Agenda and draft minutes

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

The minutes of the meeting held on 05 Sept 2024.  Were confirmed by the Members present.

Hard-copy minutes were signed by the Chair

To receive any apologies for absence

Apologies received from Cllr Smith-Wright, Councillor Allen substituted on her behalf. Apologies received from Councillor Barry-Mears.

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.

24/01496/MFA

Demolition of existing buildings and redevelopment of the site to provide 59 residential units (market and affordable), erection of a community hub building, sustainability measures together with associated landscaping, open space, parking, and highway improvement

Haresfoot Farm, Chesham Road, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 2SU

The Case Officer, James Gardner introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the Committee due to contrary views of Berkhamsted Town Council

Michael Bannister, Julian Davies and Ward Councillor Taylor spoke in objection to the application.

Simon Warner and Oliver Myrants Wilson spoke in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Hobson to DELEGATE with a view to APPROVAL.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

 5                         6                                  2

Having there been no majority to GRANT the application it was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Walker to DEFER the application to allow for further consideration of the ‘Community Hub’ building and its potential replacement with additional affordable housing units.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

8                            0                                 5    

Resolved: That planning permission be DEFERED.

5b.

24/00782/FUL

Demolition of existing buildings and construction of 7 dwellings with associated parking and landscaping.

Birchin Grove Farm, Half Moon Lane, Pepperstock, Luton, LU1 4LL

Item 5b was deferred from the agenda prior to the meeting

5c.

24/01755/FUL

Demolition of 43 garages and the construction of 8 residential units, car parking and associated landscaping.

Land at Chenies Court, Hemel Hempstead

Philip Stanley presented the report to Members on behalf of the case officer Robert Freeman, and said that the application had been referred to the Committee due to the request of Councillor Wyatt-Lowe. Councillor Wyatt-Lowe is aware of public interest in the scheme and is concerned about over development of the site and a lack of car parking.  

Councillor Wyatt-Lowe declared an interest in the item as she had called it in, she confirmed that she would take no part in the discussion or voting.

Ian Golton and Ward Councillor spoke in objection to the application.

Andrew Boothby spoke in support of the application.

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Guest to DELEGATE with a view to APPROVAL.

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

10                        0                                       2

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

RECOMMENDATION.

10.1     That planning permission is DELGATED with a VIEW TO APPROVAL subject to the completion of a legal agreement to secure appropriate contributions towards SAMM and SANG in accordance with the Chiltern Beechwoods Mitigation Strategy and the following planning conditions.

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:

            CC2/24/LP01 (Location Plan)

CC2/24/PL01 Revision B (Proposed Site Plan)

            CC2/24/PL02 Revision A (Site 1 – Plan)

            CC2/24/PL03 Revision A (Site 2 – Plan)

CC2/24/PL04 (Site Plan 3)

CC2/24/PL05 (Site 2 – Plans and Section)

CC2/24/PL06 (Site 2 – Elevations)

            CC2/24/PL08 (Site 3 – Plans and Sections)

            CC2/24/PL09 Revision A (Site 3 – Elevations)

              Arboricultural Report including Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Arboricultural Method Statement by David Clarke Landscape Architect dated April 2024

Design and Access Statement by Bell Cornwall dated July 2024

Ecology Appraisal by Cherryfield Ecology dated 21^st June 2024

Phase 1 – Geo-Environmental Report by JNP Group

Tree Protection Plan by David Clarke Landscape Architect reference TPP/LCCHHH/010 Revision C

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

3.         The development, hereby permitted, shall not commence until the tree protection measures have been provided in accordance with those described in Arboricultural Report including Arboricultural Impact Assessment and Arboricultural Method Statement by David Clarke Landscape Architect dated April 2024 and indicated on drawing TPP/LCCHHH/010 Revision C. These tree protection measures shall be retained for the duration of the demolition and construction period in accordance with the approved details.

            Reason: To ensure the adequate protection of existing landscape features in accordance with Policies CS12 and CS26 of the Core Strategy and Saved Policy 99 of the Local  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5c

6.     Appeals Update

P Stanley gave the committee an update on planning appeal decisions and performance for the period between 15 July 2024 and 15 September 2024.