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)Reasons for Granting:
The application site is a two storey detached dwelling located along Walnut Close in Blunham. The proposal consists of the erection of a part single and two storey rear extension with rooflights and a new side entrance door.
The proposed extension would be set to the rear of the dwelling and would be not be visible within the street scene. The single storey rear extension would replace the existing conservatory, with a slightly larger width towards the boundary. It is acknowledged that the proposed extension would be large in relation to the original dwelling, however there are existing examples of two storey rear extensions within Walnut Close, including the neighbouring dwellings with shared boundaries. The first floor would be sited above the existing single storey built form, with a lower ridge than the main roof. As such, the extensions would appear subservient and appropriate within the large plot, and would not be out of keeping with the character and appearance of the area.
The single storey rear extension would replace the existing built form of the conservatory, and sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No.5 Walnut Close. This neighbouring dwelling hosts an existing two-storey rear extension and would be sufficiently separated from the proposal to ensure no impact upon the residential amenity of the occupiers. The roof of the proposal would slope towards the neighbouring dwelling and therefore any resultant change to the existing impact would be minimal, and would not result in a detrimental loss of light to the closest window. There would be a high-level window in the first-floor side elevation towards this neighbouring dwelling, which would be obscurely glazed.
The two-storey element of the proposal would be sited 0.9 metres from the shared boundary with No.9 Walnut Close. This neighbouring dwelling sites an existing two-storey rear extension, with a building line further to the rear. As such, this dwelling would not be detrimentally impacted by the proposal by way of loss of light, overbearing impact or loss of privacy. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/or screened from the proposal.
The proposal would not create any additional bedrooms, and as such the existing parking provision is acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
Blunham Parish Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection. 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 along Walnut Close in Blunham. The proposal consists of the erection of a part single and two storey rear extension with rooflights and a new side entrance door.
The proposed extension would be set to the rear of the dwelling and would be not be visible within the street scene. The single storey rear extension would replace the existing conservatory, with a slightly larger width towards the boundary. It is acknowledged that the proposed extension would be large in relation to the original dwelling, however there are existing examples of two storey rear extensions within Walnut Close, including the neighbouring dwellings with shared boundaries. The first floor would be sited above the existing single storey built form, with a lower ridge than the main roof. As such, the extensions would appear subservient and appropriate within the large plot, and would not be out of keeping with the character and appearance of the area.
The single storey rear extension would replace the existing built form of the conservatory, and sited adjacent to the shared boundary with No.5 Walnut Close. This neighbouring dwelling hosts an existing two-storey rear extension and would be sufficiently separated from the proposal to ensure no impact upon the residential amenity of the occupiers. The roof of the proposal would slope towards the neighbouring dwelling and therefore any resultant change to the existing impact would be minimal, and would not result in a detrimental loss of light to the closest window. There would be a high-level window in the first-floor side elevation towards this neighbouring dwelling, which would be obscurely glazed.
The two-storey element of the proposal would be sited 0.9 metres from the shared boundary with No.9 Walnut Close. This neighbouring dwelling sites an existing two-storey rear extension, with a building line further to the rear. As such, this dwelling would not be detrimentally impacted by the proposal by way of loss of light, overbearing impact or loss of privacy. All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/or screened from the proposal.
The proposal would not create any additional bedrooms, and as such the existing parking provision is acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
Blunham Parish Council were consulted on the application and raised no objection. 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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)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:
http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/bands/find.aspxWill 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:
http://www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk/council-tax/bands/find.aspx |
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