Agenda and minutes

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

The minutes of the meeting held on 26 November were confirmed by the Members present.

Hard-copy minutes will be signed by the Chair when restrictions are lifted

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies were received from Cllr Durrant and Cllr Hobson, Cllr Madden arrived late

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 declare their interest at the beginning of the relevant agenda item and it will be noted by the Committee Clerk for inclusion in the minutes.

Councillor Guest asked Members to remember to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary or other Interests at the beginning of the relevant planning application.

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	5pm the day before the meeting.

 

You need to inform the council in advance if you wish to speak by contacting Member Support on Tel: 01442 228209 or by email: Member.support@dacorum.gov.uk

 

The Development Management Committee will finish at 10.30pm and any unheard applications will be deferred to the next meeting.

 

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

 

(c)       any issues which are resubmitted to Committee in view of further facts or information to be considered.

 

At a meeting of the Development Management 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.

Please note: If an application is recommended for approval, only objectors can invoke public speaking and then supporters will have the right to reply. Applicants can only invoke speaking rights where the application recommended for refusal.

 

Councillor Guest advised that members of public have registered to speak at this meeting and reminded any members of the public viewing the meeting about the rules of doing so.

The report was introduced by the case officer James Gardner

 

It was proposed by councillor Beauchamp and seconded by Councillor Wyatt- Lowe that the application be delegated with a view to approval

 

Vote:

 

For:        9        against:           0          Abstained:       1

 

Resolved:  DELEGATED WITH A VIEW TO APPROVAL

 

1.         The development hereby permitted shall begin 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 carried out in accordance with the following approved plans/documents:

           

            2392_PL_010_C - Proposed Site Plan   

            2392_PL_011_C - Proposed Landscape Site Plan

           

            2392_PL_040_B - Proposed Site Section A-A 

            2392_PL_041_A - Proposed Site Section B-B   

           

            2392_PL_100_B - Block A: Proposed Ground Floor    

            2392_PL_101_B - Block A: Proposed First Floor    

            2392_PL_102_B - Block A: Proposed Second Floor 

            2392_PL_103_B - Block A: Proposed Third Floor

            2392_PL_104_B - Block A: Proposed Fourth Floor

            2392_PL_105_B - Block A: Proposed Roof Plan

             

            2392_PL_110_C - Block B: Proposed Ground Floor

            2392_PL_111_B - Block B: Proposed First Floor

            2392_PL_112_B - Block B: Proposed Second Floor

            2392_PL_113_B - Block B: Proposed Third Floor

            2392_PL_114_B - Block B: Proposed Fourth Floor

            2392_PL_115_B - Block B: Proposed Roof Plan

           

            2392_PL_120_B - Block C: Proposed Ground Floor

            2392_PL_121_B - Block C: Proposed First Floor

            2392_PL_122_B - Block C: Proposed Second Floor

            2392_PL_123_B - Block C: Proposed Third Floor

            2392_PL_124_B - Block C: Proposed Fourth Floor

            2392_PL_125_B - Block C: Proposed Roof Plan

           

            2392_PL_300_B - Building A: Bin Store

            2392_PL_301_B - Building B: Bin Store

            2392_PL_302_B - Building C: Bin Store

            2392_PL_303_B - Substation

           

            2392_PL_400_B - Block A: Proposed Elevation 01

            2392_PL_401_B - Block A: Proposed Elevation 02

            2392_PL_402_B - Block A: Proposed Elevation 03

            2392_PL_403_B - Block A: Proposed Elevation 04

           

            2392_PL_410_B - Block B: Proposed Elevation 01

            2392_PL_411_B - Block B: Proposed Elevation 02

            2392_PL_412_B - Block B: Proposed Elevation 03

            2392_PL_413_B - Block B: Proposed Elevation 04

           

            2392_PL_420_B - Block C: Proposed Elevation 01

            2392_PL_421_B - Block C: Proposed Elevation 02

            2392_PL_422_B - Block C: Proposed Elevation 03

            2392_PL_423_B - Block C: Proposed Elevation 04

           

            2392_PL_500_B - Block A: Proposed Section A-A

            2392_PL_501_B - Block A: Proposed Section B-B

           

            2392_PL_510_B - Block B: Proposed Section A-A

            2392_PL_511_B - Block B: Proposed Section B-B

           

            2392_PL_520_B - Block C: Proposed Section A-A

            2392_PL_521_B - Block C: Proposed Section B-B

           

