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)Reasons for Granting:
The application site is a detached, two-storey dwelling located on Kingston Mews, Lidlington. No.1 constructed of brickwork with a gable tile roof, featuring two front dormers, the property currently benefits from a detached shared garage to the west of the site. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey side extension with rooflights and insertion of windows in garage side elevation, following demolition of existing bay window. The side extension would have a depth of 2.1 metres for a width of 3.8 metres, and a depth of 3.9 metres for a width of 2.7 metres. The proposal would have an overall width of some 6.6 metres and a maximum flat roof height to 2.9 metres. The footprint of the property would increase by approximately 17 square metres.
Kingston Mews is characterised by large-scale, detached dwellings varied in design. Given the corner plot location of the host dwelling, the proposed side extension would be partially visible within the streetscene. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed side extension would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse which would sit partially within the footprint of an existing bay window and hardstanding and would be constructed of materials that match of the host dwelling. To the north elevation of the garage, the proposed glazed french doors would be confined to the rear of the property and would be considered a minor addition to the existing garage. As such, it is not considered that the rear extension would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No.2 Kingston Mews and No.16 Biggs Avenue. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed side extension would be separated some 7 metres from No.2 Kingston Mews and would be largely screened by the existing shared garages between these dwellings, as such it is not considered that the proposed development would have a detrimental impact to the amenity of this neighbour. To the east, the proposed side extension would be sited some 12.4 metres from neighbouring dwelling No.16 Biggs Avenue. The proposal includes the installation of a windows to the west elevation facing this neighbour, it is noted that there is an existing degree of mutual overlooking between the properties, with views from the both the ground floor and first-floor at both dwellings, as such, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy.
The proposal includes the installation of two, full-length windows to the north elevation of the existing garage. These would face into the amenity area of the host dwelling and as such, adequate privacy is deemed to be retained, without the requirement of any obscure-glazed and/ or fixed-shut windows in this location. All other neighbouring dwellings are considered sufficiently separated for there to be any neighbouring impact due to the sitting and scale of the proposal.
The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
Lidlington Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. 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 detached, two-storey dwelling located on Kingston Mews, Lidlington. No.1 constructed of brickwork with a gable tile roof, featuring two front dormers, the property currently benefits from a detached shared garage to the west of the site. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey side extension with rooflights and insertion of windows in garage side elevation, following demolition of existing bay window. The side extension would have a depth of 2.1 metres for a width of 3.8 metres, and a depth of 3.9 metres for a width of 2.7 metres. The proposal would have an overall width of some 6.6 metres and a maximum flat roof height to 2.9 metres. The footprint of the property would increase by approximately 17 square metres.
Kingston Mews is characterised by large-scale, detached dwellings varied in design. Given the corner plot location of the host dwelling, the proposed side extension would be partially visible within the streetscene. On the basis of design and scale, the proposed side extension would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse which would sit partially within the footprint of an existing bay window and hardstanding and would be constructed of materials that match of the host dwelling. To the north elevation of the garage, the proposed glazed french doors would be confined to the rear of the property and would be considered a minor addition to the existing garage. As such, it is not considered that the rear extension would have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No.2 Kingston Mews and No.16 Biggs Avenue. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed side extension would be separated some 7 metres from No.2 Kingston Mews and would be largely screened by the existing shared garages between these dwellings, as such it is not considered that the proposed development would have a detrimental impact to the amenity of this neighbour. To the east, the proposed side extension would be sited some 12.4 metres from neighbouring dwelling No.16 Biggs Avenue. The proposal includes the installation of a windows to the west elevation facing this neighbour, it is noted that there is an existing degree of mutual overlooking between the properties, with views from the both the ground floor and first-floor at both dwellings, as such, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy.
The proposal includes the installation of two, full-length windows to the north elevation of the existing garage. These would face into the amenity area of the host dwelling and as such, adequate privacy is deemed to be retained, without the requirement of any obscure-glazed and/ or fixed-shut windows in this location. All other neighbouring dwellings are considered sufficiently separated for there to be any neighbouring impact due to the sitting and scale of the proposal.
The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The proposal would not adversely affect the existing parking or access arrangements at the application site and would therefore be acceptable on a like-for-like basis.
Lidlington Parish Council were consulted on this application and did not provide any comments. 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:
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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