Agenda and minutes

Development Management - Thursday, 28th May, 2015 7.00 pm

Items

No.

Item

Minutes

To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting (these are circulated separately)

Minutes:

The minutes of the meeting held on 29 April 2015 were confirmed by the Members present and were then signed by the Chairman

Apologies for absence

To receive any apologies for absence

Minutes:

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors Birnie, Guest, C Wyatt-Lowe and Tindall.

Councillor Mrs P Hearn substituted for Councillor Birnie

Declarations of Interest

To receive any declarations of interest

A member with a disclosable pecuniary interest or a personal interest in a matter who attends

a meeting of the authority at which the matter is considered -

(i) must disclose the interest at the start of the meeting or when the interest

becomes apparent and, if the interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest, or a personal
interest which is also prejudicial

(ii) may not participate in any discussion or vote on the matter (and must withdraw

to the public seating area) unless they have been granted a dispensation.

A member who discloses at a meeting a disclosable pecuniary interest which is not registered in the Members’ Register of Interests, or is not the subject of a pending notification, must notify the Monitoring Officer of the interest within 28 days of the disclosure.

Disclosable pecuniary interests, personal and prejudicial interests are defined in Part 2 of the Code of Conduct For Members

[If a member is in any doubt as to whether they have an interest which should be declared they

should seek the advice of the Monitoring Officer before the start of the meeting]

It is requested that Members complete the pink interest sheet which will be made available at the meeting and then hand this to the Committee Clerk at the meeting

Public Participation

An opportunity for members of the public to make statements or ask questions in accordance with the rules as to public participation.

Time per speaker	Total Time Available	How to let us know	When we need to know by
3 minutes	Where more than 1 person wishes to speak on a planning application, the shared time is increased from 3 minutes to 5 minutes.	In writing or by phone	Noon the day of the meeting

You need to inform the council in advance if you wish to speak by contacting Member Support on Tel: 01442 228221 or by email: Member.support@dacorum.gov.uk

There are limits on how much of each meeting can be taken up with people having their say and how long each person can speak for. The permitted times are specified in the table above and are allocated for each of the following on a 'first come, first served basis':

· Town/Parish Council and Neighbourhood Associations;

· Objectors to an application;

· Supporters of the application.

Every person must, when invited to do so, address their statement or question to the Chairman of the Committee.

Every person must after making a statement or asking a question take their seat to listen to the reply or if they wish join the public for the rest of the meeting or leave the meeting.

The questioner may not ask the same or a similar question within a six month period except for the following circumstances:

(a) deferred planning applications which have foregone a significant or material change since originally being considered

(b) resubmitted planning applications which have foregone a significant or material change

At a meeting of the Development Control Committee, a person, or their representative, may speak on a particular planning application, provided that it is on the agenda to be considered at the meeting.

