Agenda and minutes

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

The minutes of the meeting held on 30 January 2025. Were confirmed by the Members present.

Hard-copy minutes were signed by the Chair

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies received from the Councillor Hobson, Durrant, Mitchell and Cox.

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 Stevens 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 Stevens 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

24/02214/MFA Construction of 19 dwellings, including car parking, landscaping, drainage and associated works.

Land Off Tring Road, Wilstone, Hertfordshire

Comments from the Lead Local Flood Authority (LLFA) are still awaited and as such, Officers consider that there is currently insufficient information for Members to make a decision. It was agreed prior to the Development Management Meeting that item 5a would be deferred to a subsequent DMC when the LLFA comments can be reported.

5b.

24/01593/MFA Change of use from agricultural land to Suitable Alternative Natural Greenspace (SANG) with associated access and car park.

Land East of Green Lane Gaddesden Lane, Gaddesden Row, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

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

Ed Laver, Ward Councillor Jane Timmis and Flamstead Parish Councillor Billy Pither spoke in objection to the application.

Steven Kosky spoke in support of the application.

There was no proposer or seconder to grant the application in line with the Officer’s recommendation. It was proposed by Councillor Walker and seconded by Councillor Guest to REFUSE the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                              1

Resolved: That planning permission be REFUSED.

Due to its remote location, single lane access, the existing risk of flooding and the lack of a suitable access by those on foot, the proposed development fails to provide a safe and satisfactory means of access for all users. The proposed development is therefore contrary to Policy CS9 and CS12 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (September 2013).

5c.

24/02334/ROC Variation of Condition 2 (Approved Plans) attached to planning permission 23/01583/FUL (Demolition of existing single storey garage building. Construction of 1no. detached four-bedroom family dwelling with associated car parking / landscaping)

Land Rear Of 38-40 Windmill Way, Tring, Hertfordshire, HP23 4EH

Councillor Patterson declared an interest as he sits on the Parish Council Planning Committee. He confirmed that he would not take any part in the discussion or voting.

The Case Officer, Elspeth Palmer, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the committee due to contrary view of Tring Town Council.

Elspeth informed the committee of an error in the report (para 2.4) and that Plan No.604D had been updated to 604E (simply removing the annotation referencing uPVC windows), which was then also reflected in the amended plans condition (Condition 1).

Town Councillor Paul De Koning and Philip Moore spoke in objection to the application.

Greg Basmadjian spoke in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Guest and seconded by Councillor Maddern to GRANT the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

4                         2                              3

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

            Amended proposed site plan 600 E;

            Amended proposed elevations 604 E;

            Amended proposed floor plans 602 C;

            Amended proposed basement and roof plan 603 C;

            Proposed cycle store 610 C;

            Proposed refuse store 611 C;

            Proposed landscaping plan 601 E; and

            Materials schedule Rev C

            Tree Survey and Arboricultural Impact Assessment dated 10th March 2023 by GHA Trees.

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

 2.        The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the details submitted within the Materials Schedule ref: WW/2024/Materials - Materials Schedule Rev C.

            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).

 3.        The garage shall be demolished and the materials arising from demolition removed from the site (or the arising materials re-used or retained in a position on site as agreed by the Local Planning Authority in writing and thereafter retained) prior to the implementation of the development hereby permitted.

            Reason:  To enable the Local Planning Authority to retain control over the development in the interests of protecting the neighbouring properties amenities in accordance with Policy CS12 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013).

            Reason:  To accord with the approved plans and for the avoidance of doubt.

 4.        Should any ground contamination be encountered during the construction of the development hereby approved (including groundworks), works shall be temporarily suspended, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Local Planning Authority, and a Contamination Remediation Scheme shall be submitted to (as soon as practically possible) and approved in writing by, the Local Planning  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5c

5d.

24/00725/FUL Alterations including extensions to provide enhanced community facilities to the existing building

Adeyfield Day Centre, The Driftway, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4EA

The Case Officer, Sally Robbins, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the committee due to it being a council-owned building with neighbour objections.

