measure a width of 5m, and a depth of 1.6m. External alterations are also proposed, including alterations to the rear ground floor fenestration, and an additional door to the side elevation.
Pre-application advice was sought under CB/26/00117/PAPC, for a similar scheme, however the previously proposed garage conversion is not included within this application.
The proposed infill extension would be of a modest size and scale and would be located to the rear of the property. As such, it is not considered to be a visually intrusive addition to the streetscene of Brownshill. Furthermore, due to the nature of the proposal as an infill extension located underneath an existing balcony, the proposal would be considered a cohesive addition to the host dwelling and would not lead to any further material harm to the character of the main dwellinghouse
Additionally, it is noted that the proposal would remain obscured from the streetscenes of George Street by a substantial hedge, and as such it is not considered that this proposal would lead to any additional impacts to the character and appearance of the wider streetscene.
Due to the nature of the property as a corner plot, the proposal would face towards the public highway of George Street, and as such would not lead to any further material impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. The modest infill nature of the proposal would be obscured from these neighbouring properties by the bulk of the main dwellinghouse.
All other properties would remain sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impacts.
As such, the proposal would not lead to any detrimental loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impacts to the adjacent neighbouring properties.
The proposal would not lead to the creation of any additional bedrooms on the application site, and would not impact the existing parking provision located on the hardstanding forward of the principal elevation. As such, the proposal would provide adequate parking provision, and would remain in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
An Ecology officer was consulted on this application, who raised no objection to the proposal as no ecological harm has been identified. Furthermore, an Archaeology officer was also consulted, who had no comments to make on this application,
Maulden Parish Council were consulted on this application, and no comments were received. Additionally, this application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation, and no representations were received.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is considered that this application would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal is also not considered to lead to any detrimental harm to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties.
As such, the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and the Maulden Neighbourhood Plan (2020-2035).Reasons For Granting,
The host property is a detached two storey dwelling located on a corner plot between Brownshill and George Street in Maulden. The property benefits from an internal garage, as well as first floor balconies to the front and rear elevations. Furthermore, the host dwelling has previously benefited from a ground floor rear extension and a first-floor side extension. The surrounding properties are characterised by a mixture of similar designs, with first floor balconies on the principal elevation, shallow pitched roofs and sections of render.
The proposal consists of a single storey rear extension to infill the gap underneath an existing first floor balcony. This extension would measure a width of 5m, and a depth of 1.6m. External alterations are also proposed, including alterations to the rear ground floor fenestration, and an additional door to the side elevation.
Pre-application advice was sought under CB/26/00117/PAPC, for a similar scheme, however the previously proposed garage conversion is not included within this application.
The proposed infill extension would be of a modest size and scale and would be located to the rear of the property. As such, it is not considered to be a visually intrusive addition to the streetscene of Brownshill. Furthermore, due to the nature of the proposal as an infill extension located underneath an existing balcony, the proposal would be considered a cohesive addition to the host dwelling and would not lead to any further material harm to the character of the main dwellinghouse
Additionally, it is noted that the proposal would remain obscured from the streetscenes of George Street by a substantial hedge, and as such it is not considered that this proposal would lead to any additional impacts to the character and appearance of the wider streetscene.
Due to the nature of the property as a corner plot, the proposal would face towards the public highway of George Street, and as such would not lead to any further material impacts on the residential amenities of neighbouring properties. The modest infill nature of the proposal would be obscured from these neighbouring properties by the bulk of the main dwellinghouse.
All other properties would remain sufficiently separated from the application site for there to be any material impacts.
As such, the proposal would not lead to any detrimental loss of light, loss of privacy or overbearing impacts to the adjacent neighbouring properties.
The proposal would not lead to the creation of any additional bedrooms on the application site, and would not impact the existing parking provision located on the hardstanding forward of the principal elevation. As such, the proposal would provide adequate parking provision, and would remain in conformity with Policies T2 and T3 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
An Ecology officer was consulted on this application, who raised no objection to the proposal as no ecological harm has been identified. Furthermore, an Archaeology officer was also consulted, who had no comments to make on this application,
Maulden Parish Council were consulted on this application, and no comments were received. Additionally, this application was also subject to a public and neighbour consultation, and no representations were received.
Given the siting, design and scale of the proposal it is considered that this application would not lead to any detrimental impacts on the character and appearance of the surrounding area. Additionally, the proposal is also not considered to lead to any detrimental harm to the residential amenities of neighbouring properties.
As such, the proposal is considered to be in conformity with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan, the Central Bedfordshire Design Guide and the Maulden Neighbourhood Plan (2020-2035). |
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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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