Agenda item

23/02283/FUL Construction of new vehicular access

Access To Beeches Farm Icknield Way Tring Hertfordshire 

The Case Officer, Laura Bushby introduced the report to Members and said that the application had been referred to the Committee due to contrary views of the Parish Council.

Councillor Patterson and Weston declared an interest in the item and confirmed that they will not be taking part in the discussion or voting.

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

Vote:

For:                  Against:                       Abstained:

9                      0                                  1

Resolved: That planning permission be GRANTED.

That planning permission be GRANTED

Condition(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:

Road Safety Audit Stage 1 ref: 18171

Highways Statement Rev A

23031/101

295-001 Rev D

295-015 Rev A

Arbicultural Report ref: APPA150622/1

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 and approved plans.

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).

Informative (s):

1. Works within the highway (section 278)

The applicant is advised that in order to comply with this permission it will be necessary for the developer of the site to enter into an agreement with Hertfordshire County Council as Highway Authority under Section 278 of the Highways Act 1980 to ensure the satisfactory completion of the access and associated road improvements. The construction of such works must be undertaken to the satisfaction and specification of the Highway Authority, and by a contractor who is authorised to work in the public highway. Before works commence the applicant will need to apply to the Highway Authority to obtain their permission and requirements. Further information is available via the County Council website at: https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/highways-roads-and-pavements/business-and-developer-information/development-management/highways-development-management.aspx or by telephoning 0300 1234047.        

2. 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.        

3. 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