Agenda and draft minutes

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

The minutes of the meeting held on 17^th November 2022 were confirmed by the Members present.

Hard-copy minutes were signed by the Chair

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies received from Councillor Williams, Councillor Riddick and Councillor Hollinghurst. Councillor Williams was substituted by Councillor Anderson and Councillor Hollinghurst was substituted by Councillor Foster.

Cllr Maddern gave apologies as she will be attending late. Cllr Maddern arrived at 19:34 and was not therefore able to participate or vote in either Item 5a or 5b.

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.

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.

5a. 22/02747/FHA

Proposed half width first floor rear extension above existing ground floor back addition

33 Cowper Road, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PP

Cllr Douris declared that he is a County Councillor for the area and is coming to the meeting with an open mind and has taken no part in any conversation regarding this item.

The Case Officer, Jane Miller introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the Committee due to contrary views of Markyate Parish Council

The Chair informed the committee that there would be no speakers on item 5a as the objecting speaker sends her apologies at short notice. Councillor Guest sent her well wishes and wished her a speedy recovery.

Cllr Douris asked for an informative to be added to the application relating to the storage of construction equipment and materials outside of the application site. This was agreed.

It was proposed by Councillor Anderson and seconded by Councillor McDowell toGRANT the application in line with officers recommendations.

Vote:

For: 7               Against: 0                    Abstained: 2

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions. 

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 materials to be used in the construction of the external surfaces of the development hereby permitted shall match the existing building in terms of size, colour and texture.

            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

            1195-120 rev D proposed site roof plan

            1195-121 rev E proposed plan and rear elevation

            1195-122 proposed sectional side elevations

            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.

2. No plant, machinery or construction materials shall be deposited or located to obstruct access to and use of the amenity verge without the prior written approval of the landowner.

5b. 21/04093/FUL

Construction of a single detached dwelling with detached garages and associated works

The Grange, 8 High Street, Markyate, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL3 8PD

Cllr Douris declared that he is a County Councillor for the area and is coming to the meeting with an open mind and has taken no part in any conversation regarding this item.

The Case Officer, Heather Edey introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the Committee due to contrary views of the Parish Council.

Councillor Maddern arrived at 19:35 half way through the presentation so took no part in voting.

It was proposed by Councillor Anderson and seconded by Councillor Beauchampto DELEGATED with a view to APPROVAL.

Vote:

For:      8          Against: 0                    Abstained: 1

Resolved: That planning permission be DELEGATED with a view to APPROVAL.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission be DELEGATED with a view to APPROVAL subject to appropriate assessment in accordance with article 6(3) of the Habitats Directive and securing a mitigation package to avoid any further significant effects on the Chilterns Beechwood Special Area of Conservation (SAC) through financial contributions secured by legal agreement.

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.        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 development hereby permitted have been submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority.  Development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved details.  Please do not send materials to the Council offices.  Materials should be kept on site and arrangements made with the Planning Officer for inspection.

            Reason:  To preserve or enhance the character and appearance of the designated heritage asset in accordance with the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 and Policy CS27 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013).

 3.        The windows at first floor level in the side elevation of the dwelling hereby permitted, (shown as L-03 04 on the submitted elevation plan),  shall be non-opening and permanently fitted with obscured glass to a minimum of privacy level three 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 130 (f) of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).

 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:

            - hard surfacing materials;

            - location, height and materials of boundary  ...  view the full minutes text for item 4b

5c.

22/00882/FHA

Demolition of garage, side extension and loft conversion.

Greymantle, Hempstead Road, Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP3 0HF

The Chair advised the committee that planning application 5c had been removed from the agenda following the withdrawal of the objection from Bovingdon Parish Council. The committee were aware of this prior to the meeting.