HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING A COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON 21 JANUARY 2014
AT THE TOWN HALL
Present: Councillor M Ellis (Chairman)
Councillors Newns, Mrs Vincent and Williams
Apologies: None
Absent: None
In attendance: Councillor John Chambers
Heather Scott, Planning, Information and Facilities Officer
0 Members of the public
“Informed by the information available, the following decisions were taken by the Harpenden Town Councillors. Those Councillors who are also serving on the District Council will also consider the matter afresh at district level in the light of all the evidence including the relevant officer’s report”.
97. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
There were no apologies for absence.
98. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
Councillor Williams declared a personal non pecuniary interest in planning applications ref: 5/2013/3339 and 5/2013/3340 as a member of Hertfordshire County Council.
99. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING A COMMITTEE HELD ON 19 NOVEMBER 2013.
The Minutes of the meeting held on the 19 November 2013, previously circulated, were duly signed as a correct record.
100. PUBLIC QUESTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDING ORDER 61.
There were no public questions.
101. APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 29/11/2013. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 20/12/2013.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 06/12/2013. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 27/12/2013.
The Committees recommendations are attached as APPENDIX A
102. LETTERS OF OBJECTION
There were no letters of objection for consideration.
103. APPEALS
There were no appeals for consideration.
104. PRIOR NOTIFICATIONS
There were no prior notifications for consideration.
105. LIST OF WEEKLY ST ALBANS DISTRICT COUNCIL DECISIONS.
The decisions list was duly noted by the Committee.
106. APPLICATION FOR TREE WORKS
The applications for tree works were noted by the Committee.
107. / DATE OF NEXT MEETING / St Albans District Council Planning (Development Control) Committee North meeting to be held on Monday 13 January 2014 – NewnsPlanning B Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday, 03 December 2013. B Ellis, Dr Frosh, Mrs Linacre and Thomas.
108. CLOSE 9.05 p.m.
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HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL APPENDIX A
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 03/01/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 24/01/2014.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 10/01/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 31/01/2014.
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Ref: 5/13/3236 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Two storey side and single storey rear extension following demolition of existing outbuildings, new front porch and new vehicle access and parking at 16 Someries Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HU For Mr Ross Martin
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 53 NOKE SHOT. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/3310 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Single storey rear extension, rear decking, fence and side rooflight (resubmission following refusal of 5/2013/1817) at 41 Lyndhurst Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5RH For Mr Tim Cromack
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 39 LYNDHURST DRIVE. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/3339HCC Category: HCC Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: New building containing 8 classrooms and ancillary teaching space; an extension to the existing school hall; a covered walkway between the buildings; additional car parking improved playing fields and play space and the retention of the temporary classroom block until the completion of the development at High Beeches Primary School Aldwickbury Crescent Harpenden AL5 5SD For Hertfordshire County Council
Councillor Williams declared a personal non pecuniary interest in this application as a member of Hertfordshire County Council.
It was RESOLVED: THE COMMITTEE ARE IN FAVOUR OF THE PROPOSAL AND FEEL THE PROPOSAL HAS BEEN WELL THOUGHT OUT.
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Ref: 5/13/3340HCC Category: HCC Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Expansion of car park area to facilitate a 'Park and Stride' facility for parents dropping off and collecting children from High Beeches Primary School at Crabtree Sports Field Waldegrave Park Harpenden For Mr Chay Dempster
Councillor Williams declared a personal non pecuniary interest in this application as a member of Hertfordshire County Council.
It was RESOLVED: THE COMMITTEE ARE IN FAVOUR OF THE PROPOSAL AND FEEL IT IS A GOOD USE OF THE SITE.