It was proposed by Councillor Guest and seconded by Councillor Bristow toGRANT the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

8                      0                                  2

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission be GRANTED

Conditions and Reasons:

 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:

            8442/DW/CH/020 Rev. B

            8442/DW/CH/005

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

 3.        Development may not be begun unless:

            (a) A biodiversity gain plan has been submitted to the planning authority; and

            (b) The planning authority has approved the plan in writing.

                        The biodiversity gain plan must include:

            (a) Information about the steps taken or to be taken to minimise the adverse effect of the development on the biodiversity of the onsite habitat and any other habitat;

            (b) The pre-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat;

            (c) The post-development biodiversity value of the onsite habitat;

            (d) Any registered offsite biodiversity gain allocated to the development and the biodiversity and the biodiversity value of that gain in relation to the development;

            (e) Any biodiversity credits purchased for the development; and

            (f) Any such other matters as the Secretary of State may by regulations specify.

The Biodiversity Gain Plan shall be prepared in accordance with the Small Sites Metric dated 27 November 2024 and prepared by Conor McCabe.

The development shall not commence until a Landscape Ecological Management Plan (LEMP) / Habitat Management and Monitoring Plan (HMMP), prepared in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan and including:

            (a) A non-technical summary;

            (b) The roles and responsibilities of the people or organisation(s) delivering the LEMP / HMMP

            (c) The planned habitat creation and enhancement works to create or improve habitat to achieve the biodiversity net gain in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan;

            (d) The management measures to maintain habitat in accordance with the approved Biodiversity Gain Plan for a period of 30 years from the completion of development; and

            (e) The monitoring methodology and frequency in respect of the created or enhanced habitat to be submitted to the local planning authority, has been submitted to, and approved in writing by, the local planning authority.

                        Notice in writing shall be given to the Council when the:

            (a) LEMP / HMMP has been implemented; and

            (b) Habitat creation and enhancement works as set out in  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5d

5e.

24/02223/FHA Retrofit an existing Semi-detached house. Upgrades to the external fabric and internal services.

12 Blackwell Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8NF

The Case Officer, Jane Miller introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the committee due to it being a council-owned building with neighbour objections.

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Patterson to GRANT the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                    1

Resolved: That planning permission beGRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission be 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 approved details.

            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:

            Proposed Front Elevation - DAC - AMB - V1 - ZZ - DR - Y - 402 Rev P02

            Proposed Side 1 Elevation - DAC - AMB - V1 - ZZ - DR - Y - 404 Rev P01

            Proposed Side 2 Elevation - DAC - AMB - V1 - ZZ - DR - Y - 405 Rev P02

            Proposed Rear Elevation - DAC - AMB - V1 - ZZ - DR - Y - 403 Rev P01

            Proposed Floor Plans - DAC - AMB - V1 - ZZ - DR - Y - 401 Rev P02

            Design and Access Statement Project: 12 Blackwell Road dated: 04/11/24

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

 4.        Within two months of completion of the installation of the external wall insulation hereby approved, an artificial nesting cup to allow for the nesting of House Martins shall be installed on the property and maintained and retained thereafter in perpetuity.

            Reason: To provide ecological mitigation for any loss of nesting opportunities for House Martins in accordance with Policy CS26 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).

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.

5f.

24/02236/FHA Installation of external wall insulation to upgrade the thermal performance of the building.

23 Blackwell Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8NE

The Case Officer, Rachael Payne, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the committee due to it being a council-owned building with neighbour objections.

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Patterson to GRANT the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                              1

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission be 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 approved details.

            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:

            Proposed Front Elevation - DAC - AMB - V1 - ZZ - DR - Y - 402 Rev P02

            Proposed Side 1 Elevation - DAC - AMB - V1 - ZZ - DR - Y - 404 Rev P01

            Proposed Side 2 Elevation - DAC - AMB - V1 - ZZ - DR - Y - 405 Rev P01

            Proposed Rear Elevation - DAC - AMB - V1 - ZZ - DR - Y - 403 Rev P01

            Proposed Floor Plans - DAC - AMB - V1 - ZZ - DR - Y - 401 Rev P02

            Design and Access Statement Project: 23 Blackwell Road dated: 04/11/24

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

 4.        Within two months of completion of the installation of the external wall insulation hereby approved, an artificial nesting cup to allow for the nesting of House Martins shall be installed on the property and maintained and retained thereafter in perpetuity.