            2392_PL_600_B - Proposed Bay Section A & B

           

            D8138.101 - Hardworks Plan (Sheet 1) Rev. A

            D8138.102 - Hardworks Plan (Sheet 2) Rev. A

            D8138.200 - Planting Schedule Rev. B

            D8138.201 - Softworks Plan (Sheet 1) Rev. B

            D8138.202 - Softworks Plan (Sheet 2) Rev. B

            D8138.401 - Tree Pit Details

            D8138.411 - Furniture & Boundary Details

            D8138.412 - Play Details

            D8138.413 - Habitat Features

           

            19145 d3 Rev. B - Construction Traffic Management Plan

            5012029-RDG-XX-XX-DOC-C-0520 - Foul and Surface Water Drainage Strategy

            EBD0987 - Badger Survey

           

            Reason:  For the avoidance of doubt and  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5a

The report was introduced by the case officer James Gardner

 

It was proposed by Councillor Wyatt-Lowe and seconded by Councillor Sutton that the application be Granted

 

Vote:

 

For:        9        against:           0          Abstained:       1

 

Resolved:  GRANTED

 

1.         The development hereby permitted shall begin 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 carried out in accordance with the following approved plans/documents:

           

            C4T5/FOU/FLA2-P02     Rev. C

            C4T5/FOU/FLA2-P04     Rev. G

           

            C4T5/FOU/FLA4 - S03/1     Rev. N

           

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

 

 3.        Prior to the first occupation of the development hereby permitted the proposed access, on-site car parking and turning area shall be laid out, demarcated, surfaced and drained in accordance with the approved plan and retained thereafter available for that specific use.

           

            Reason: To ensure construction of a satisfactory development and in the interests of highway safety in accordance with Policy 57 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan.

 

 4.        No development shall commence until a Construction Management Plan has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Thereafter the construction of the development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved Plan.

           

            The Construction Management Plan shall include details of:

           

            a. Construction vehicle numbers, type,

            b. Access arrangements to the site;

            c. Construction and storage compounds (including areas designated for car parking, loading / unloading and turning areas);

            d. Siting and details of wheel washing facilities;

            e. Timing of construction activities (including delivery times and removal of waste) and to avoid school pick up/drop off times;

            f. where works cannot be contained wholly within the site a plan should be submitted showing the site layout on the highway including extent of hoarding, pedestrian routes and remaining road width for vehicle movements.

           

            Reason: In order to protect highway safety and the amenity of other users of the public highway and rights of way in accordance with Policy CS8 of the Dacorum Core Strategy (2013).

 

 5.        No development shall take place until full details of the layout and siting of Electric Vehicle Charging Points and any associated infrastructure have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.

           

            The development shall not be occupied until these measures have been provided and these measures shall thereafter be retained fully in accordance with the approved details.

           

            Reason:  To enable future occupiers to charge low emission vehicles in a safe and accessible way in accordance with Policy CS8 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013), the Dacorum Borough Council Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document, and Paragraph 110 (e) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019).

 

 6.        No demolition/development shall take place/commence until a Written Scheme of Investigation has been submitted to and approved by the local planning authority  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5b

The report was introduced by the case officer Robert Freeman

 

There was no proposer or seconder for the application be delegated for approval so it was moved to an alternative motion to refuse.

 

It was proposed by councillor Utley and seconded by Councillor McDowell that the application be refused

 

Vote:

 

For:      5          against: 3                    Abstained: 1   

 

Resolved:  REFUSED

 

The proposed development, by reason of its scale and siting would result in significant harm to the character and appearance of the countryside contrary to Policies CS1, CS2, CS7, CS10 and CS20 of the Core Strategy. Although the Council is not currently able to demonstrate a five year housing land supply, the Council are not satisfied that the benefits of allowing development would clearly outweigh the harm to appearance of the countryside under paragraph 11 of the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) given that there would be a clear conflict with the requirements under paragraphs 71, 77 and 78 of the NPPF and given a lack of associated infrastructure within the village of Wilstone

 

The report was introduced by the case officer Martin Stickley

 

It was proposed by Councillor Wyatt-Lowe and seconded by Councillor Beauchamp that the application be Granted

 

Vote:

 

For:      9          against:           0          Abstained:       1

 

Resolved:  GRANTED

 

1.         The development hereby permitted shall be begun before 13/09/2021.

                       

            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 carried out in accordance with the following approved plans/documents:

           