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Ref: 5/13/3353 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Single storey front extension, new pitched roof over front and side extensions, garage conversion and alterations to openings at 70 Waveney Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QZ For Mr & Mrs J Sjoverman
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 68 WAVENEY ROAD. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
______Ref: 5/13/3363 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Two storey side extension (resubmission following refusal of 5/2013/2720) at 34 Porters Hill Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HR For Mr & Mrs Neill Redway
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO THE PREVIOUS REASONS FOR REFUSAL BEING FULLY ADDRESSED. THE COMMITTEE REQUEST THAT SHOULD THE PROPOSAL BE GRANTED A CONDITION BE PLACED ON THE PERMISSION OF NO PARKING OR POSITIONING OF MATERIALS AND SKIPS ON THE GREEN FACING THE SITE.
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Ref: 5/13/3375 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Part single, part two storey rear extension, conversion of garage, construction of double garage, new vehicle crossover and alterations to openings at 40 Roundwood Park Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AF For Mr Mike Bedford
It was RESOLVED: EXPRESS CONCERN. THE COMMITTEE HAVE NO OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED EXTENSIONS, HOWEVER ARE CONCERNED OVER THE BULK, MASSING AND POSITIONING OF THE PROPOSED DOUBLE GARAGE WHICH APPEARS OVER DOMINANT ON THE PLOT. POLICIES 72 (i) AND (ii) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/3198 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Two storey side and rear extension and front canopy at 49 Cravells Road Harpenden AL5 1BA For Chorleywood Builders Ltd
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH POLICIES 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN.
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Ref: 5/13/3354 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Non Material Amendment - Alteration to openings of planning permission 5/2012/1105 dated 19/06/2012 for Part single part two storey side extension following demolition of garage and outbuildings at 19 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LH For Mr & Mrs Adrian Cloake
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/3217 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Removal of Condition 1 (permission for limited period of one year) of planning permission 5/2013/2357 dated 29/10/2013 Display of 8 floodlights-retrospective (resubmission following refusal of 5/2013/0514) at 17 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2UA For Mr P Brayley
It was RESOLVED: RECOMMEND REFUSAL FOR PERMANENT FLOODLIGHTING ON THIS SITE IN THE CONSERVATION AREA, DUE TO THE LIGHT POLLUTION CURRENTLY BEING CREATED THUS LEADING TO A LOSS OF AMENITY TO THE NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES BORDERING THE SITE. THE COMMITTEE ARE ALSO DISAPPOINTED THAT THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN ADHERED TO IN TERMS OF STYLE OF LIGHTING AND THE HOURS OF USE. POLICIES 80 & 85 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/3351 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey rear extension, garage conversion, loft conversion incorporating rear dormer window and front rooflights, patio area adjacent to extension and alterations to openings at 85 Overstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PL For Mr & Mrs Wallek
RECOMMENDATION: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
______Ref: 5/13/3355 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension at 5 Hales Meadow Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4JB For Mr & Mrs Macdonald
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 6 HALES MEADOW. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS AND COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN.
______Ref: 5/13/3366 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Conversion of existing garage to utility room and replace existing garage door with new windows, replace existing side window with new door and brick up excess openings at 8 Claygate Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2HF For Mr & Mrs Taylor
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/3370 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Loft conversion with front rooflights and rear dormer window (resubmission following refusal of 5/2013/1909) at 52 Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1PQ For Mr & Mrs Wall
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN.
