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108. |
Minutes
To confirm the minutes of the previous meeting
(these are circulated separately)
Minutes:
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109. |
Apologies for absence
To receive any apologies for absence
Minutes:
Apologies were received from Councillors Conway,
Matthews and C Wyatt-Lowe.
Councillor Mills substituted on behalf of Councillor
C Wyatt-Lowe.
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110. |
Declarations of Interest
To receive any declarations of
interest
A member
with a disclosable pecuniary interest
or a personal interest in a matter who attends
a meeting of
the authority at which the matter is considered -
(i)
must disclose the interest at the start of the
meeting or when the interest
becomes
apparent and, if the interest is a disclosable pecuniary interest, or a personal
interest which is also prejudicial
(ii)
may not participate in any discussion or vote on the
matter (and must withdraw
to the public
seating area) unless they have been granted a
dispensation.
A
member who discloses at a meeting a disclosable pecuniary interest which is not
registered in the Members’ Register of Interests, or is not
the subject of a pending notification, must notify the Monitoring
Officer of the interest within 28 days of the
disclosure.
Disclosable pecuniary interests, personal and prejudicial interests are
defined in Part 2 of the Code of Conduct For Members
[If a
member is in any doubt as to whether they have an interest which
should be declared they
should seek the
advice of the Monitoring Officer before the start of the
meeting]
It is requested that Members
complete the pink interest sheet which will be made available at
the meeting and then hand this to the Committee Clerk at the
meeting
Minutes:
Councillor D Collins asked
Members to remember to declare any Disclosable Pecuniary or other
Interests at the beginning of the relevant planning
application.
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111. |
Public Participation
An opportunity for members of
the public to make statements or ask questions in accordance with
the rules as to public participation.
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Time per speaker
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Total Time
Available
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How to let
us know
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When we
need to know by
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3
minutes
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Where more than 1 person wishes to speak on a planning
application, the shared time is increased from 3 minutes to 5
minutes.
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In
writing or by phone
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Noon the day of the meeting
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You
need to inform the council in advance if you wish to speak by
contacting Member Support on Tel: 01442 228221 or by email:
Member.support@dacorum.gov.uk
There are limits on how much of each meeting can be taken up
with people having their say and how long each person can speak
for. The permitted times are specified
in the table above and are allocated for each of the following on a
'first come, first served basis':
·
Town/Parish Council and Neighbourhood
Associations;
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Objectors to an application;
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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 Control Committee, a person, or their
representative, may speak on a particular planning application,
provided that it is on the agenda to be considered at the
meeting.
Minutes:
Councillor D Collins reminded
the members and the public about the rules regarding public
participation.
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112. |
4/00930/16/FUL - REPLACEMENT DWELLING - WINCHWICKS, FRITHSDEN COPSE, POTTEN END, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 2RG  PDF 108 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
This application was withdrawn
from the agenda prior to the meeting.
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113. |
4/02875/16/FUL - TWO STOREY FRONT AND SIDE EXTENSION. CONVERSION OF PROPERTY TO FORM FOUR SELF-CONTAINED FLATS - 2 BRACKNELL PLACE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 6BT PDF 87 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
R
Marber introduced the report and said it had been referred to
committee as it had been called-in by Councillor
Bhinder.
Simon Weir-Rhodes spoke in support of the
application.
Margaret Young and Michelle Nalliah spoke in objection to the
application.
In
his role as ward councillor, Councillor Bhinder spoke in objection
to the application.
Members were concerned about the overdevelopment of the site and
did not think the site was suitable for four flats to be
developed.
Councillor Imarni arrived at 7.29pm so took no part in the
discussion or voting of this item,
It
was proposed by Councillor Birnie and seconded by Councillor Guest
to grant this application in line with the officer’s
recommendation.
Vote
For: 2
Against: 7
Abstained: 2
Having there been no majority to grant this application in line
with the officer’s recommendation, it was proposed by
Councillor Whitman and seconded by Councillor Maddern to overturn
the officer’s recommendation and refuse the
application.
Vote
For: 8
Against: 0
Abstained: 3
Resolved
That planning permission be REFUSED for the
following reason:
The proposed
development would result in an unacceptable residential
intensification of the site and would result in overdevelopment,
which would harm the established character of the area. The
proposal is therefore contrary to policies CS11 and CS12 of the
Core Strategy (2013), the supplementary character area guidance for
Grovehill HCA32 (2004) and the NPPF (2012).