            17/119/101D - Proposed Block Plan

            17/119/102D - Proposed Block Plan, Street Scene and Location Plan

            17/119/103 - Proposed Block Plan - First Floor Plot 2

            17/118/1G - Proposed Plans, Elevations and Sections  (application reference: 19/02793/ROC)

            17/119/1G - Proposed Plans, Elevations and Sections (application reference: 19/02793/ROC)

            Arboricultural Report (application reference: 4/01684/18/FUL)

            DS31101501.03-A - Tree Protection Plan dated 19.05.2020

            Site Management Plan dated 06.04.2020

            CS29 Checklist (application reference: 4/01684/18/FUL)

            Hard and Soft Landscape Scheme

           

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

 

 3.        The approved hard and soft landscaping details (Hard and Soft Landscape Scheme received 05/06/2020) 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 are in accordance with Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy.

 

 4.        The windows at first floor level in the easternmost elevations of both of the dwellings hereby approved shall be non-opening below 1.7m from floor level and shall be permanently fitted with obscured glass.

                       

            Reason:  In the interests of the amenity of adjoining residents in accordance with Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy.

 

 5.        Prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved, details of the proposed domestic sprinkler system will be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

           

            Reason: To ensure that sufficient strategic infrastructure is provided to support the development in accordance with Policy CS35 of the Core Strategy.

 

 6.        The development hereby approved shall not be occupied until details of servicing and refuse collection have been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.

                       

            Reason: To ensure that servicing and refuse vehicles can safely access / egress the site in accordance with Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy.

7.         Repair and Maintenance of Driveway has been added as requested by members and agreed by the applicant. The wording is as follows:

The access road named 'The Oaks' identified on Drawing 17.119.101 (Revision D) shall be repaired post-construction and maintained (subject to normal wear and tear) by the Applicant in accordance with the revised Site Management Plan for a period of five years from first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved. The Local Planning Authority shall be notified, in writing, on the first day of occupation.

 

Reason: To ensure that adequate access is maintained in accordance with Policy CS12 of the  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5d

The report was introduced by the case officer Martin Stickley

 

Councillor Guest declared a personal interest as she had worked on the parking scheme in Hasedines Road at a residents request, she comes to this with an open mind.

 

It was proposed by councillor Riddick and seconded by Councillor Woolner that the application be Granted

 

Vote:

 

For:       9         against:           0          Abstained:       2

 

Resolved:  GRANTED

 

1.                 The development hereby permitted shall begin 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 application form.

           

            Reason:  To make sure that the appearance of the building is suitable and that it contributes to the character of the area in accordance with Policies CS11 and CS12 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013).

 

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

           

            Site Location Plan

            DBC/018/009 B

           

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

 

Informatives:

 

 1.        Planning permission has been granted for this proposal. Discussion with the applicant to seek an acceptable solution was not necessary in this instance. The Council has therefore acted pro-actively in line with the requirements of the Framework (paragraph 38) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.

 

APPENDIX A: CONSULTEE RESPONSES

 

Consultee

Comments

Hertfordshire Highways (HCC)

The application comprises of the construction of 12 car parking bays on amenity land at Hasedines Road, Hemel Hempstead, which is designated as an unclassified local access road. The proposed parking area is located on an amenity grassed area between the highway carriageway in front and highway foopath behind and is not on land which is considered to be part of the highway.                      Further comments                  Apologies that is a mistake from my end. I meant 3m wide parking bays rather than the normal 2.4m wide parking bays (not 5m wide).                    There would not be any objections from a 3m wide parking bays along this stretch.                 If you need any further comments please do not hesitate to contact me.                        VEHICLE ACCESS & PARKING:                  The general location the car parking spaces (as shown on submitted drawing number DBC/018/119) is considered to be acceptable by HCC as Highway Authority. Nevertheless it is recommended that the proposed car parking spaces are widened to at least 5m. This is due to the adjacent carriageway on Hasedines Road being approximately 5.3m wide (less than the normally recommended 6m required for easy and safe movement of a car into and out of a standard car parking space with a width of 4.8m). Please refer to Manual for Streets, Section 8.3.51 and 8.3.52 for further details in relation to this.                      Vehicles would have to either  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5e

The report was introduced by the case officer Jane Miller

 

It was clarified that this is before the committee as Mrs Symington is an elected member of Council, she is not a current member of the Development Management Committee

 

It was proposed by Councillor Wyatt-Lowe and seconded by Councillor Maddern that the application be Granted

 

Vote:

 

For:      10        against:           0          Abstained:       1

 

Resolved:  GRANTED

 

1.         The development hereby permitted shall begin 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 application form and approved plans.