            Reason: To provide ecological mitigation for any loss of nesting opportunities for House Martins in accordance with Policy CS26 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).

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.

5g.

24/02101/FHA Installation of external wall insulation to upgrade the thermal performance of the building.

24 Blackwell Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8NF

The Case Officer, Jane Miller, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the committee due to it being a council-owned building with neighbour objections.

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Patterson to GRANT the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                  1

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 development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the approved details

            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.        Within two months of completion of the installation of the external wall insulation hereby approved, an artificial nesting cup to allow for the nesting of House Martins shall be installed on the property and maintained and retained thereafter in perpetuity.

            Reason: To provide ecological mitigation for any loss of nesting opportunities for House Martins in accordance with Policy CS26 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).

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

            Site location plan

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-401 P02 - existing and proposed plans

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-402 P02 - existing and proposed front elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-403 P02 - existing and proposed rear elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-404 P02 - existing and proposed side 1 elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-405 P02 - existing and proposed side 2 elevation

            Design and Access Statement

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

5h.

24/02103/FHA Installation of external wall insulation to upgrade the thermal performance of the building.

33 Blackwell Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8NE

The Case Officer, Jane Miller, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the Committee due to it being a council-owned building with neighbour objections.

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Patterson to GRANT the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                  1

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission is 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 development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the approved details

            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.        Within two months of completion of the installation of the external wall insulation hereby approved, an artificial nesting cup to allow for the nesting of House Martins shall be installed on the property and maintained and retained thereafter in perpetuity.

            Reason: To provide ecological mitigation for any loss of nesting opportunities for House Martins in accordance with Policy CS26 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).

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

            Site location plan

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-401 P02 - existing and proposed plans

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-402 P02 - existing and proposed front elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-403 P02 - existing and proposed rear elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-404 P02 - existing and proposed side 1 elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-405 P02 - existing and proposed side 2 elevation

            Design and Access Statement

            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) Order 2015.

 2.        Breeding birds Informative

            In order to protect breeding birds, their nests, eggs and young, works should only be carried out during the period October to February inclusive.  If this is not possible then a pre-development (i.e. no greater than 48 hours before clearance begins) search of the area should be made by a suitably experienced ecologist. If active nests are found, then works must be delayed until the birds have left the nest or professional ecological advice taken on how best  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5h

5i.

24/02104/FHA Installation of external wall insulation to upgrade the thermal performance of the building.

38 Blackwell Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8NF

The Case Officer, Jane Miller, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the committee due to it being a council-owned building with neighbour objections.

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Patterson to GRANT the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                  1

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission is 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 development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the approved details.

            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.        Within two months of completion of the installation of the external wall insulation hereby approved, an artificial nesting cup to allow for the nesting of House Martins shall be installed on the property and maintained and retained thereafter in perpetuity.

            Reason: To provide ecological mitigation for any loss of nesting opportunities for House Martins in accordance with Policy CS26 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).

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

            Site location plan

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-401 P02 - existing and proposed plans

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-402 P02 - existing and proposed front elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-403 P02 - existing and proposed rear elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-404 P02 - existing and proposed side 1 elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-405 P02 - existing and proposed side 2 elevation

            Design and Access Statement

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

5j.

24/02434/FHA Installation of external wall insulation to upgrade the thermal performance of the building.

43 Blackwell Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8NE

The Case Officer, Jane Miller, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the committee due to it being a council-owned building with neighbour objections.

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Patterson to GRANT the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                  1

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission is 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 development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the approved details

            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.        Within two months of completion of the installation of the external wall insulation hereby approved, an artificial nesting cup to allow for the nesting of House Martins shall be installed on the property, and maintained and retained thereafter in perpetuity.

