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)Reasons for Granting
The application site is a two-storey, end-of-terrace dwelling located on the south side of Lynton Avenue, Arlesey. No. 36 is constructed of brickwork with a gable tiled roof and currently benefits from a single-storey side extension to the east elevation and a large driveway. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey front extension, external side door and fenestration amendments. The proposed extension would have a depth of 2 metres, a width of 7.5 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.6 metres and a maximum mono-pitched roof height to some 3.5 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 15.1 square metres.
The proposed works would be sited to the principal elevation of the host dwelling and would be readily visible within the streetscene. Lynton Avenue is characterised by terraces dwellings of similar age and design, front extensions to other dwellings within the streetscene are noted and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain or pattern of development. Moreover, the proposal would sited on existing hardstanding and would be constructed of materials to match that of the host dwelling. In light of the above, the proposal would be considered a modest addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
The proposal includes the replacement of the existing windows with new fenestration and the addition of a door to the east elevation, these would be considered minor alterations which would not materially impact the character and appearance of the dwellinghouse or surrounding area.
Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 34 and No. 47 Lynton Avenue. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed front extension would be sited adjacent to the boundary with No. 34, surpassing the principal elevation of this property by some 2 metres. The application site and neighbouring dwelling have an existing canopy and partition wall along this boundary. Given this existing relationship and the modest height of the proposed eaves, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable loss of light or overbearing impact. To the north, No.47 would be set some 7 metres from the proposal, given this separation distance and the angled relationship between the dwellings, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any impacts on the neighbouring amenity of this property.
There are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of windows to the proposed front extension as they would not provide views to private areas and would retain the location of the existing windows to the principle elevation of the property.
The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. On the basis of the scale of the development, 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.
Arlesey Town Council were consulted on the application and have raised no comments. The Rights of Way Officer was consulted on this 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, end-of-terrace dwelling located on the south side of Lynton Avenue, Arlesey. No. 36 is constructed of brickwork with a gable tiled roof and currently benefits from a single-storey side extension to the east elevation and a large driveway. The proposal consists of the erection of a single storey front extension, external side door and fenestration amendments. The proposed extension would have a depth of 2 metres, a width of 7.5 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.6 metres and a maximum mono-pitched roof height to some 3.5 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 15.1 square metres.
The proposed works would be sited to the principal elevation of the host dwelling and would be readily visible within the streetscene. Lynton Avenue is characterised by terraces dwellings of similar age and design, front extensions to other dwellings within the streetscene are noted and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain or pattern of development. Moreover, the proposal would sited on existing hardstanding and would be constructed of materials to match that of the host dwelling. In light of the above, the proposal would be considered a modest addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would not give rise to any detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area.
The proposal includes the replacement of the existing windows with new fenestration and the addition of a door to the east elevation, these would be considered minor alterations which would not materially impact the character and appearance of the dwellinghouse or surrounding area.
Regarding the siting of the proposal, the most potentially impacted neighbouring dwellings are deemed to be No. 34 and No. 47 Lynton Avenue. In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed front extension would be sited adjacent to the boundary with No. 34, surpassing the principal elevation of this property by some 2 metres. The application site and neighbouring dwelling have an existing canopy and partition wall along this boundary. Given this existing relationship and the modest height of the proposed eaves, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any unacceptable loss of light or overbearing impact. To the north, No.47 would be set some 7 metres from the proposal, given this separation distance and the angled relationship between the dwellings, the proposal is not considered to give rise to any impacts on the neighbouring amenity of this property.
There are no privacy concerns regarding the installation of windows to the proposed front extension as they would not provide views to private areas and would retain the location of the existing windows to the principle elevation of the property.
The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. On the basis of the scale of the development, 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.
Arlesey Town Council were consulted on the application and have raised no comments. The Rights of Way Officer was consulted on this 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:
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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