Front soil pipe at Diamond House, Sharnbrook, Bedford

“The application seeks permission for the development of a soil pipe to the front elevation.”

“The Conservation Officer was consulted on the application, owing to its' position within the Sharnbrook Conservation Area. The Conservation Officer acknowledges that the dwelling contributes positively to the character and appearance of the Conservation Area, and states that the proposed soil pipe, extending up to the eaves and serving an ensuite located within the roofspace, would not disrupt any features of architectural or historic interest beloning to the dwelling or…”

“Diamond House forms one of a late Victorian semi-detached villa fronting the north side of Odell Road. It forms a group of late Victorian or early Edwardian villas along Odell Road and is located on the southwest edge of the Sharnbrook Conservation Area (CA), which extends along Odell Road to specifically include this group.”

“In planning policy terms, the site is located within the parish of Sharnbrook, is located within the Sharnbrook Conservation Area as stated above, and benefits from the associated permitted development rights.”

“The siting, size and appearance of the proposed soil pipe would not detract from the overall appearance of the dwelling, nor the general character of the Sharnbrook Conservation Area in which it is located.”

“Thus, on the basis of the above, the proposal is recommended for approval.”

“In accordance with Article 15(5) of the Development Management Procedure Order 2015, the proposal was publicised to neighbours by way of letter, as well as the posting of a site notice.”

“As part of this process, 3 neighbours were directly consulted, and no responses were received.”

“The Team Leader Development Management advised that there had been no updates since the publication of the report.”

“That permission be granted in respect of the above application in accordance with the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Building Control.”

“- 121 - RECOMMENDATION: Grant Permission subject to the following conditions:-”

“The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the plans and documents listed on this notice, unless required otherwise by a separate planning condition of this permission. REASON: To provide certainty on what is being authorised by this permission. The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of 3 years from the date of this permission.”