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)Reasons for granting
The application site is a two-storey, mid-terrace dwelling located off East Hill Road in Houghton Regis. No. 70 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled, pitched roof with a conservatory to the rear and is surrounded by properties of similar design.
The proposal consists of a single storey rear extension with a mono-pitched roof with two roof lights and bi-fold doors to the rear. The extension would replace the existing conservatory and would take up the full width of the property. The proposal would be 4m deep with an overall height of 3.45m and 2.3m to the eaves.
The proposal would be sited to the rear of the property on the shared boundaries of No. 68 and No. 72 East Hill Road. The proposal would not be visible to the street scene and would have a similar material finish of brickwork and tiles to the existing property. There are single-storey extensions to the rear of both No. 68 and No. 72, the proposal would increase the footprint of the property and extend out to the rear by a further 4m and out to the boundary on each side. However, the proposal is considered modest and overall, would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would only contain fenestration to the rear of the property unlike the existing conservatory which has glazing all round. With single storey extensions either side of the proposal it is considered that there would be no overbearing impact, loss of privacy or impact to neighbouring amenity to the nearest neighbouring properties, No. 68 and 72 East Hill. There are five single garages that are sited on the shared boundary of the application site and a private parking area, therefore the proposal would not be visible from this area or the street scene of East Hill. All other neighbours are considered to by suitably separated and overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with chapter 14 of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, though no representations were raised. The Rights of Way Officer was consulted from Central Bedfordshire Council, no objection was raised with regards to the proposal.
The proposal is therefore considered to be 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, mid-terrace dwelling located off East Hill Road in Houghton Regis. No. 70 is constructed of brickwork with a tiled, pitched roof with a conservatory to the rear and is surrounded by properties of similar design.
The proposal consists of a single storey rear extension with a mono-pitched roof with two roof lights and bi-fold doors to the rear. The extension would replace the existing conservatory and would take up the full width of the property. The proposal would be 4m deep with an overall height of 3.45m and 2.3m to the eaves.
The proposal would be sited to the rear of the property on the shared boundaries of No. 68 and No. 72 East Hill Road. The proposal would not be visible to the street scene and would have a similar material finish of brickwork and tiles to the existing property. There are single-storey extensions to the rear of both No. 68 and No. 72, the proposal would increase the footprint of the property and extend out to the rear by a further 4m and out to the boundary on each side. However, the proposal is considered modest and overall, would not have a material impact on the character and appearance of the area. Therefore, the proposal is not considered to have a detrimental impact on the character and appearance of the area and is in accordance with Policy HQ1 of the Central Bedfordshire Local Plan.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed extension would only contain fenestration to the rear of the property unlike the existing conservatory which has glazing all round. With single storey extensions either side of the proposal it is considered that there would be no overbearing impact, loss of privacy or impact to neighbouring amenity to the nearest neighbouring properties, No. 68 and 72 East Hill. There are five single garages that are sited on the shared boundary of the application site and a private parking area, therefore the proposal would not be visible from this area or the street scene of East Hill. All other neighbours are considered to by suitably separated and overall, the proposal is considered to have an acceptable neighbour amenity impact, complying with chapter 14 of the NPPF, policy HQ1 of the central Bedfordshire Local Plan Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide 2023.
Houghton Regis Town Council were consulted and raised no comments. The application was subject to public consultation, though no representations were raised. The Rights of Way Officer was consulted from Central Bedfordshire Council, no objection was raised with regards to the proposal.
The proposal is therefore considered to be 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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