           

            Reason:  To make sure that the appearance of the building is suitable and that it contributes to the character of the area in accordance with Policies CS11 and CS12 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013).

 

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

           

            site location plan received 26.11.2020

            block plan received 26.11.2020

            20/1054/1 existing ground floor

            20/1054/2 existing first floor

            20/1054/9 existing roof plan

            20/1054/3 existing east and west elevation

            20/1054/4 existing north and south elevation

            20/1054/5 proposed ground floor plan received 01.12.2020

            20/1054/6 proposed first floor plan received 01.12.2020

            20/1054/7 proposed east and west elevations received 01.12.2020

            20/1054/8 prpposed north and south elevation received 01.12.2020

           

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

 

 

 

Informatives:

 

 

 1.        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 (paragraph 38) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.

 

APPENDIX A: CONSULTEE RESPONSES

 

Consultee

Comments

Environmental And Community Protection (DBC)

Having reviewed the documentation submitted with the above planning application and having considered the information held the by ECP team I have the   following advice and recommendations in relation to land contamination.    The development, if permitted, will not result in a change of land use and there is no former land use on or immediately adjacent to the application site that would be expected to result in ground contamination. However, the application includes the relocation of an oil tank.    As such, it is considered that the following contaminated land informative shall be sufficient, if planning permission is to be granted. This highlights the potential for unexpected contamination arising from the oil tank and associated pipework to be encountered and if present for it to be dealt with in an appropriate way.              Informative      Should any ground contamination be encountered during the relocation of the oil tank and associated pipework, works shall be temporarily suspended, unless otherwise agreed in writing by  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5f

The report was introduced by the case officer Jane Miller

 

It was proposed by councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Beauchamp that the application be Granted

 

Vote:

 

For:       10       against:           0          Abstained:       1

 

Resolved:  GRANTED

 

1.         The works hereby permitted shall begin 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, as amended by Section 51 (4) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.

 

 2.        The works hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the application form and approved plans.

           

            Reason: To ensure that the character or appearance of the designated heritage asset is preserved or enhanced in accordance with Policy CS27 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013) and Section 16 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019).

 

 3.        The works hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans/documents:

           

            site location plan received 26.11.2020

            block plan received 26.11.2020

            20/1054/1 existing ground floor

            20/1054/2 existing first floor

            20/1054/9 existing roof plan

            20/1054/3 existing east and west elevation

            20/1054/4 existing north and south elevation

            20/1054/5 proposed ground floor plan received 01.12.2020

            20/1054/6 proposed first floor plan received 01.12.2020

            20/1054/7 proposed east and west elevations received 01.12.2020

            20/1054/8 prpposed north and south elevation received 01.12.2020

           

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

 

 

 

Informatives:

 

 

 1.        Listed building consent has been granted for this proposal. The Council acted pro-actively through early engagement with the applicant at the pre-application stage which lead to improvements to the scheme. The Council has therefore acted pro-actively in line with the requirements of the Framework (paragraph 38) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.

 

APPENDIX A: CONSULTEE RESPONSES

 

Consultee	Comments
Historic England	Thank you for your letter of 02 October 2020 regarding the above application for listed building consent. On the basis of the information available to date, in our view you do not need to notify or consult us on this application under the relevant statutory provisions, details of which are enclosed.              If you consider that this application does fall within one of the relevant categories, or you have other reasons for seeking our advice, please contact us to discuss your request.
Parish/Town Council	No objection
Conservation & Design (DBC)	03.12.2020      'that confirming our meeting, we agreed that, given the fact it could not be moved back from the front elevation satisfactorily, the rebuilding of the bootroom was acceptable, with the configuration of the altered roof as shown with twin gables.   With the proposed rooflight to the main range now omitted from the application, this removes one of the original objections.  On another matter, it was noted that the newly rebuilt gables to the east elevation had not been finished as shown on the approved drawings, and that this would form a separate application to regularise the changes'.             20.10.2020      This is a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5g

The report was introduced by the case officer Jane Miller

 

It was proposed by Councillor Wyatt-Lowe and seconded by Councillor Beauchamp that the application be Granted

 

Vote:

 

For:  10                        against:           0          Abstained:       1

 

Resolved:  GRANTED

 

1.         The development hereby permitted shall begin 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.        Prior to first use of the development hereby permitted, parking spaces and the vehicular accesses shall be provided and thereafter retained at the position shown on the approved plan drawing number 04H. Prior to the first use of the development hereby permitted arrangement shall be made for surface water to be intercepted and disposed of separately so that it does not discharge onto the highway carriageway.

