Agenda and minutes

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

The minutes of the meeting held on 2 September were confirmed by the Members present.

Hard-copy minutes were signed by the Chair

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies were received from Cllr Woolner (Substitute Cllr Stevens)

Apologies received from Cllr McDowell (Substitute Cllr Tindall)

Apologies were received from Cllr Maddern

Apologies were received from Cllr Uttley

Apologies were received from Cllr Williams

Cllr Oguchi arrived at 19:57

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.

Cllr Douris declared a personal interest in items 5c and 5d however he was coming to these items with an open mind and took part in the debate and voting.

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

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 running order of items was changed to allow for speakers and items deferred from the previous meeting to be heard first

The report was introduced by the case officer James Gardner

It was proposed by Councillor Wyatt-Lowe and seconded by Councillor Tindall     that it be Delegated with a view to approval

Vote:

For: 8             against:  0                 Abstained: 0

Resolved; Delegated with a view to approval

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:

            100     Rev. 03     Proposed Site Plan

            101     Rev. 03     Proposed Site Plan - Northern Quarter

            102     Rev.          Proposed Site Plan - Southern Quarter

            103     Rev. 02     Entrance Building - Proposed Block Plan

110     Rev.          Proposed Car Parking Area

            205     Rev. 03     Entrance Building - Proposed View Plan

            206     Rev. 03     Entrance Building - Proposed Front & Rear Elevations

            207     Rev. 03     Entrance Building - Proposed Side Elevations

            PL-200     Studio Buildings S-I & S-II, Proposed Plan

            PL-201     Studio Building S-III, Proposed Plan

            PL-300     Studio Buildings S-I & S-II, Proposed North-East & South West Elevations

            PL-301     Studio Buildings S-I & S-II, Proposed N-W & S-E Elevations

            PL-302     Studio Building S-III, Proposed N-E & S-W Elevations

            PL-303     Studio Building S-III, Proposed N-W & S-E Elevations

            PL-400     Studio Buildings S-I & S-II, Proposed Section A-A

            PL-401     Studio Building S-III, Proposed Section A-A

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

 3.       The development hereby approved shall be carried out in accordance with the Construction Management Plan dated 23^rd August 2021.

            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 55 of the Dacorum Local Plan (2004) and Policy CS12 of the Dacorum Core Strategy (2013).

 4.       No development (other than that associated with Studio I) shall commence until full details have been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority to show an appropriate level of active and passive electric vehicle charging provision, and a timeline for their installation. The electric vehicle charging provision shall be installed in accordance with the approved particulars.

            Reason: To ensure that adequate provision is made for the charging of electric vehicles in accordance with Policies CS8, CS12 and CS29 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013) and the Car Parking Standards Supplementary Planning Document (2020).

 5.       The parking areas shown on drawing no 110 shall be provided within a period of 6 months from the date that planning permission is granted and thereafter permanently retained. No parking in connection with the film uses hereby approved shall take place outside of the defined parking areas.

            Reason:  To ensure that an appropriate level of parking is provided, in accordance with Policies CS8 and CS12 of the Dacorum Core Strategy (2013).

 6.       Construction and strike (dismantling) phases for a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5a

The report was introduced by the case officer James Gardner, who stated that Paragraph 9.43 of the DMC report incorrectly refers to the application site being located to the north-east of no. 47 when it is, in fact, no. 47 which is located to the north-east of the application site.

It was proposed by Councillor Beauchamp and seconded by Councillor Durrant    that it be Granted

Vote:

For:     7         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:

            PL03     Rev. A     Proposed Site Plan

            PL04     Rev. A     Street Scenes 1

            PL05     Rev. A     Street Scenes 2

            PL07     Rev. A     Plots 1 and 2 Proposed Floor Plans

            PL08     Rev. A     Plots 1 and 2 Proposed Elevations

            PL09     Rev. A     Plots 3 and 4 Proposed Floor Plans

            PL10     Rev. A     Plots 3 and 4 Proposed Floor Plans

            PL11     Plots 5 and 6 Proposed Floor Plans

            PL12     Plots 5 and 6 Proposed Elevations

            PL13     Plots 7 and 8 Proposed Floor Plans

            PL14     Plots 7 and 8 Proposed Elevations

            PL15     Proposed Site Plan Relationship with Simon Dean

            Arboricultural Impact Assessment     Dated February 2021

            Arboricultural Method Statement     Dated: February 2021

            TPP/4546CRBH/010 A     Tree Protection Plan

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

 3.       No development (excluding demolition/ground investigations) shall take place until details of the materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the dwellings hereby permitted have been and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details. 

            Reason:  To ensure satisfactory appearance to the development and to safeguard the visual character of the area in accordance with Policies CS11 and CS12 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013).

INFORMATIVE: Please do not send materials to the Council offices.

 4.       No development above slab level 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:

·        all external hard surfaces within the site;

·        other surfacing materials;

·        means of enclosure;

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

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

            The hard landscape works shall be carried out in accordance with the approved particulars prior to first occupation of the dwellings hereby approved.

