Agenda and draft minutes

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

The minutes of the meeting held on 20 March 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 Smith-Wright and Councillor Wyatt-Lowe.

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.

The items were heard in the following order.

Item 5a and 5b were presented together then speakers on 5b and then 5a were heard.

5c

5d

6

Full details on each item can be found in the video minutes.

5a.

24/02214/MFA

Construction of 19 Dwellings

Land off Tring Road, Wilstone

Councillor Patterson declared that he is the Ward Councillor, and that he is aware of the site, and has come with an open mind.

Councillor Smith-Wright also declared that she has an interest in the item, but has given her apologies for tonight’s meeting so she will take no part in the discussion or voting.

The Case Officer, Robert Freeman, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the Committee due to the recommendations of Tring Rural Parish Council, and at the request of Councillor Smith-Wright.

Councillor Smith-Wright, Mary Davis and Linda Williams spoke in objection to the application.

Laura Bushby spoke in support of the application.

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

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

8                      1                                             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 the completion of a planning obligation under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 and the following conditions.

That the following Heads of Terms are secured:

-        The provision of 7 units (37%) for affordable housing

-        The provision of off-site and on-site highway works including the provision of a pedestrian crossing and footpath connections between the village and the Grand Union Canal

-        Details of the long-term management and maintenance of public open space including the provision of a habitat management plan

-        The provision of a SAMM contribution of some £17,363.72

-        The purchase of SANG credits from Buckinghamshire County Council in respect of the Kingsbrook SANG, Aylesbury

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:

            Plans

            P220-LP-01 (Location Plan)

P220-SP-01 (Site Plan)

P220-SP-02 (Proposed Tenure Plan)

P220-SP-03 (Surface Finish and Boundary Treatment)

P220-SP-04 (Material Plan)

            P-268-P1-2.01 (Plot 1 and 2 Elevations0

P-268-P1-2.02 (Plot 1 and 2 Floor Plans)

            P-268-P3-6.01 (Plots 3-6 Elevations)

P-268-P3-6.02 (Plots 3-6 Floor Plans)

            P-268-P7-9-01 (Plots 7-9 Elevations)

P-268-P7-9-02 (Plots 7-9 Floor Plans)

            P-268-P10-01 (Plot 10 Elevation)

P-268-P10-02 (Plot 10 Floor Plans)

P-268-P11+16-01 (Plots 11 and 16 Elevations)

P-268-P11+16-02 (Plots 11 and 16 Floor Plans)

P-268-P12-13-01 (Plots 12 and 13 Elevations)

P-268-P12-13-02 (Plots 12 and 13 Floor Plans)

P-268=P14+19-01 (Plot 14 and 19 Elevation)

P-268=P14+19-02 (Plots 14 and 19 Floor Plans)

P-268-P15-01 (Plot 15 Elevation)

P-268-P15-02  ...  view the full minutes text for item 5.

5b.

25/00248/FUL

Construction of Substation and Access Road

Land off Tring Road, Wilstone

Councillor Patterson declared that he is the Ward Councillor, and that he is aware of the site, and has come with an open mind.

Councillor Smith-Wright also declared that she has an interest in the item, but has given her apologies for tonight’s meeting so she will take no part in the discussion or voting.

The Case Officer, Robert Freeman, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the Committee due to the recommendations of Tring Rural Parish Council, and at the request of Councillor Smith-Wright.

Councillor Smith-Wright and David Lawless spoke in objection to the application.

Laura Bushby spoke in support of the application.

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

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

8                       1                                             1

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission is GRANTED subject to the following conditions.

Condition(s) and Reason(s):

1.              Within 1 months of the approval of this application, a scheme for the landscaping and screening of the substation shall be submitted and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. This scheme shall comprise either mature planting or fencing to a minimum height of 2.5m and shall thereafter be completed in accordance within the approved details within a period of 2 months of the discharge of this condition. The approved measures shall thereafter be retained in perpetuity.

