Dear Councillor 28 November 2013
You are hereby summoned to the next Planning B Committee meeting to be held on
Tuesday 3 December 2013 at 7.30 p.m. in the Town Hall. On Rota: Councillors B Ellis, Mrs Linacre, Thomas and Dr Frosh
To assist in the speedy and efficient dispatch of business, members requiring further information on items included on the Agenda are requested to enquire prior to the meeting.
Yours sincerely
John Bagshaw
Town Clerk
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
2. DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Members are reminded to make any declarations of disclosable pecuniary and/or
personal interests that they may have in relation to items on this Agenda.
You should declare at this part of the meeting your interest by stating:
(a) the item you have the interest in;
(b) whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest and the nature of the interest,
whereupon you will not participate in the discussion or vote on that matter,
unless dispensation has been requested and granted;
(c) whether it is a personal interest and the nature of the interest.
3. MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE PLANNING B COMMITTEE HELD ON
5 NOVEMBER 2013. Circulated herewith. Pages 1-10
4. PUBLIC QUESTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDING ORDER 62.
5. APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 15/11/2013. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 06/12/2013.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 22/11/2013. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 13/12/2013.
APPENDIX A Pages 11-20
6. LETTERS OF OBJECTION
No letters of objection received for consideration
7. APPEALS APPENDIX B Pages 21-22
30 Marquis Lane, Harpenden
8. PRIOR NOTIFICATIONS APPENDIX C Pages 23-24
9. LIST OF WEEKLY ST ALBANS DISTRICT COUNCIL DECISIONS
APPENDIX D Pages 25-38
10. APPLICATIONS FOR TREE WORKS APPENDIX E Pages 39-44
11. / DATE OF NEXT MEETING / St Albans District Council Planning (Development Control) Committee North meeting to be held on 9 December 2013Town Council representative: Cllr Dr Frosh
Planning A Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday. 17 December 2013. Cllrs M Ellis, Mrs Vincent, Newns and Williams
12. CLOSE
Harpenden Town Council
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 15/11/2013. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 06/12/2013.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 22/11/2013. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 13/12/2013.
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Ref: 5/13/2728 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Loft conversion incorporating front and rear windows and rooflights, single storey side extensions, roof extension over garage to provide living accommodation, and alterations to openings at 75 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4RL For Mr & Mrs Tully
HISTORY: 5/09/0265 Loft conversion incorporating front and rear windows and rooflights, single storey side extensions, roof extension over garage to provide living accommodation, and alterations to openings and vehicle crossovers. HTC: No objection SADC: Permit
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/2950 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Single storey side extension at 22 Hill Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5JE For Mr Steve Chapman
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE TREE ROOT PROTECTION MEASURES BEING TAKEN. POLICY 74 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/2933 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) - Rear conservatory at 321 Luton Road Harpenden AL5 3LW For Mr Peter Morris
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/2798 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Two storey side and single storey rear extensions and alterations to openings at 6 Grange Court Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1BY For Mrs Nicola Chadney
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS ON THIS LOCALLY LISTED BUILDING SITED IN THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 85 (i) (c) & 87 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/13/2965 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Ground floor rear, first floor side extensions and loft conversion with internal alterations at 32 Prospect Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PL For Mr Paul Cluelow-Phillips
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: EXPRESS CONCERNS REGARDING THE TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION AND THE DETRIMENTAL IMPACT THAT IT MAY HAVE ON NEIGHBOURING PROPERTY, 25 HAMMONDSWICK, IN TERMS OF OVERLOOKING AND LOSS OF PRIVACY. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/2792 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Two storey side and single storey rear extension at 8 Bowers Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4EW For Mr & Mrs P & A Hepplewhite
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: RECOMMEND REFUSAL. THE TWO STOREY SIDE EXTENSION WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON NEIGHBOURING PROPERTY, 6 BOWERS WAY, BLOCKING OUT NATURAL LIGHT AND CREATING LOSS OF AMENITY. CONCERNS EXPRESSED THAT THE PROPOSAL WOULD CAUSE A TERRACING EFFECT TO THE STREET SCENE RESULTING IN AN UNACCEPTABLE ADDITION WHICH NEITHER ENHANCES NOR PRESERVES THE APPEARANCE OF THIS LOCALLY LISTED BUILDING SITED IN THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. . POLICIES (69) (i), 72 (i), (v), 85 (i) (a), (b), (d) & 87 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/13/2939 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Ground floor rear infill link extension with glazed rooflight at Atlas House 10 High Street Harpenden AL5 2TB For Ashtons
HISTORY: 5/2013/2636 Advertisement consent - one non illuminated fascia sign with lettering HTC: No objection subject to compliance with Policies 85(i) (c) and 90 of the District Plan. SADC: Pending
