Agenda item

Councillor C Wyatt-Lowe left the room at 8.16pm and did not return until 8.19pm so took no part in the discussion or voting of the next three items

 

B Curtain introduced the report as the relevant case officer. It was stated that the proposal allowed for a change in the shop front, giving the opportunity to improve it to a more traditional shop front in keeping with the surrounding area. It has been referred to the committee due to the contrary views of Markyate Parish Council who are concerned about the narrow pavement. B Curtain stated that Herts Highways have not objected to the proposals and suggested that the benefits outweigh the risks as Markyate does not have a 24 hour ATM.

 

Parish Councillor D Coasby spoke in objection to this application.

 

It was proposed by Councillor R Sutton to grant the application in line with the officer’s recommendation but this fell due to a lack of a seconder.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Mills and seconded by Councillor Ritchie that the officer’s recommendation be overturned and the application be refused.

 

Vote

 

For – 10, Against – 1, Abstained - 1

 

Resolved:

 

Officer’s recommendation overturned – application REFUSED for the reasons stated below:

 

The installation of an ATM in the position shown will result in the obstruction of the narrow footpath when in operation which would be prejudicial to pedestrian safety and contrary to Policies CS8 and CS12 of the adopted Core Strategy

 

4/02596/15/ADV - PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF AN ATM AS A THROUGH GLASS INSTALLATION. GREEN ACRYLIC SIGN NON ILLUMINATED TO TOP OF ATM FASCIA WITH WHITE LETTERING ‘CASHZONE FREE CASH WITHDRAWALS’

 

99 HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, AL3 8JG

 

The committee were advised against deferring the application as this could run the possibility of appeal due to non-determination as this application is already over its deadline.

 

It was proposed by Councillor Matthews 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:

 

1.    This consent is granted for a period of five years commencing on

            the date of this notice.

 

            Reason:  To comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning

            (Control of Advertisements)  (England) Regulations 2007.

 

2.    No advertisement is to be displayed without the permission of the owner of the site or any other person with an interest in the site entitled to grant permission.

 

            Reason: To comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning

            (Control of Advertisements)  (England) Regulations 2007.

 

3.     No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to: -

 

            (a)        endanger persons using any highway, railway, waterway, dock, harbour or aerodrome (civil or military);

            (b)       obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any

                         traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water

                         or air; or

            (c)        hinder the operation of any device used for the

                        purpose of security or surveillance or for measuring the

                        speed of any vehicle.

 

            Reason:  To comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning

            (Control of Advertisements)  (England) Regulations 2007.

 

4.     Any advertisement displayed, and any site used for the

            display of advertisement, shall be maintained in a condition that

            does not impair the visual amenity of the site.

 

            Reason:  To comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning

            (Control of Advertisements) Regulations (England) 2007.

 

            5. Any structure or hoarding erected or used principally for the

            purpose of displaying advertisements shall be maintained in a

            condition that does not endanger the public.

           

            Reason:  To comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning

            (Control of Advertisements)  Regulations (England) 2007.

 

            6. Where an advertisement is required under these Regulations

            to be removed, the site shall be left in a condition that does not

            endanger the public or impair visual amenity.

 

            Reason:  To comply with the provisions of the Town and Country Planning

(Control of Advertisements)  Regulations (England) 2007.

 

 

4/02575/15/LBC - PROPOSED INSTALLATION OF AN ATM AS A THROUGH GLASS INSTALLATION. GREEN ACRYLIC SIGN NON ILLUMINATED TO TOP OF ATM FASCIA WITH WHITE LETTERING ‘CASHZONE FREE CASH WITHDRAWALS’

 

99 HIGH STREET, MARKYATE, ST ALBANS, AL3 8JG

 

It was proposed by Councillor Matthews and seconded by Councillor Ritchie 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:

 

1.	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.

 

2.

Notwithstanding any details submitted, no works shall take place until a 1:20 plan of the shopfront (including profiles at 1:1 scale of the mouldings for the following: timber mullions / transom, panel mouldings to pilasters, console and stallriser; cornice profile) and details of the paint colours shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority.   Reason: To preserve the character and appearance of the listed building in compliance with Policy CS27 of the Dacorum Core        Strategy September 2013 and saved Policy 119 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011.

 

3.	The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved plans:   E016668 Rev 3   Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and in the interests of proper planning.