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114. |
4/02707/16/FHA - PART TWO STOREY, PART SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION AND AN OUTBUILDING - 2 THE CART TRACK, BELSWAINS LANE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP3 9XA PDF 140 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
Councillor Birnie left the chamber at 7.58pm so took no part in
the discussion or voting of this item
R
Marber introduced the item and said it had been referred to
committee due to the contrary views of Nash Mills Parish
Council.
Councillor Birnie returned at 8pm
Surbjit Gill
spoke in support of this application.
It
was proposed by Councillor Whitman and seconded by Councillor Guest
to grant the application in line with the officer’s
recommendation.
Vote
For: 10
Against: 1
Abstained: 0
Resolved:
That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun
before the expiration of three years from the date of this
permission.
Reason: To comply with the requirements of
Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended
by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act
2004.
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The development hereby permitted shall be
constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the
approved drawings.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory
appearance to the development, in accordance with policy CS12 of
the Core Strategy (2013).
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The family bathroom window at first floor level in
the side elevation of the dwellinghouse
shall be non-opening and shall be permanently fitted with obscured
glass and non-opening below a height of 1.7m from floor
level.
Reason: In the interests of the amenity of
adjoining residents, in accordance with policy CS12 of the Core
Strategy (2012) and saved appendix 3 of the Local Plan
(2005).
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The development hereby permitted shall be
carried out in accordance with the following approved
plans/documents:
16/92/03 Rev A
Reason: For the
avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper
planning.
Article 35 Statement
Planning permission has been granted for this proposal. The
Council acted pro-actively through positive engagement with the
applicant during the determination process which led to
improvements to the scheme. The Council has therefore acted
pro-actively in line with the requirements of the Framework
(paragraphs 186 and 187) and in accordance with the Town and
Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England)
(Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.
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115. |
4/02620/16/ROC - VARIATION OF CONDITIONS 2 (EXTERNAL SURFACES) AND 3 (APPROVED PLANS) OF PLANNING PERMISSION 4/01710/16/FHA (TWO STOREY REAR EXTENSION) - PINEWOOD, KILFILLAN GARDENS, BERKHAMSTED, HP4 3LU PDF 115 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
T
Rennie introduced the report and said it had been referred to
committee due to the contrary views of Berkhamsted Town
Council.
Gavin Collins spoke in support of this application.
Alan Conway spoke in objection to this application.
It
was proposed by Councillor Guest and seconded by Councillor Tindall
to grant the application in line with the officer’s
recommendation.
Vote
For: 8
Against: 1
Abstained: 3
Resolved:
That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun
before the expiration of three years from the date of this
permission.
Reason: To comply with the requirements of
Section 91 (1) of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 as amended
by Section 51 (1) of the Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act
2004.
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The development hereby permitted shall be
constructed in accordance with the materials specified on the
approved drawings.
Reason: To ensure a satisfactory
appearance to the development and to accord with adopted Core
Strategy Policy CS12.
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The window at first floor level in the north
elevation of the extension hereby permitted shall be 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
and to accord with adopted Core Strategy Policy CS12.
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The development hereby permitted shall be
carried out in accordance with the following approved
plans/documents:
2016/0081/02 Rev C.
Reason: For the
avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper
planning.
Article 35 Statement
Planning permission 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 (paragraphs 186 and 187) and in accordance with the Town
and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England)
(Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.
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116. |
4/02750/16/FUL - INSTALLATION OF 5 PARKING BAYS - LAND OPPOSITE 9 BODWELL CLOSE, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 3RG PDF 98 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
T
Rennie introduced the report and said it had been referred to
committee due to Dacorum Borough Council owning the
land.
It
was proposed by Councillor Whitman and seconded by Councillor
Birnie to grant the application in line with the officer’s
recommendation.
Vote
For: 12
Against: 0
Abstained: 0
Resolved:
That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:
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The development hereby permitted shall be begun
before the expiration of three years from the date of this
permission.
Reason: To
comply with the requirements of Section 91 (1) of the Town and
Country Planning Act 1990 as amended by Section 51 (1) of the
Planning and Compulsory Purchase Act 2004.
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The development hereby permitted shall be
carried out in accordance with the following approved
plans/documents:
DBC/015/001
Reason: For the
avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper
planning.
No development shall take place until
details of the proposed drainage are submitted to and approved in
writing by the local planning authority.
Reason: To ensure a
satisfactory development in accordance with Sustainable Urban
Drainage Systems Guidance
Informatives
Storage of materials AN1) Storage of materials: The
applicant is advised that the storage of materials associated with
the construction of this development should be provided within the
site on land which is not public highway, and the use of such areas
must not interfere with the public highway. If this is not
possible, authorisation should be sought from the Highway Authority
before construction works commence. Further information is
available via the website http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/transtreets/highways/
or by telephoning 0300 1234047.