Index of Planning Applications

INDEX TO PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Item No		Application No.		Description and Address Page No.		Pg No.
5.01	4/00424/15/MOA		CONSTRUCTION OF CLASS A1 RETAIL DEVELOPMENT (TO INCLUDE CONVENIENCE AND COMPARISON RETAIL FLOORPLACE AND ANCILLARY CAFE) AND CLASS A3 DRIVE-THRU CAFE/RESTAURANT UNIT (WITH ANCILLARY TAKEAWAY) TOGETHER WITH ACCESS, CAR PARKING, SERVICE YARD AND ASSOCIATED WORKS JARMAN PARK, JARMAN WAY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD		6
5.02	4/03584/14/MOA		OUTLINE APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF 50 ONE BEDROOM FLATS WITH CAR PARKING AND VEHICULAR ACCESS. LAND AT APSLEY MILLS ADJ. THE COTTAGE, LONDON ROAD, APSLEY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD		57
5.03	4/01632/15/ROC		VARIATION OF CONDITION 5 (CILL HEIGHTS) ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 4/00024/14/FUL (CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES) LAND AT 15 AND R/O 14, STATION ROAD, TRING, HP23 5NG		86
5.04	4/01633/15/ROC		VARIATION OF CONDITION 2 (APPROVED PLANS) ATTACHED TO PLANNING PERMISSION 4/00024/14/FUL (CONSTRUCTION OF FOUR SEMI-DETACHED HOUSES) LAND AT 15 AND R/O 14, STATION ROAD, TRING, HP23 5NG		94
5.05	4/01653/15/FUL		CONSTRUCTION OF TWO SEMI DETATCHED HOUSES LAND TO THE REAR OF 17 STATION ROAD, TRING, HP235NG		103
5.06	4/00987/15/FHA		PART SINGLE, PART TWO STOREY FRONT SIDE AND REAR EXTENSION WITH FRONT PORCH EXTENSION. LOFT CONVERSION WITH REAR DORMER AND EXTENSION OF EXISTING RAISED PATIO 37 HAZEL ROAD, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2JN		118
5.07	4/00578/15/FUL		NEW DETACHED DWELLING AND GARAGE WITH VEHICULAR ACCESS FROM ST JOHNS WELL COURT 328 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1HT		126
5.08	4/03763/14/MFA		CHANGE OF USE OF FOUR LONG TERM VACANT RETAIL UNITS AT PODIUM LEVEL OF BLOCKS C AND D TO A TOTAL OF 15 ONE AND TWO BEDROOM CLASS C3 APARTMENTS IMAGE DEVELOPMENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD		146
5.09	4/00513/15/FUL		CONVERSION OF BUILDING FROM B1(C) TO A RESIDENTIAL DWELLING (C3) WITH REPLACEMENT WINDOW WITH A NEW DOOR (NORTHWEST ELEVATION) LOWER FARM END, LUTON ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, AL3 8PZ		166
5.10	4/00586/15/RET		RETENTION OF RAISED DRIVEWAY WITH A RETAINING WALL 22 MANORVILLE ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 0AP		179
5.11	4/00661/15/FHA		INSERTION OF FOUR SMALL CONSERVATION WINDOWS TO REAR ROOF SLOPE BANK MILL WHARF, 2 BANK MILL LANE, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2NT		187
5.12	4/00662/15/LBC		INSERTION OF 4 SMALL CONSERVATION ROOF WINDOWS TO REAR ROOF SLOPE AND ASSOCIATED INTERNAL ALTERATIONS BANK MILL WHARF, 2 BANK MILL LANE, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2NT		197
5.13	4/00756/15/FUL		CHANGE OF USE TO PRIVATE DWELLING, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS, INTERNAL WORKS. LAND R/O SARACENS HEAD, 47 HIGH STREET, KINGS LANGLEY, WD4 9HU		207
5.14	4/00757/15/LBC		CHANGE OF USE TO PRIVATE DWELLING, REPLACEMENT WINDOWS AND DOORS, INTERNAL WORKS. LAND R/O SARACENS HEAD, 47 HIGH STREET, KINGS LANGLEY, WD4 9HU		219
5.15	4/00909/15/FHA		SINGLE STOREY REAR CONSERVATORY, SINGLE STOREY EXTENSION TO GARAGE AT FRONT/SIDE, CANOPY OVER FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, WOODEN GARDEN SHED TO REAR GARDEN. 7 SHELDON WAY, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1FG		226

4/00424/15/MOA - JARMAN PARK, JARMAN WAY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD PDF 662 KB

Minutes:

Fiona Bogle introduced the report and advised that there had been a late report received today from the Lead Local Flood Authority advising that the flood risk assessment does not comply and further information is required.

The development was debated with concerns being raised by Members with regards to the impact the development would have on the Town Centre.

There was no proposer for the officer’s recommendation, so the Officer’s recommendation overturned – application REFUSED.

Voting:

5 for and 4 abstentions;

whereupon it was:

Resolved:

That the application be refused for the following reason:

The proposal has a substantially harmful impact on the vitality and viability of Hemel Hempstead Town Centre, contrary to policy CS 16 of the Core Strategy.

4/03584/14/MOA - APSLEY MILLS ADJ. THE COTTAGE, LONDON ROAD, APSLEY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD PDF 526 KB

Minutes:

Neville Spiers, the applicants’ agent, and Jacky Bennett, Chairman of the Trustees made statements in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Matthewsand seconded by Councillor P Hearn to refuse the application.