            Reason: To provide ecological mitigation for any loss of nesting opportunities for House Martins in accordance with Policy CS26 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).

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

            Site location plan

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-401 P02 - existing and proposed plans

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-402 P02 - existing and proposed front elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-403 P02 - existing and proposed rear elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-404 P02 - existing and proposed side 1 elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-405 P02 - existing and proposed side 2 elevation

            Design and Access Statement

            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) Order 2015.

 2.        Informative regarding birds including House Martins

            In order to protect breeding birds, their nests, eggs and young, works should only be carried out during the period October to February inclusive.  If this is not possible then a pre-development (i.e. no greater than 48 hours before clearance begins) search of the area should be made by a suitably experienced ecologist. If active nests are found, then works must be delayed until the birds have left the nest or professional ecological advice taken on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5j

5k.

24/02105/FHA Installation of external wall insulation to upgrade the thermal performance of the building.

55 Blackwell Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8NE

The Case Officer, Jane Miller, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the committee due to it being a council-owned building with neighbour objections.

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Patterson to GRANT the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                  1

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission is 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 development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the approved details.

            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.        Within two months of completion of the installation of the external wall insulation hereby approved, an artificial nesting cup to allow for the nesting of House Martins shall be installed on the property and maintained and retained thereafter in perpetuity.

            Reason: To provide ecological mitigation for any loss of nesting opportunities for House Martins in accordance with Policy CS26 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).

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

            Site location plan

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-401 P02 - existing and proposed plans

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-402 P02 - existing and proposed front elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-403 P02 - existing and proposed rear elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-404 P02 - existing and proposed side 1 elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-405 P02 - existing and proposed side 2 elevation

            Design and Access Statement

            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) Order 2015.

 2.        Informative regarding birds including House Martins

            In order to protect breeding birds, their nests, eggs and young, works should only be carried out during the period October to February inclusive.  If this is not possible then a pre-development (i.e. no greater than 48 hours before clearance begins) search of the area should be made by a suitably experienced ecologist. If active nests are found, then works must be delayed until the birds have left the nest or professional ecological advice taken on  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5k

5L.

24/02105/FHA Installation of external wall insulation to upgrade the thermal performance of the building.

60 Blackwell Road, Kings Langley, Hertfordshire, WD4 8NE

The Case Officer, Jane Miller, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the committee due to it being a council-owned building with neighbour objections.

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Patterson to GRANT the application.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                  1

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission is 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 development hereby permitted shall be constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the application form and approved details

            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.        Within two months of completion of the installation of the external wall insulation hereby approved, an artificial nesting cup to allow for the nesting of House Martins shall be installed on the property and maintained and retained thereafter in perpetuity.

            Reason: To provide ecological mitigation for any loss of nesting opportunities for House Martins in accordance with Policy CS26 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy and Section 15 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2024).

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

            Site location plan

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-401 P02 - existing and proposed plans

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-402 P02 - existing and proposed front elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-403 P02 - existing and proposed rear elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-404 P02 - existing and proposed side 1 elevation

            DAC-AMB-V1-ZZ-DR-Y-405 P02 - existing and proposed side 2 elevation

            Design and Access Statement

            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) Order 2015.

 2.        Informative regarding birds including House Martins

            In order to protect breeding birds, their nests, eggs and young, works should only be carried out during the period October to February inclusive.  If this is not possible then a pre-development (i.e. no greater than 48 hours before clearance begins) search of the area should be made by a suitably experienced ecologist. If active nests are found, then works must be delayed until the birds have left the nest or professional  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5l

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24/02126/ART

Land at corner of Pipers Hill and Leighton Buzzard Road, Great Gaddesden, Hemel Hempstead

Philip Stanley introduced the report. He explained that the Local Authority considers that the Article 4 Direction, which was made on 9th October 2024, was justified and warranted.

It was proposed by Councillor Wyatt-Lowe and seconded by Councillor Maddern to CONFIRM the Article 4 Direction.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

10                       0                                   0

Resolved: That the Article 4 Direction (ref:24/02126/ART) CONFIRMED without modification for the reasons stated in the report.