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)Reasons for Granting:
The application site is a two-storey, semi-detached dwelling located to the northwest side of The Avenue, Flitwick. No.7 is constructed of brickwork featuring white paint and black timber framing, with a tiled gable roof and gable front projection. The proposal includes the erection of a single storey side/rear extension, this would have a width of 5.5 metres, a maximum depth of 5.2 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.8 metres and a maximum gable roof height to 5.4 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 26.7 square metres.
The Avenue is characterised by semi-detached dwellings of varied age and design. Rear and side extensions to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. Furthermore, a comparable scheme is present at neighbouring property No.5 The Avenue. The proposed extension would be sited to the rear of the property and would sit entirely within the footprint of existing hard standing. On the basis of design and scale, the proposal would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would attach to the existing rear projection, with an in keeping gable roof design. Moreover, the proposal would be constructed of materials to match that of the existing dwellinghouse and as such, it is not considered that the proposal 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 adjoining properties No.5 and No.9 The Avenue, and Bracken, No.3 Avenue Mews to the northwest. In terms of neighbouring amenity, to the west, No.5 The Avenue would be sited some 1.7 metres from the proposal, separated by the existing built form along the shared boundary between these dwellings. The proposal would mirror the existing rear extension to this dwelling and would not surpass its rear projection. Given this relationship, it is not considered that the proposed development would give rise to any loss of light or overbearing impact on this neighbouring dwelling.
To the east, the proposal would be sited some 0.5 metres from the shared boundary with No.9 The Avenue. On the southwest of this shared boundary, No.9 has an existing outbuilding which would partially shield the proposal from this neighbour. Given this relationship and the modest height of the proposed eaves, it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to any detrimental impacts on neighbouring amenity to the occupants of this neighbouring dwelling.
To the northwest, Bracken, No.3 Avenue Mews would be separated some 15.2 metres from the proposed rear/side extension, given this separation distance and the single storey nature of the proposal, it is not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact on this neighbouring property.
The proposed extension includes the installation of rooflights to the front and rear roof slope, these would be upward facing and therefore would not result in any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy to neighbouring properties.
All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted.
The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The development 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.
Flitwick Town 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 two-storey, semi-detached dwelling located to the northwest side of The Avenue, Flitwick. No.7 is constructed of brickwork featuring white paint and black timber framing, with a tiled gable roof and gable front projection. The proposal includes the erection of a single storey side/rear extension, this would have a width of 5.5 metres, a maximum depth of 5.2 metres, a height to the eaves of 2.8 metres and a maximum gable roof height to 5.4 metres. The overall footprint of the property would increase by some 26.7 square metres.
The Avenue is characterised by semi-detached dwellings of varied age and design. Rear and side extensions to other properties across the area are noted, and therefore the proposal is not considered to be at odds with the existing grain and pattern of development. Furthermore, a comparable scheme is present at neighbouring property No.5 The Avenue. The proposed extension would be sited to the rear of the property and would sit entirely within the footprint of existing hard standing. On the basis of design and scale, the proposal would form a proportionate addition to the existing dwellinghouse, which would attach to the existing rear projection, with an in keeping gable roof design. Moreover, the proposal would be constructed of materials to match that of the existing dwellinghouse and as such, it is not considered that the proposal 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 adjoining properties No.5 and No.9 The Avenue, and Bracken, No.3 Avenue Mews to the northwest. In terms of neighbouring amenity, to the west, No.5 The Avenue would be sited some 1.7 metres from the proposal, separated by the existing built form along the shared boundary between these dwellings. The proposal would mirror the existing rear extension to this dwelling and would not surpass its rear projection. Given this relationship, it is not considered that the proposed development would give rise to any loss of light or overbearing impact on this neighbouring dwelling.
To the east, the proposal would be sited some 0.5 metres from the shared boundary with No.9 The Avenue. On the southwest of this shared boundary, No.9 has an existing outbuilding which would partially shield the proposal from this neighbour. Given this relationship and the modest height of the proposed eaves, it is not considered that the proposal would give rise to any detrimental impacts on neighbouring amenity to the occupants of this neighbouring dwelling.
To the northwest, Bracken, No.3 Avenue Mews would be separated some 15.2 metres from the proposed rear/side extension, given this separation distance and the single storey nature of the proposal, it is not considered to give rise to any detrimental impact on this neighbouring property.
The proposed extension includes the installation of rooflights to the front and rear roof slope, these would be upward facing and therefore would not result in any unacceptable overlooking or loss of privacy to neighbouring properties.
All other neighbouring dwellings are sufficiently separated and/ or screened from the proposal as to where they would not be detrimentally impacted.
The proposal does not create any additional bedrooms and therefore would not be required to demonstrate further onsite parking. The development 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.
Flitwick Town 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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)Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk.Please note that the unnumbered drawings submitted in connection with this application have been given unique numbers by the Local Planning Authority. The numbers can be sourced by examining the plans on the View a Planning Application pages of the Councils website www.centralbedfordshire.gov.uk. |
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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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