Voting:

5 for, 2 against and 2 abstentions;

whereupon it was:

Resolved:

That the application be refused for the following reasons:

The site is located within Flood zones 1, 2 and 3 and the proposal is identified as being more vulnerable in the NPPF. It is considered the detail submitted do not demonstrate that the requirements set out in paragraph 9 the Technical Guide to the National Planning Policy Framework are met . The proposal does not therefore accord with policy CS31 of the Core Strategy or the NPPF in terms of flood risk and impact.

2	In accordance with policy CS12 and CS27 of the adopted Core Strategy and policy 119 of the local plan, the scheme fails to demonstrate an acceptable relationship can be achieved in the built form that would not harm the character and setting of the adjacent listed building.

3	The scheme fails to demonstrate that an acceptable relationship in terms of adequate privacy can be achieved for future occupiers in accordance with policy CS12 of the adopted Core Strategy and saved Appendix 3 of the saved DBLP 1991-2011.

4/01632/15/ROC - 15 AND R/O 14, STATION ROAD, TRING, HP23 5NG PDF 248 KB

Minutes:

Nigel Ozier, the applicants’ agent, made a statement in Support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor P Hearnand seconded by Councillor Whitman to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendation.

Voting:

8 for and 1 abstention

Whereupon it was:

Resolved:

That planning permission be granted, subject to the following conditions:-

1	The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Location Plan 1:1250

H 03 13 Site Survey

BBH 002 01 Rev D - Proposed Site Plan and Street Scene Elevation

BBH 002 02 Rev D - Proposed plans and Elevations

BBH 002 03 Rev D - Proposed Longitudinal Sections Through The Site

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3	The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the approved drawings and statements. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to comply with Policy CS12 of the Core strategy.

All hard and soft landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. The works shall be carried out prior to the occupation of any part of the development or in accordance with a programme agreed with the local planning authority.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to safeguard the visual character of the immediate area.

All of the roof lights to the rear roof slopes hereby approved shall have a cill height of not less than 1.6m above the internal floor level of the second floor.

All of the roof lights to the side roof slopes hereby approved shall have a cill height of not less than 1.2m above the internal floor level of the second floor.

Reason: To safeguard the privacy of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings.

Notwithstanding condition 2, prior to the first occupation of the dwellings to Plots 1 and 4 the first floor windows to their side elevations shall be of a top hung fan light opening only and fitted with obscured glass and retained in that condition thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenities of adjacent dwellings.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (or any Order amending or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no development falling within the following classes of the Order shall be carried out;

Schedule 2 Part 1 Classes A, B, C, D,and E

Reason: To enable the local planning authority to retain control over the development in the interests of safeguarding the residential and visual amenity of the locality and to accord with Policy ... view the full minutes text for item 8.

4/01633/15/ROC - 15 AND R/O 14, STATION ROAD, TRING, HP23 5NG PDF 273 KB

Minutes:

Nigel Ozier, the applicants’ agent, made a statement in Support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Conway and seconded by Councillor Clark to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendations

Voting:

Unanimously agreed

whereupon it was:

Resolved:

That planning permission be granted, subject to the following conditions:-

1	The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Location Plan 1:1250

H 03 13 Site Survey

BBH002/01 C - Proposed Site Plan and Street Scene Elevation

BBH002/02 C- Proposed plans and Elevations

BBH002/03 C - Proposed Longitudinal Sections Through The Site

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

3	The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the approved drawings and statements. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to comply with Policy CS12 of the Core strategy.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to safeguard the visual character of the immediate area.

All of the roof lights to the rear roof slopes hereby approved shall have a cill height of not less than 1.6m above the internal floor level of the second floor.

All of the roof lights to the side roof slopes hereby approved shall have a cill height of not less than 1.2m above the internal floor level of the second floor.

Reason: To safeguard the privacy of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenities of adjacent dwellings.

Schedule 2 Part 1 Classes A, B, C, D,and E

8	Prior to the first occupation of the ... view the full minutes text for item 9.

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4/01653/15/FUL - 17 STATION ROAD, TRING, HP235NG PDF 1 MB

Minutes:

Nigel Ozier, the applicants’ agent, made a statement in Support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor P Hearnand seconded by Councillor Clark to grant the application for the reasons set out above and subject to the following conditions:

Voting:

Unanimously agreed;

whereupon it was:

Resolved:

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-

1		The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2		The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the approved drawings and statement Location Plan 1:1250 H 03 13 Site Survey BBH003/01 Rev B - Proposed Site Plan and Street Scene Elevation BBH003/02 Rev A- Proposed plans and Elevations Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to comply with Policy CS12 of the Core strategy.