5/2013/2543 Replacement shopfront HTC: No objection subject to compliance with Policies 85(i) (c) and 90 of the District Plan. SADC: Pending
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS ON THIS LOCALLY LISTED BUILDING SITED IN THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 85 (i) (c) & 87 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/13/2944 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Construction of detached garage and new vehicle crossover at 66 Overstone Road Harpenden AL5 5PJ For Mr B Shah
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION TO THIS PROPOSAL SUBJECT TO NO SUBSTANTIAL LOSS OF ON STREET PARKING IN THIS NPZ AREA. HOWEVER THERE ARE CONCERNS REGARDING THE LOSS OF TREES AT THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY. POLICIES 42 & 74 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/13/2951 Category: Ward: Harpenden West *****
Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey vehicle repair and maintenance shed and construction of three storey office at Victoria Garage Victoria Road Harpenden AL5 4EB For Mr Darren Goes
HISTORY: 5/10/0689 Single storey front extension to garage. HTC: No objection subject to appropriate design and use of materials within the Conservation Area. Policy 85 (i) (c) of the District Plan refers. SADC: Permit
RECOMMENDATION: TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/2960 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: New pitched roof with two rooflights to existing rear projection (resubmission following refusal of 5/2013/1126) at 41 Queens Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1QW For Mr & Mrs Mobbs
HISTORY: 5/13/1126 New conservatory style roof to existing rear projection HTC: No objection subject to appropriate design and use of materials in the Conservation Area. Policy 85 (i) (c) of the District Plan refers. SADC: Refuse. By reason of its unsympathetic design and the non-traditional materials used, the proposed replacement glazed roof would fail to preserve or enhance, but would be detrimental to the character and appearance of this locally listed building and this part of the Harpenden Conservation Area, contrary to Policy 72 (ii) (Extensions in Residential Areas), Policy 85 (i) preamble, (i) c) and (i) e) (Development in Conservation Areas) and the aims of the NPPF. Appeal Lodged
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA ON THIS LOCALLY LISTED BUILDING AND PROVIDED PREVIOUS REASONS FOR REFUSAL HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED. POLICIES 85 (i) (c) & 87 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/13/2964 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: First floor rear extension at 36 Southdown Road Harpenden AL5 1PG For Mrs Kiran Khosla
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION PROVIDED NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTY, NO 38 SOUTHDOWN ROAD AND SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 72 (v) & 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/13/3004 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension with side canopy and alterations to openings at 2 Dalewood Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5RY For Mr N Ebbutt
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/3053 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Single storey rear extension, part single, part two storey side extension, front bay window to ground floor, alterations to openings and construction of new chimney stack following demolition of existing chimney stack, garage and greenhouse at 53 Station Road Harpenden AL5 4XE For Mr John Beecham
HISTORY: 5/2009/0481 Demolition of greenhouse and erection of single storey rear extension, two first floor rear extensions and alterations to openings (amendment to planning permission 5/09/0116). HTC: No objection SADC: Permit
5/09/0116 Demolition of greenhouse and erection of single storey rear extension, two first floor rear extensions and alterations to openings. HTC: No objection provided no loss of amenity to neighbouring properties. Policy 72 (v) of the District Plan refers. SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/2686 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Part single storey, front, side and rear, part two storey side and rear extensions (Amendment to planning permission 5/2012/0909 allowed on appeal dated 19/11/2012 for Part single storey, front, side and rear, part two storey side and rear extensions) at 11 Ox Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4HH For Mrs Jacklyn Bryant
HISTORY: 5/13/2313 Non material amendment - change from tiled sloping roof to flat roof with glass rooflight to single storey rear extension of planning permission 5/2012/0909, allowed on appeal dated 19/11/2012 for part single storey, front, side and rear, part two storey. HTC: Invalid SADC: Invalid
5/12/0909 Part single storey, front, side and rear, part two storey side and rear extensions (resubmission following refusal of 5/2011/3107). HTC: Express concern regarding the part two storey front extension in relation to size and scale which would have a detrimental effect on the street scene. The Committee considered that previous reasons for refusal had still not been sufficiently addressed. Policies 69 (i) and 72 (i) of the District Plan refer. SADC: Refuse. By reason of its design, siting and scale, the proposed extensions would result in a contrived and awkward form of development, which fails to be in keeping with the character and appearance of the existing house and would be detrimental to the visual amenity of the surrounding area. The proposal would be contrary to Policy 69(i) (General Design and Layout) and Policy 72(i) (ii) (Extensions in Residential Areas) of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994. APPEAL ALLOWED.
