Agenda item

Cllr McDowell declared that he was a member of Tring Town Council however he comes with an open mind and was able to take part in the discussion and vote.

 

The report was introduced by the case officer Andrew Parrish

 

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor Anderson that the application be Granted     

 

Vote:

 

For:  8     against:        0          Abstained: 2

 

Resolved:  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 use of the land hereby permitted shall be for private use only and shall not at any time be used for commercial purposes.

           

            Reason: For the avoidance of doubt and to ensure control over the extent and intensity of the use in the interests of the character and appearance of the Green Belt in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Dacorum Core Strategy September 2013 and saved Policy 81 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011.

 

 3.        No moveable shelter / "loose box", caravan, horse box, feed / water trough, jump, manure heap or other chattel shall be placed or stationed on the land outside of the areas shown hatched for this use on the approved plan, and within 2 months of the date of this permission, details of the appearance and siting of all such moveable structures or chattels currently on the land shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. Development shall only be carried out in accordance with the approved details.

           

            Reason:  In the interests of the openness of the Green Belt and its visual amenities and to safeguard the natural beauty of this part of the Chilterns AONB in accordance with Policies CS5, CS24 and CS27 of the Dacorum Core Strategy (September 2013) and Policy 97 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan 1991-2011.

 

 4.        The training and exercise strip hereby permitted shall not be brought into use until details of the hedge planting and gates shown on the approved plan shall have been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The details to be submitted shall include a soft landscaping plan that includes number, size, species and position of trees, plants and shrubs, together with maintenance programme.

           

            The planting must be carried out within one planting season of completing the development.

           

            Any tree or shrub which forms part of the approved landscaping scheme which within a period of 5 years from planting fails to become established, becomes seriously damaged or diseased, dies or for any reason is removed shall be replaced in the next planting season by a tree or shrub of a similar species, size and maturity.

           

            Reason:  To improve the appearance of the development and its contribution to biodiversity and the local environment, as required by saved Policy 99 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan (2004) and Policy CS12 (e) of the Dacorum Borough Council Core Strategy (2013).

 

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

           

            L.100

            P.100 rev F

           

            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) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.

 

 2.        The applicant/developer is advised to contact the Works Engineering Team on 0303 040 4040 in order to ensure that any necessary consents are obtained and that the works comply with the Canal & River Trust "Code of Practice for Works affecting the Canal & River Trust".

 

 3.        The applicant is advised that any surface water discharge to the waterway will require prior consent from the Canal & River Trust. As the Trust is not a land drainage authority, such discharges are not granted as of right-where they are granted, they will usually be subject to completion of a commercial agreement.

 

 4.        The applicant/developer is advised to contact Bernadette McNicholas of the Canal & river Trust's Estates Team on 07920 495745 or Bernadette.mcnicholas@canalrivertrust.org.uk in order to ensure that the necessary licences or agreements are obtained prior to any further works being carried out on Trust owned land.

 

 5.        The applicant is advised that no soakaways should be installed unless and until the applicant has ensured the ground is suitable for infiltration and that any soakaway is located at least 10 metres from the canal corridor, and that measures are in place to ensure no contaminants enter the canal from the surface water drainage. The applicant is advised to agree these details with the Canal and River Trust before commencing development.

 

 

 

Item 5e – 21/02089/FUL        Construction of stables and machine store. Chequers Hill Nurseries, Delmer End Lane, Flamstead, St Albans

 

Cllr Douris declared an interest however was able to take part in the discussion and vote.

 

The report was introduced by the case officer Colin Lecart

It was proposed by Councillor Anderson and seconded by Councillor Williams that the application be Granted

Vote:

For:  8              against:  0                   Abstained: 2

 

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

           

            3818-P1A

            3818-L4G

           

            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.        Prior to the commencement of development hereby approved, an Arboricultural Method Statement and Tree Protection Plan prepared in accordance with BS5837:2012 (Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction) setting out how trees shown for retention shall be protected during the construction process, shall be submitted to and approved by the Local Planning Authority.  No equipment, machinery or materials for the development shall be taken onto the site until these details have been approved.  The works must then be carried out according to the approved details and thereafter retained until competition of the development.

           

            Reason:  In order to ensure that damage does not occur to trees and hedges during building operations in accordance with saved Policy 99 of the Dacorum Borough Local Plan (2004), Policy CS12 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013) and Paragraph 174 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2021).

 

 5.        Notwithstanding the provisions of the Town and Country Planning (General Permitted Development) Order 2015 (as amended) (or any Order amending or re-enacting that Order with or without modification) no development falling within the following classes of the Order shall be carried out without the prior written approval of the Local Planning Authority:

           

            Schedule 2, Part 2, Class A

           

            Reason:  To enable the Local Planning Authority to retain control over the development in the interests of safeguarding the visual amenity of the area as well as the openess of the Green Belt in accordance with Policy CS5 of the Dacorum Core Strategy (2013) and Policy 81 of the Dacorum Local Plan (2004).

 

 

 

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.

 

 2.        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.

 

 3.        It is an offence under section 148 of the Highways Act 1980 to deposit mud or other debris on the public highway, and section 149 of the same Act gives the Highway Authority powers to remove such material at the expense of the party responsible. Therefore, best practical means shall be taken at all times to ensure that all vehicles leaving the site during construction of the development are in a condition such as not to emit dust or deposit mud, slurry or other debris on the highway.

 

 4.        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.

 

Item 5f –21/03743/FUL          Energy Conservation improvements to external fabric including external wall insulation, external window and door replacement, roof coverings replacements with increased internal roof insulation with internal communal lighting upgrade to LED fittings Blocks Of Flats On Squires Ride X3, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP2 6LE

 

The report was introduced by the case officer Phil Stanley on behalf of Elspeth Palmer

It was proposed by Councillor Maddern and seconded by Councillor McDowell that the application be Granted

Vote:

For:   9            against: 0                    Abstained: 1

 

Resolved:  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 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:

           

            1068_DBC_SR_005 Site location plan showing blocks A, B and C

            1068_DBC_SR_031 Block A Existing and Proposed elevations

            1068_DBC_SR_032 Block B Existing and Proposed elevations

            1068_DBC_SR_033 Block C Existing and Proposed elevations

           

            1068_DBC_SR_006 - Block A Block Plan

            1068_DBC_SR_007 - Block B Block Plan

            1068_DBC_SR_008 - Block C Block Plan

           

            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.