3		No development shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscape works shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. These details shall include: (i) hard surfacing materials; (ii) means of enclosure; (iii) bin storage and refuse collection; (iv) soft landscape works which shall include planting plans; written specifications (including cultivation and other operations associated with plant and grass establishment); schedules of plants, noting species, plant sizes and proposed numbers/densities where appropriate; (v) trees to be retained and measures for their protection during construction works;; The approved landscape works shall be carried out prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development , to safeguard the visual character of the immediate area and to accord with Policy CS 12 of the Core Strategy.

5		All of the roof lights to the rear roof slopes hereby approved shall have a cill height of not less than 1.6m above the internal floor level of the second floor. All of the roof lights to the side roof slopes hereby approved shall have a cill height of not less than 1.2m above the internal floor level of the second floor. Reason: To safeguard the privacy of the occupiers of neighbouring dwellings. Reason: To safeguard the residential amenities of adjacent properties.

6		Prior to first occupation of the dwellings to Plots 5 & 6 the first floor windows to their side elevations shall be top hung fan light opening only and fitted with obscure glass and retained in that condition thereafter. Reason: To safeguard the residential amenities of adjacent dwellings and to accord with Policy CS 12 of the Core Strategy.

7		Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 1995 (or any Order amending or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no development falling within the following ... view the full minutes text for item 10.

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Minutes:

Councillor Ritchie declared a personal interest in this application. Councillor Ritchie was previously a member of Berkhamsted Town council Planning Committee and has previously spoken in favour of this application. On advice of N Weeks Councillor Ritchie withdrew from the meeting whilst this application was discussed.

Councillor Anthony Armytage, Berkhamsted Town Councillor spoke in objection to the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Conwayand seconded by Councillor R Sutton to grant the application.

Voting:

7 for and 2 abstentions

whereupon it was:

Resolved

That planning permission be granted, subject to the following conditions:-

1	The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall match in size, colour and texture those used on the existing building.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to comply with the requirements of Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy.

3	The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: 139 su1.01 139 pa2.01 139 pa2.02 139 pa2.03 139 pa2.04 139 pa2.05 139 pa2.06 139 pa2.07 Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

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4/00578/15/FUL - 328 HIGH STREET, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 1HT PDF 380 KB

Minutes:

Penny Ingam, applicant, spoke in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Whitman and seconded by Councillor P Hearn to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendations.

Voting:

7 for and 1 against;

whereupon it was:

Resolved:

That planning permission be granted, subject to the following conditions:-.

1	The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out fully in accordance with the materials specified by Drawing No. 271 Revision B and all the windows and doors shown by this drawing (other than the aluminum patio doors) shall be of stained timber and all rainwater gutters and downpipes shall be of black painted metal timber.

Reason: In the interests of the character and appearance of the Conservation Area to accord with Policy CS 279 of Dacorum Core Strategy .

Before the occupation of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted the access and all the blocked paved area shown on Drawing No. HSI11 272 Revision A shall be upgraded fully in accordance with the specified details on the plans hereby approved. Once carried out the upgraded paved area, bollards and exterior lighting shall all be retained and maintained at all times in accordance with the approved details.

Reason: In the interests of highway safety and crime prevention in accordance with Policies CS9, CS12, CS29 and CS32 of Dacorum Core Strategy and saved Policies 51, 54 62, 63, 113 and Appendix 8 of Dacorum Borough Local Plan.

Before the first occupation of the dwellinghouse hereby permitted the landing window in the west elevation shall be fitted with obscured glazing and shall

be permanently retained in that condition thereafter.

Reason: To safeguard the residential amenity of the existing dwellinghouse and No.330 High Street to accord with the requirements of Policy CS12 of the Dacorum Core Strategy.

a) The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Written Scheme of Investigation for archaeological Strip, Map and Record and Watching Brief submitted in support of planning application.

b) The development shall not be occupied until the site investigation and post investigation assessment has been completed in accordance with the programme set out in the Written Scheme of Investigation and the provision made for analysis, publication and dissemination of results and archive deposition has been secured.