5/11/3107 Single storey front and side and two storey side and rear extensions. HTC: Express concern regarding size, bulk and contrived roof form which is not in keeping with the existing property. The two storey side extension is over large and would have a detrimental impact on the neighbouring property, No. 13 Ox Lane. Policies 69 (i) and 72 (ii) (v) of the District Plan refer. SADC: Refused. By reason of its height, design, siting and scale, the proposed two storey rear extension would result in a contrived and awkward form of development, which fails to be in keeping with the character and appearance of the existing house and would be detrimental to the visual amenity of the surrounding area. the proposal would be contrary to Policy 69(i) (General Design and Layout) and Policy 72(i) (ii) (Extensions in Residential Areas) of the St Albans District local plan review 1994
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/2767 Category: Ward: Harpenden North *****
Proposal: Variation of Condition 7 (development shall be carried in accordance with the approved plans) of planning permission 5/2012/2834 dated 08/01/2013 for replacement single storey rear extension and shop front, conversion of existing roof space with three front dormer windows, three rear rooflights and first floor rear extension to create three, one bedroom and one, two bedroom self contained flats and alterations to openings at 95-101 Luton Road & 2 Park Mount Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3BB For Tesco Stores Ltd
HISTORY: 5/12/2834 Replacement single storey rear extension and shop front, conversion of existing roof space with three front dormer windows, three rear rooflights and first floor rear extension to create three, one bedroom and one, two bedroom self contained flats and alterations to openings (resubmission following refusal of 5/2012/1381) HTC: The Committee were not convinced that the previous reasons for refusal had been fully met and expressed concerns about the lack of parking provision for the flats and the impact that this may have on neighbouring residents and retail units. Policy 40 of the District Plan refers. SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION: TO BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/2920 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Single storey rear extension with rooflight, partial garage conversion and alterations to openings at 14 The Pleasance Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3NA For Mr & Mrs Munns
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/2925 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Part single, part two storey side extension with front and rear rooflights, single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage and utility room (part retrospective) (amendment to planning permission 5/2012/3117) at 11 Roundwood Park Harpenden AL5 3AB For Jane Hyman
HISTORY: 5/2012/3117 Part single, part two storey side extension with front and rear rooflights, single storey rear extension following demolition of existing garage and utility room HTC: No objection subject to no loss of amenity and provided that the proposals are not detrimental to the appearance of the green belt to which this property abuts the boundary. Policies 1 and 72 (v) of the District Plan refer. SADC: Permit
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/2994 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Roof extension with front dormer window and new side window at 13 Wood End Hill Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3EZ For Mr Michael Franklin
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/3040 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Amendment to planning permission 5/2012/3132 dated 17/01/2013 for a Single storey side extension, hipped to gable roof alterations with two rear dormer windows, one rear rooflight and three front rooflights at 39 Park Mount Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AS For Mr & Mrs A Fowlds