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Ref: 5/13/3312CON Category: CON Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 2 (samples of materials) of planning permission 5/2013/0300 dated 26/04/2013 for demolition of existing garage and outbuildings and erection of replacement double garage at 18 Ox Lane Harpenden AL5 4HE For Mr Ben Noakes
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/3341CON Category: CON Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 2 (samples of materials) and 5 & 6 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission 5/2103/0430 dated 26/04/2013 for construction of new side wall and extension of existing car port and 1.5m high timber gates and 1m high brick wall at 18 Ox Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4HE For Mr Ben Noakes
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/3424 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Two storey side extension at 145 Aldwickbury Crescent Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5SR For Mr & Mrs Sam Das
It was RESOLVED: EXPRESS CONCERN OVER THE ROOF FORM. THE COMMITTEE FEEL A HIPPED END WOULD BE MORE SYMPATHETIC IN THE SCHEME. CONCERN IS ALSO EXPRESSED THAT THERE IS INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR THE INCREASE IN BEDROOMS. POLICIES 40, 72 (i), (ii) AND (iv) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
______Ref: 5/13/3337 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Non-Material Amendment - replacement of front bay window and chimney stack of planning permission 5/2012/2809 dated 12/12/2012 for front, side and rear extensions, raising and replacement of roof to create first floor accommodation and front dormer window at 66 Park Rise Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AL For Mr Jonathan Dale
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/3394CP Category: CP Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Side extension at 19 Lea Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4PQ For Mr J Horrocks
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/3407 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Conversion of garage to habitable room, rear dormer window and alterations to existing side projection at 34 Park Mount Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AR For Mr David Pearson
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/3380 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Two storey rear extension, single storey front and side extensions, alterations to roof and extension of roof height to create additional attic accommodation, front and rear dormer windows and front, side and rear rooflights at 8 Hatching Green Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LB For Mr David Slobom
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/3427 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Demolition of existing and erection of a six bedroom dwelling and detached garage at 7 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PG For Mr & Mrs Pearce
It was RESOLVED: RECOMMEND REFUSAL. THE COMMITTEE ARE NOT IN FAVOUR OF THE DESIGN OF THE PROPOSED NEW DWELLING IN TERMS OF THE BULK, MASSING AND ROOF DESIGN WITH FRONT FACING DORMER WINDOWS. CONCERN IS ALSO EXPRESSED OVER THE RELATIONSHIP THE NEW DWELLING WILL HAVE WITH NO. 5 THE UPLANDS WITH THE FOOTPRINT MOVING FURTHER BACK ON THE PLOT, LEADING TO A POSSIBLE LOSS OF AMENITY.
THE COMMITTEE ARE ALSO NOT IN FAVOUR OF THE POSITIONING, SIZE, BULK AND MASSING OF THE PROPOSED DETACHED TRIPLE GARAGE AT THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY. THE EXISTING STREETSCENE IS OF A MORE OPEN FRONTAGE WITH GARAGES INCORPORATED INTO THE BUILD AS OPPOSED TO BEING INDEPENDENT.
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Ref: 5/13/1916 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Detached single garage at 9a Aplins Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PZ For Mrs Joanna Segalon
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN.
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Ref: 5/13/3379CP Category: CP Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Freestanding poolside building (resubmission following refusal of 5/2013/2788CP) at 37 Park Avenue North Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2EE For Mr James Leigh
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/3382 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 3 (additional details), 8 (site investigation scheme), 9 (surface water drainage) and 10 (disposal of foul & surface water & installation of oil & petrol separators) of planning permission 5/2013/1407 dated 29/10/2013 for Replacement underground fuel tanks, vent stack and associated works at Townsend Service Station 17 Luton Road Harpenden AL5 2UA For BP Oil Ltd
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/3409 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Demolition of existing and erection of two, four bedroom semi detached dwellings, new vehicle access and associated landscaping (resubmission following refusal of 5/2013/2734 dated 04/15/2013) at 9 Birch Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5TP For Mr Stewart Cutmore
It was RESOLVED: EXPRESS CONCERN THAT THE PREVIOUS REASONS FOR REFUSAL HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY ADDRESSED.
______Ref: 5/13/3417 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Single storey rear extension at 19 Gordons Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1LQ For Mrs Elizabeth Sibley
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/3422 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Two storey side extension at 80 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2UT For Mr Karl Palmer
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 1B HOLLYBUSH LANE. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS AND COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN.
______Ref: 5/13/3433 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Replacement windows and front and rear door (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2013/3257) at Arden House 7 Arden Grove Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4SJ For Jarvis Homes Ltd
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN.
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Ref: 5/13/3449CON Category: CON Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 7 & 8 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission 5/2012/0942 dated 14/06/2012 for replacement two storey dwelling with basement at 15a Park Avenue South Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2DZ For Mr Scarlett
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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