Reason: To safeguard the site archaeology to accord with the requirements of Policy CS27 of the Dacorum Core Strategy and saved Policy 117 of Dacorum Borough Local Plan.

Notwithstanding the details specified by the submitted Sustainable Design and Construction Statement, the development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the respective requirements of criteria (h) and (j) of Policy CS 29 (Sustainable Design ... view the full minutes text for item 12.

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4/03763/14/MFA - IMAGE DEVELOPMENT, LEIGHTON BUZZARD ROAD, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD PDF 1018 KB

Minutes:

John Richards spoke in support of the application.

John Harris spoke in objection to the application.

Councillor Marshall as Ward Councillor made a statement in objection to the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Conway and seconded by Councillor Matthews to defer the application:

Voting:

Unanimously agreed

Whereupon it was:

Resolved:

The application be DEFERRED to enable further information to be provided regarding the marketing of the units, the offer price of the floorspace and the prospects of attracting retail tenants in this location. Information was also sought on the precise location of the car parking spaces for the proposed residential units

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4/00513/15/FUL - LOWER FARM END, LUTON ROAD, MARKYATE, ST. ALBANS, AL3 8PZ PDF 782 KB

Minutes:

It was proposed by Councillor Whitmanand seconded by Councillor P Hearn to grant the application for the reasons set out above.

Voting:

Unanimously agreed;

whereupon it was:

Resolved:

That planning permission be granted, subject to the following conditions:-.

1	The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) (England) Order 2015 (or any Order amending or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no development falling within the following classes of the Order shall be carried out without the prior written approval of the local planning authority:

Schedule 2 Part 1 Classes A, B and E.

Reason: To enable the local planning authority to retain control over the development in the interests of safeguarding the openness and visual amenity of the Green Belt in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (September 2013).

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the submitted CS29 Checklist and the additional sustainability information submitted in point 2 of the e-mail from the Agent dated 15/05/15.

Reason: To ensure the sustainable development of the site in accordance with the aims of Policy CS29 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (September 2013).

No development shall take place until full details of the following means of enclosure have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority:

· means of enclosure, separating the garden area from the tree belt along the north-west boundary;

· means of enclosure, separating the side and rear garden areas from the area in front of the building.

The approved landscape works shall be carried out prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to safeguard the visual character of the immediate area in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (September 2013).

No development shall take place until full details of the car parking layout and other vehicle and pedestrian access and circulation areas have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

No vehicles shall be parked in any area other than the approved designated parking area. The designated parking area shall only be used for the parking of vehicles ancillary to the approved residential use of the site.

The approved parking layout and circulation works shall be carried out prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory provision of off-street parking for the new dwelling in accordance with Policy 58 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan (1991-2011).

6	The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans: ... view the full minutes text for item 14.

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Minutes:

It was proposed by Councillor Conway and seconded by Councillor R Sutton to grant the application for the reasons set out above.

Voting:

Unanimously agreed

Whereupon it was

Resolved:

That planning permission be granted, subject to the following conditions:-

1	The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2	The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall match in colour and texture those used on the existing building. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development in accordance with Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

Proposed elevations - no reference (received 28-Apr-15),

Proposed floor plans - no reference (received 28-Apr-15).

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Article 31 Statement

Planning permission has been granted for this proposal. The Council acted pro-actively through positive engagement with the applicant during the determination process which led to improvements to the scheme. The Council has therefore acted pro-actively in line with the requirements of the Framework (paragraphs 186 and 187) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2012.

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Minutes:

Councillor Anthony Armytage, Berkhamsted Town Councillor spoke in objection to the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Matthews and seconded by Councillor Whitman to grant the application for the reasons above.

Voting:

8 for and 1 abstention

Whereupon it was

Resolved

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-

1	The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the approved drawings or such other materials as may be agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the curtilage Listed Building and to accord with adopted Core Strategy Policies CS12 and CS27.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

P-21 Site Location Map;

P-10 Rev A;

P-11 Rev A;

P-12 Rev A;

P-29.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Article 31 Statement

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Minutes:

Councillor Anthony Armytage, Berkhamsted Town Councillor spoke in objection to the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Whitman and seconded by Councillor Matthews to grant the application for the reasons above.