           

            Reason: To ensure satisfactory parking, access into the site and avoid the carriage of extraneous material or surface water onto the highway , in accordance  Policy CS8 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013), Policy 5 of Hertfordshire's Local Transport Plan (2018), the National Planning Policy Framework (2019),  and  the Car Parking Standards SPD (November 2020)

                       

 

3.         Notwithstanding the submitted plans, full details of the layout and siting of  proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Points and any associated infrastructure for the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority and thereafter implemented prior to first occupation in accordance with the agreed details.

 

Reason: to enable future occupiers to charge low emission vehicles in a safe and accessible way in accordance with Poicy CS8 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013), the Dacorum Borough Council Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document (November 2020), and Paragraph 110 (e) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019).  The SPD identifies three accessibility zones and varies the parking requirement accordingly.  The application site is located within Zone 3 wherein a three bedroom dwellings are expected to provide 1.8 spaces per dwelling where the spaces are unallocated, and 2.25 spaces where allocated.  The plans shows allocated spaces hence 2.25 spaces.

 

           

 

 4.        No construction of the superstructure shall take place until full details of both hard and soft landscape works has been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  These details shall include:

           

            o          all external hard surfaces within the site;

            o          other surfacing materials;

            o          means of enclosure;

            o          soft landscape works including a planting scheme with the number, size, species and position of trees, plants and shrubs;

            o          minor artefacts and structures (e.g. furniture, play equipment, signs, refuse or other storage units, etc.); and

            o          trees to be retained and measures for their protection during construction works

o   cycle storage

           

            The planting must be carried out within one planting season of completing the development.

           

            Any tree or shrub which forms part of the approved landscaping scheme which within a period of 2 years  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5h

The report was introduced by the case officer Natasha Vernal

 

It was proposed by Councillor Wyatt-Lowe and seconded by Councillor Riddick that the application be Granted

 

Vote:

 

For:        10      against:           0          Abstained:       1

 

Resolved:  GRANTED

 

Condition(s) and Reason(s):

 

1.        The development hereby permitted shall begin 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 carried out in accordance with the following approved plans/documents:

           

            - 105.2 A

            - 105.3 A

           

            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 application form.

           

            Reason:  To make sure that the appearance of the building is suitable and that it contributes to the character of the area in accordance with Policies CS11 and CS12 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013).

 

4.        The flank windows at first floor level in the southern elevation of the extension hereby permitted shall be non-opening below 1.7m and permanently fitted with obscured glass unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority.

           

            Reason: In the interests of the residential amenities of the occupants of the adjacent dwellings in accordance with Policy CS12 (c) of the Dacorum Borough Council Core Strategy (2013) and Paragraph 127 (f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019).

Informatives:

 

 1.        Planning permission has been granted for this proposal. Discussion with the applicant to seek an acceptable solution was not necessary in this instance. The Council has therefore acted pro-actively in line with the requirements of the Framework (paragraph 38) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.

 

APPENDIX A: CONSULTEE RESPONSES

 

Consultee	Comments
Parish/Town Council	Objection                     The Committee's objection had not altered from when the application was last considered in October 2020, which is that it proposes a significant overdevelopment of the site. They also noted objections from neighbouring residents on the portal.                         CS12
Archaeology Unit (HCC)	Please note that we have no comments to make on the above application.
Parish/Town Council	Objection                     The application proposes a significant overdevelopment of the site.                         CS12

 

APPENDIX B: NEIGHBOUR RESPONSES

 

Number of Neighbour Comments

 

Neighbour Consultations	Contributors	Neutral	Objections	Support
8	4	0	4	0

 

Neighbour Responses

 

Address	Comments
1 Mortain Drive           Berkhamsted  Hertfordshire   HP4 1JZ	Objection to AMENDED plans:          1. As my property is already several feet below the ground level of no.3 the additional height of a two storey building and loft extension will be overbearing. This is definitely an over development. It is too high, too close to my property and a visual intrusion.   2. My hedges on the boundary will be affected and  3. The side window intrudes on privacy.
1 Mortain Drive           Berkhamsted  Hertfordshire   HP4 1JZ	I am objecting  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5i