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)Reasons for granting
The application site is a two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on Stuart Street in Dunstable. No. 5 is constructed of brickwork with a pitched roof with an attached garage protruding from the front elevation, No. 5 is surrounded by properties of varying desgin design.
The proposal consists of a single storey rear extension with a shallow lean to style roof. The proposal would be 3.00m deep, and full width of the existing property, with an overall height of 3.00m. The proposal would not be readily visible from public vantage points and there are examples of rear extensions within the vicinity of the site. It is therefore not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and as such is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the neighbouring properties most likely to be affected would be no 3 and 7 Stuart Street. No 3 forms part of the semi-detached pair, the proposal would be sited immediately adjacent to the shared boundary with this neighbour. This neighbour benefits from several rear extensions, one of which is also immediately adjacent to the shared boundary. The proposal would not project beyond the rear elevation of this neighbouring extension. Due to the siting and design, and the existing built form on the neighbouring property, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour.
No 7 Stuart Street is sited to the north-west of the application site. There is a separation distance of some 7.5m to the built form of this neighbour. Due to the design, siting and sufficient separation distance, it is not considered there would be any detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are considered to be sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be no detrimental impact on residential amenity.
Dunstable Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were received.
In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would 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 two-storey semi-detached dwelling located on Stuart Street in Dunstable. No. 5 is constructed of brickwork with a pitched roof with an attached garage protruding from the front elevation, No. 5 is surrounded by properties of varying desgin design.
The proposal consists of a single storey rear extension with a shallow lean to style roof. The proposal would be 3.00m deep, and full width of the existing property, with an overall height of 3.00m. The proposal would not be readily visible from public vantage points and there are examples of rear extensions within the vicinity of the site. It is therefore not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and as such is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the neighbouring properties most likely to be affected would be no 3 and 7 Stuart Street. No 3 forms part of the semi-detached pair, the proposal would be sited immediately adjacent to the shared boundary with this neighbour. This neighbour benefits from several rear extensions, one of which is also immediately adjacent to the shared boundary. The proposal would not project beyond the rear elevation of this neighbouring extension. Due to the siting and design, and the existing built form on the neighbouring property, it is not considered that the proposal would have a detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour.
No 7 Stuart Street is sited to the north-west of the application site. There is a separation distance of some 7.5m to the built form of this neighbour. Due to the design, siting and sufficient separation distance, it is not considered there would be any detrimental impact on the residential amenities of this neighbour. All other neighbours are considered to be sufficiently separated from the proposal for there to be no detrimental impact on residential amenity.
Dunstable Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, no representations were received.
In light of the foregoing appraisal, it is considered that the proposal would 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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)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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