Voting:

8 for and 1 against

Whereupon it was:

Resolved

That planning permission be granted, subject to the following conditions:-.

1	The works for which this consent is granted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with section 18 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the curtilage Listed Building and to accord with adopted Core Strategy Policies CS12 and CS27.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

P-21 Site Location Map;

P-10 Rev A;

P-11 Rev A;

P-12 Rev A;

P-29.

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Article 31 Statement

Listed building consent has been granted for this proposal. The Council acted pro-actively through positive engagement with the applicant during the determination process which led to improvements to the scheme. The Council has therefore acted pro-actively in line with the requirements of the Framework (paragraphs 186 and 187) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2012.

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Minutes:

It was proposed by Councillor Matthews and seconded by Councillor R Sutton to grant the application for the reasons above.

Voting:

8 for and 1 abstention

Whereupon it was:

Resolved

That planning permission be granted, subject to the following conditions:-.

1	The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

The development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials and details specified on the approved drawings or such other materials as may be agreed in writing by the local planning authority.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the Listed Building and Conservation Area in accordance with Policies CS12 and 27 of the Dacorum Core Strategy September 2013 and saved Policies 119 and 120 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011.

3	The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the approved C-Plan Sustainability Statement. Reason: To ensure the sustainable development of the site in accordance with Policy CS29 and Paragraph 18.22 of the Dacorum Core Strategy September 2013.

If it has not already been removed, the existing cement render plynth shall be removed from the building before first occupation.

Schedule 2 Part 1 Class A, C, D, G, H

Part 2 Class C.

Reason: To enable the local planning authority to retain control over the development in the interests of safeguarding the character and appearance of the Listed Building and Conservation Area in accordance with Policies CS12 and 27 of the Dacorum Core Strategy September 2013 and saved Policies 119 and 120 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

9189-L-00-LP

9189-L-00-01

9189-L-00-02

9189-L-00-03B

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Article 31 Statement

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Minutes:

It was proposed by Councillor P Hearn and seconded by Councillor Whitman to grant the application.

Voting:

8 for and 1 abstention

Whereupon it was

Resolved

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:-

1	The works for which this consent is granted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this consent. Reason: To comply with section 18 of the Planning (Listed Building and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the Listed Building in accordance with Policy 27 of the Dacorum Core Strategy September 2013 and saved Policy 119 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011.

The existing cement render plinth shall be removed from the building before first occupation.

Reason: To safeguard the character and appearance of the Listed Building in accordance with Policy CS27 of the Dacorum Core Strategy September 2013 and saved Policy 119 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

9189-L-00-LP

9189-L-00-01

9189-L-00-02

9189-L-00-03B

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

Article 31 Statement

Listed Building consent has been granted for this proposal. The Council acted pro-actively through positive engagement with the applicant during the determination process which led to improvements to the scheme. The Council has therefore acted pro-actively in line with the requirements of the Framework (paragraphs 186 and 187) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2012.

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Minutes:

Councillor Anthony Armytage, Berkhamsted Town Councillor spoke in objection to the application.

Summary

It was proposed by Councillor P Hearn and seconded by Councillor R Sutton to grant the application for the reasons above

Voting:

5 for and 4 against

Whereupon it was:

Resolved

That planning permission be delegated with a view to approval subject to period and subject to the following conditions:-

1	The development hereby permitted shall be begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission. Reason: To comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

2	The materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the extension hereby permitted shall match in size, colour and texture those used on the existing building. Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to accord with Core Strategy Policy CS12.

3	There shall be no side windows inserted within the conservatory hereby permitted. Reason: In order to protect the amenities of neighbouring properties and to accord with Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy.

The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:

1:1250 site location plan, 1:500 block plan, 27226/1, existing and proposed floorplans, technical specification of shed, photographs of shed

Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.

5 Details of the replacement garage door are to be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority:

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to accord with core strategy policy CS12.

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Exclusion of the public

7. EXCLUSION OF PUBLIC

To consider passing a resolution in the following terms: That, under s.100A (4) of the Local Government Act 1972 Schedule 12A Part 1, as amended by the Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006, the public be excluded during the items in Part II of the Agenda for this meeting, because it is likely, in view of the nature of the business to be transacted, that if members of the public were present during these items there would be disclosure to them of exempt information relating to: