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)Reasons for granting
The application site is a two-storey, detached dwelling located on Rushbrook Close in Ampthill. The proposal is for the removal of the existing outbuilding and erection of a new, larger outbuilding in the rear garden.
The proposed outbuilding would be visible within the streetscene, due to the corner location of the enquiry site. Whilst the outbuilding would not be sited to the front of the property, it would be visible within Rushbrook Close and sited forward of the established building line of the neighbouring dwellings, Nos. 7-15 Rushbrook Close. It would have a height of 2.5 metres, which is no higher than the outbuilding it is replacing. As such, it is considered the proposed outbuilding would be subservient to the host dwelling and would not result in a detrimental impact to the character and appearance of the area.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed outbuilding would replace an existing outbuilding and would be sufficiently separated from neighbouring dwellings. The closest neighbouring dwelling is No. 15 Rushbrook Close, and the proposed outbuilding would be sited adjacent to the driveway and garage, and therefore would not result in a detrimental impact to the amenity of this neighbouring dwelling. Due to the siting of the proposal and sufficient separation distance, it would be unlikely to result in a harmful loss of residential amenity to any neighbouring dwelling by way of overbearing impact, material loss of light, or loss of privacy.
The proposal would not create an additional bedroom, and the existing parking provision would be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. It is therefore considered that the proposal would not negatively impact the public highway.
Ampthill Town Council were consulted on the application and advised that the application be supported. The application was subject to a 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 (2021), Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023), Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Policies DP3, P3 and TR6 and of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, 2026).Reasons for granting
The application site is a two-storey, detached dwelling located on Rushbrook Close in Ampthill. The proposal is for the removal of the existing outbuilding and erection of a new, larger outbuilding in the rear garden.
The proposed outbuilding would be visible within the streetscene, due to the corner location of the enquiry site. Whilst the outbuilding would not be sited to the front of the property, it would be visible within Rushbrook Close and sited forward of the established building line of the neighbouring dwellings, Nos. 7-15 Rushbrook Close. It would have a height of 2.5 metres, which is no higher than the outbuilding it is replacing. As such, it is considered the proposed outbuilding would be subservient to the host dwelling and would not result in a detrimental impact to the character and appearance of the area.
In terms of neighbouring amenity, the proposed outbuilding would replace an existing outbuilding and would be sufficiently separated from neighbouring dwellings. The closest neighbouring dwelling is No. 15 Rushbrook Close, and the proposed outbuilding would be sited adjacent to the driveway and garage, and therefore would not result in a detrimental impact to the amenity of this neighbouring dwelling. Due to the siting of the proposal and sufficient separation distance, it would be unlikely to result in a harmful loss of residential amenity to any neighbouring dwelling by way of overbearing impact, material loss of light, or loss of privacy.
The proposal would not create an additional bedroom, and the existing parking provision would be acceptable on a like-for-like basis. It is therefore considered that the proposal would not negatively impact the public highway.
Ampthill Town Council were consulted on the application and advised that the application be supported. The application was subject to a 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 (2021), Section 11 of Central Bedfordshire Design Guide (2023), Parking Standards for New Developments SPD and Policies DP3, P3 and TR6 and of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF, 2026). |
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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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