Obstruction of the highway AN2) Obstruction of
public highway land: It is an offence under section 137 of the
Highways Act 1980 for any person, without lawful authority or
excuse, in any way to wilfully obstruct the free passage along a
highway or public right of way. If this development is likely to
result in the public highway or public right of way network
becoming routinely blocked (fully or partly) the applicant must
contact the Highway Authority to obtain their permission and
requirements before construction works commence. Further
information is available via the website http://www.hertsdirect.org/services/transtreets/highways/
or by telephoning 0300 1234047.
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4/02478/16/FUL - CHANGE OF USE FROM AMENITY USE TO SINGLE PARKING BAY - LAND ADJ TO 4 AND 5 ISENBURG WAY, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP2 6NQ PDF 185 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
M
Heron introduced the item and said it had been referred to
committee due to the land being owned by Dacorum Borough Council.
The application has been recommended for refusal due to there not
being enough information forthcoming about the highway safety
issues.
It
was proposed by Councillor Tindall and seconded by Councillor
Maddern to refuse the application in line with the officer’s
recommendation.
Vote
For: 12
Against: 0
Abstained: 0
Resolved:
That planning permission be refused
for the following reason:
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Insufficient information has been provided within the
application to establish whether the proposed parking bay would be
sufficient in scale to accommodate a vehicle in line with the
minimum requirements outlined in guidance within the Manual for
Streets. Furthermore, in the absence of details showing the exact
alignment of the proposed parking bay with the existing access, it
is not possible to consider whether a vehicle entering or exiting
the way would interfere with the safe and free flow of traffic on
the adjacent highway. As such, it is
not possible to establish whether the proposal would have an
unacceptable impact upon highway safety. The proposal therefore
cannot be properly considered against Policies CS8 and CS9 of the
Dacorum Core Strategy 2013 and Policy 51 of the Dacorum Local Plan
2004.
As
soon as comments were received by Hertfordshire County Council
Transport, Programmes and Strategy outlining that insufficient
information had been provided, the Local
Planning Authority (LPA) forwarded these on to the applicant and
requested the submission of relevant information. No such
information was received during the course of the determination of
this proposal. As such, and as the Planning Department would be
receptive to a meeting to discuss these matters prior to any
re-submission, the Council has acted pro-actively in line with the
requirements of the Framework (paragraphs 186 and 187) and in
accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development
Management Procedure) (England) Order 2015.
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4/02757/16/LBC - PROPOSED WORKS TO RE-SLATE ROOF TO FRONT PITCH OVER CAFE AREA - OLD TOWN HALL, HIGH STREET, HEMEL HEMPSTEAD, HP1 3AE PDF 736 KB
Additional documents:
Minutes:
M
Heron introduced the item.
It
was proposed by Councillor Whitman and seconded by Councillor
Birnie to grant the application in line with the officer’s
recommendation.
Vote
For: 12
Against: 0
Abstained: 0
Resolved:
That planning permission be GRANTED subject to the following conditions:
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The works for which this consent is granted shall be
begun before the expiration of three years from the date of this
consent.
Reason: To
comply with section 18 of the Planning (Listed Building and
Conservation Areas) Act 1990.
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The new roof shall match exactly the materials,
dimensions and profiles of existing original work except where
otherwise shown in the drawings hereby approved.
Reason: To
safeguard the character and appearance of the Listed Building and
to comply with Policies CS12 and 27 of the Core
Strategy.
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The development hereby permitted shall be
carried out in accordance with the following approved
plans/documents:
15/01/x33/01 - Location Plan
15/01/x33/02 - Block Plan
15/01/x33/03 - Building Elevations
Heritage Statement - dated 6th Oct 2016
Reason: For the
avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper
planning.
Article 35;
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
(paragraphs 186 and 187) and in accordance with the Town and
Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England)
(Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.
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Appeals PDF 117 KB
Minutes:
The following appeals were noted:
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Lodged
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Forthcoming inquiries
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Dismissed
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Allowed
S Whelan brought members’ attentions to the
appeal that was allowed for the Grove Road development. There were
two applications brought to committee: one for six dwellings and
one for five dwellings. S Whelan explained to members the reasons
why the appeal was allowed and for members to see that some
backland development can be acceptable
in some cases. The application for six dwellings was allowed at
appeal and so there needs to be a motion to withdraw the appeal for
five dwellings.
It was proposed by Councillor Birnie and seconded by
Councillor Fisher to withdraw the appeal.
Vote
For: 12
Against: 0
Abstained: 0
Resolved:
That the application for appeal be
withdrawn.
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