Agenda item

5h, 21/01443/ADV - Fascia and hanging board signs

97 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire

Councillor Hobson declared an interest in this item. She stated she would not take part in the discussion or voting as she is the business owner.

The Case Officer, Sally Robins introduced the report to Members and said that the application has been referred to the Committee as the applicant is a DBC Councillor.

It was proposed by Councillor Doris and seconded by Councillor Wyatt-Lowe to move the Officers recommendation and Grant the application.

Vote:

For:  8              Against: 0                     Abstained: 1

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

RECOMMENDATION

That advertisement consent be GRANTED

Conditions and Reasons:

 1.        This consent is granted for a period of five years commencing on the date of this notice.

            Reason:  To comply with Regulation 14(7) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007.

 2.        (a)  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.

            (b)  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.

            (c)  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.

            (d)  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.

            (e)  No advertisement shall be sited or displayed so as to: (i) endanger persons using any highway, railway, waterway, dock, harbour or aerodrome (civil or military); (ii) obscure, or hinder the ready interpretation of, any traffic sign, railway signal or aid to navigation by water or air; or (iii) 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 Regulation 14(7) of the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007;  coupled with the requirements of Policy CS12 of the Dacorum Borough Core Strategy (2013) and Paragraph 132 of the National Planning Policy Framework (2019).

Informatives:

 1.        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 County Council website at: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/business-and-developer-information/business-licences/business-licences.aspx or by telephoning 0300 1234047.

 2.        Obstruction of highway: 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 County Council website at:   

            https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/business-and-developer-information/business-licences/business-licences.aspx or by telephoning 0300 1234047.

 3.        Debris and deposits on the highway: It is an offence under section 148 of the Highways Act 1980 to deposit compost, dung or other material for dressing land, or any rubbish on a made up carriageway, or any or other debris on a highway to the interruption of any highway user. 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 and use thereafter are in a condition such as not to emit dust or deposit mud, slurry or other debris on the highway. Further information is available by telephoning 0300 1234047.

 4.        Projecting signs: Notwithstanding any consent issued under the Town and Country Planning Act, a licence issued under the provisions of Section 177 of the Highways Act 1980 is required prior to the erection of any part of the projection or overhang into or over the public highway. Further information is available via the County Council's website: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/business-and-developer-information/business-licences/oversail-licence-to-overhang-a-structure-on-a-public-road.aspx or telephoning 0300 1234047.

 5.        Advertisement 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 (paragraph 38) and in accordance with the Town and Country Planning (Development Management Procedure) (England) (Amendment No. 2) Order 2015.