            The approved soft landscaping shall be planted within one planting season of completing the development.

            Any tree or shrub which forms part of the approved landscaping scheme  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5b

Cllr Douris declared a personal interest and came with an open mind

The report was introduced by the case officer Phil Stanley on behalf of Colin Lecart

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

Vote:

For:  6   against: 0               Abstained: 2

Resolved:  Granted

Condition(s) and Reason(s):

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

            Greenhouse side elevation

            Greenhouse plan

            Greenhouse dimensions (north/south end)

            Barn: exterior drawings

            Interior layout: barn

            Interior side end elevation drawings

            Proposed site plan (Flamstead Plan 1:500)

            Proposed planting plan

            Proposed hard surface, pipes and cable plan

            K-TT376/01/R0

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

 2.       Within six months of the date of this permission, a Refuse Management Plan , shall be submitted to and approved writing by the Local Planning Authority. The Refuse Management Plan shall include the area in which refuse shall be stored and details of the refuse storage facilities. Thereafter, refuse storage facilities shall only be placed within the approved refuse storage area.

            Reason: To protect the openess of the Green Belt in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Core Strategy (2013).

 3.       Within six months of the date of this permission, a Footpath Protection Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority. Following approval, the works shall be carried out in accordance with the plans, and shall thereafter be maintained.

            Reason: To ensure that the public footpath network is adequately protected during and after construction in accordance with Saved Policy 79 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan.

 4.       No operations shall be carried out at the site outside the hours of 09:00 and 17:00 Monday to Friday.

            Reason:  To ensure that the operation is consistent with the application details and planning assessment and in the interests of the amenity of adjoining residents in accordance with Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy.

 5.       A visibility splay shall be provided in full accordance with the details indicated on the approved plan no K-TT376/01/R0. The splay shall thereafter be maintained at all times free from any obstruction between 600mm and 2m above the level of the adjacent highway carriageway. 

            Reason:  In the interests of highway safety in accordance with Saved Policy 51 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan and Policies CS8 and CS12 of the Core Strategy.

 6.       Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (As Amended) (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 2, Class A

             Schedule 2, Part 6, Class B

            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  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5c

Cllr Douris declared am interest however he came with an open mind

The report was introduced by the case officer Heather Edey

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

Vote:

For:  7   against:      0         Abstained: 2

Resolved: 

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 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.       Prior to first occupation of the development hereby approved, full details of both hard and soft landscape works will be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  These details shall include:

            - all external hard surfaces within the site;

            - other surfacing materials;

            - means of enclosure;

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

            - waste storage/collection arrangements

            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 from planting fails to become established, becomes seriously damaged or diseased, dies or for any reason is removed shall be replaced in the next planting season by a tree or shrub of a similar species, size and maturity.

            Reason:  To improve the appearance of the development and its contribution to biodiversity and the local environment, as required by saved Policy 99 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan (2004) and Policy CS12 (e) of the Dacorum Borough Council Core Strategy (2013).

 4.       (a) No development approved by this permission shall be commenced prior to the submission to, and agreement of the Local Planning Authority of a written preliminary environmental risk assessment (Phase I) report containing a Conceptual Site Model that indicates sources, pathways and receptors. It should identify the current and past land uses of this site (and adjacent sites) with view to determining the presence of contamination likely to be harmful to human health and the built and natural environment.         

            (b) If the Local Planning Authority is of the opinion that the report which discharges condition (a), above, indicates a reasonable likelihood of harmful contamination then no development approved by this permission shall be commenced until a Site Investigation (Phase II environmental risk assessment) report has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority which includes:

            (i) A full identification of the location  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5d

Cllr Stevens declared a personal interest and abstained from the debate and vote.

The report was introduced by the case officer James Gardner

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

Vote:

For:   6           against:  0                 Abstained: 1

Resolved: 

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:

PL 100 (Rev. 03)     Proposed Site Plan

PL 200 (Rev. 00)     Proposed GF Plan

PL 201 (Rev. 00)     Proposed FF Plan

PL 202 (Rev. 00)     Proposed Loft Plan

PL 300 (Rev. 00)     Proposed Elevations

PL 301 (Rev. 00)     Proposed Elevations

PL 302 (Rev. 00)     Proposed Streetscene

PL 304 (Rev. 00)     Existing and Proposed Trees

Tree Planting Appraisal (prepared by GHA Trees Arboricultural Consultancy) dated 7th June 2021

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

 3.       Notwithstanding the details shown on drawing no. PL 100 (Rev. 03), no construction above slab level shall take place until full details of hard 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;

            The approved hard landscape works shall be fully implemented prior to first occupation of the dwelling hereby approved.

            Reason: To ensure satisfactory appearance to the development and to safeguard the visual character and historic integrity of the area in accordance with Policies CS11, CS12 and CS27 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013) and Policy 120 of the Dacorum Local

            Plan (2004).

 4.       (a)       No development approved by this permission shall be commenced prior to the submission to, and agreement of the Local Planning Authority of a written preliminary environmental risk assessment (Phase I) report containing a Conceptual Site Model that indicates sources, pathways and receptors. It should identify the current and past land uses of this site (and adjacent sites) with view to determining the presence of contamination likely to be harmful to human health and the built and natural environment.

            (b)       If the Local Planning Authority is of the opinion that the report which discharges condition (a), above, indicates a reasonable likelihood of harmful contamination then no development approved by this permission shall be commenced until a Site Investigation (Phase II environmental risk assessment) report has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority which includes:

            (i)        A full identification of the location and concentration of all pollutants on this site and the presence of relevant receptors, and;

            (ii)       The results from the application of an appropriate risk assessment methodology.

            (c)       No development approved  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5e

The report was introduced by the case officer Briony Curtain on behalf of Melissa Martin who no longer works for Dacorum Borough Council

Cllr Hollinghurst declared a person interest however was coming with an open mind and took part in the debate and vote.

It was proposed by Councillor Durrant and seconded by Councillor Douris that the application be Granted

Vote:

For:  7            against:  0                 Abstained: 2

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 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:

            Existing and Proposed Elevations uploaded 16th June 2021

            Existing and Proposed Floor Plans uploaded 16th June 2021

            Proposed Outbuilding Plans uploaded 16th June 2021

            Proposed Block Plan uploaded 25th May 2021

            Location Plan

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

 4.       The outbuilding hereby permitted shall not be occupied at any time other than for purposes ancillary to the residential use of the dwelling known as 2 Chesham Road and shall not be independently occupied.

            Reason: To ensure that the use of the outbuilding remains incidental and does not intensify the use of the site, since this would be out of character and contrary to the provision of Policies CS11 and CS12 of the Core Strategy (2013).

 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.

The report was introduced by the case officer James Gardner

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

Vote:

For:  8            against:  0                 Abstained: 1

Resolved:  Granted

Condition(s) and Reason(s):

 1.       This consent is granted for a period of five years commencing on the date of this notice.

Reason:  To comply with Regulation 14(7) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007.

 2.       (a)  Any advertisement displayed, and any site used for the display of advertisement, shall be maintained in a condition that does not impair the visual amenity of the site.

(b)  Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a condition that does not endanger the public.

(c)  Where an advertisement is required under these Regulations to be removed, the site shall be left in a condition that does not endanger the public or impair visual amenity.

(d)  No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission.

(e)  No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to: (i) endanger persons using any highway, railway, waterway, dock, harbour or aerodrome (civil or military); (ii) obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air; or (iii) hinder the operation of any device used for the purpose of security or surveillance or for measuring the speed of any vehicle.

Reason:  To comply with Regulation 14(7) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007;  coupled with the requirements of Policy CS12 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013) and Paragraph 132 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019).

 3.       Within one month of the date of approval the timber posts supporting Sign B shall be painted black / dark brown.

Reason: To ensure a satisfactory appearance in accordance with Policies CS11 and CS12 of the Dacorum Core Strategy (2013) and Policy 112 of the Dacorum Local Plan (2004).

 4.       Within one month of the date of approval, the sign referred to as Sign C shall cease to be displayed.

Reason: In the interests of the visual amenity of the area in accordance with Policies CS11 and CS12 of the Dacorum Core Strategy (2013) and Policy 112 of the Dacorum Local Plan (2004).

The report was introduced by the case officer Briony Curtain on behalf of Jane Miller

It was proposed by Councillor Douris and seconded by Councillor Durrant that the application be Granted

Vote:

For:    8          against:  0                 Abstained: 1

Resolved:  Granted

Condition(s) and Reason(s):

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

20-1054/7 A proposed east and west elevations

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

Informatives:

Listed Building Consent 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.

The report was introduced by the case officer Briony Curtain on behalf of Elspeth Palmer

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

Vote:

For: 5             against: 1                  Abstained: 3

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 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.       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 Class E.

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

4.        The development hereby permitted shall be in accordance with the approved site plan and landscaping details submitted with the application.

Any tree or shrub shown on the approved site plan which within a period of five years from the date of this approval fails to become established, becomes seriously damaged or diseased, dies or for any reason is removed shall be replaced in the next planting season by a tree or shrub of a species, size and maturity to be approved by the local planning authority.

Reason:  To ensure a satisfactory appearance to the development and to safeguard the visual character of the immediate area in accordance with saved Policies 99 and 100 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011 and Policies CS12 and 13 of the Dacorum Core Strategy September 2013.

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

            Site location plan

            Proposed block plan

            Proposed site plan

            Proposed elevations

            Kappion Ultimate Carport Europort Overview - a schematic page showing general appearance including materials

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

Philip Stanley went through the report with the members and was happy to take questions.

The recommendation was to remove the Article 4 direction

It was proposed by Councillor Tindall and seconded by Councillor Stevens that the application be Granted     

Vote:

For:  8            against:  0                 Abstained: 1

Resolved:  Granted