Reason: In the interests of visual amenity and residential amenity and in accordance with Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy and Saved Appendix 3 of the Local Plan 1991-2011.

2.              Within 3 months of the approval of this application, a noise impact assessment shall be submitted to the Local Planning Authority considering the baseline noise level at the application site and the impact of any noise associated with the use of the substation. If the noise impact assessment identifies an unacceptable level of noise* arising from the substation, the noise impact assessment shall incorporate mitigation measures to reduce the noise to an acceptable level.

Within 1 month of the Local Planning Authority approval of the noise impact assessment (and associated noise mitigation measures, if applicable), any noise mitigation measures shall be implemented in full and thereafter maintained and retained.

In the event that:

a)     no noise impact assessment is submitted within 3 months of the approval of this application;

b)     the noise impact assessment and (and associated noise mitigation measures, if applicable) is not approved within 6 months of the approval of this application; or

c)     any noise mitigation measures required are not implemented within one month of the approval of the noise impact assessment and (and associated noise mitigation measures, if applicable)

the substation shall be turned off so that it is not operational / does not emit any noise until the relevant step (a – c above) has been completed.

(*The noise from any external plant utilised by the development in a  ...  view the full minutes text for item 6.

5c.

24/02359/FUL

Removal of tower mast and associated cabins, relocation of 5 storage containers to 2 no. two storey buildings with accommodation facilities at first floor, construction of single storey building for a swimming pool.

Chiltern Young Riders Motocross Track, Shootersway, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 3TY

The Case Officer, Colin Lecart, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the Committee due to the recommendations of Tring Rural. He also referred members to the addendum where the wording of Condition 7 had been amended. He also notified members of a change to the description of the development following the publication of the addendum. 

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

Vote:

For:                 Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                 1

Resolved: That planning permission beGRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That planning permission be GRANTED, subject to the conditions below:

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:

            Proposed Site Plan ( 4061 1.02 G)

            Proposed Swimming Pool (4061 1.03 C)

            Proposed Canopy Shelters over containers (4061 1.04 E)

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

 3.        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).

 4.        The use of the swimming pool hereby permitted shall only take place in accordance with the following restrictions:

             Mondays to Fridays (inclusive)

             Between 09:00am - 22:00pm.

             Saturdays and Sundays and Bank Holidays

             Between 09:00am and 18:00pm.

            Reason:  To enable the local planning authority to maintain control over the use of the site in the interests of the amenity of the locality and protection of the Green Belt; in accordance with Policies CS5 and CS12 of the Core Strategy (2013)

 5.        Prior to the first use of the swimming pool building hereby permitted, the parking spaces as shown on the proposed site plan shall be laid out and demarcated for visitors to the site.

            Reason:  To enable the local planning authority to maintain control over the use of the site in the interests of providing sufficient parking and space for servicing in accordance with Policy CS12 of the Core Strategy (2013)

 6.        No groundworks associated with the development of the swimming pool building will take place until a written scheme of investigation has been submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority in writing. The methodology will be either trial trenches  ...  view the full minutes text for item 7.

5d.

25/00053/FUL

Garden room and pergola.

9A New Park Drive, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 4QQ 

The Case Officer, Harry Coleman, introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the Committee due to the applicant’s partner is an employee of Dacorum Borough Council. Under paragraph 6 of Part 3 of the Council’s Constitution it is considered the application should be determined by the Development Control Committee

It was proposed by Councillor Bristow and seconded by Councillor Maddern 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 following 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.

            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 - Uploaded 16.01.2025

            Landscape Plan and Pergola V2 - 04.03.2025

            Landscape Plan and Garden Room V2 - 04.03.2025

            Proposed garden Room and Pergola Plans - 20.01.2025

            Final Elevations Plan – Uploaded 26.03.2025

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

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.

Please refer to the video minutes for full details.

The report was noted.