HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING B COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON 15 MAY 2012
AT THE TOWN HALL
Present: Councillors B Ellis (Chairman), Mary Maynard, Dr Frosh and Thomas
In attendance: Councillors Weaver and Chambers
Planning & Finance Officer
20 members of the public
John Bagshaw
Town Clerk
“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”.
1. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
There were no apologies for absence.
2. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
There were no disclosures of interest.
3. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING B COMMITTEE HELD ON 17 APRIL 2012.
The Minutes of the meeting held on the 17 April 2012, previously circulated, were duly signed as a correct record.
4. PUBLIC QUESTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDING ORDER 61.
There were no public questions.
5. APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 27/04/2012. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 18/05/2012.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 04/05/2012. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 25/05/2012.
The Committees recommendations are attached as APPENDIX A
6. LETTERS OF OBJECTION
Letters of objection had been received relating to various planning applications which were tabled for Councillors information.
7. APPEALS.
The appeals were duly noted by the Committee.
8. LIST OF WEEKLY ST ALBANS DISTRICT COUNCIL DECISIONS
The Committee noted the list of delegated decisions.
9. APPLICATION FOR TREE WORKS
The applications for tree works were noted by the Committee.
10. / DATE OF NEXT MEETING / St Albans District Council Planning (Development Control) Committee North meeting to be held on: 28 May 2012Town Council representative: Councillor Newns
Planning A Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday, 29 May 2012. M Ellis, Mrs Vincent, Newns and Williams
11. CLOSE 9.30 p.m.
Chairman ………………………………………….
Date …………………………………………………
HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL APPENDIX A
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 27/04/2012. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 18/05/2012.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 04/05/2012. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 25/05/2012.
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Ref: 5/12/0791 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Variation of Condition 4 (timber windows and doors) of planning permission 5/2011/1469 for single storey front extension with garage conversion built in conjunction with 12 Maldon Court at 13 Maldon Court Carlton Road Harpenden AL5 4TB For Mr Martin Watson
NO OBJECTION PROVIDED THE VARIATION OF CONDITION 4 (TIMBER WINDOWS AND DOORS) IS NOT DETRIMENTAL TO THE CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE OF THE ORIGINAL HOUSE AND VISUAL AMENITY OF THE STREET SCENE AND IS SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 69 (ii), 72 (i), (ii) AND 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/0921 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Front fence and gate to Marquis Lane at 173 Crabtree Lane Harpenden AL5 5QX For Mr & Mrs Mark & Sharon Zimmerli
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/12/1070 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 2 (materials), 3 (tree protection) and 13 (lightwell railings) of planning permission 5/2011/2808 dated 20/01/2012 for Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of two, three bedroom semi-detached dwellings with basements and associated parking and landscaping at 1 Crossway Harpenden AL5 4RA For Admiral (UK) Contracting Ltd
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/12/1100 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Two storey side and rear extension with integral garage following demolition of existing single storey rear extension and garage and loft conversion with rooflights (resubmission following refusal of 5/2012/0326) at 1 Fallows Green Harpenden AL5 4HD For Mr & Mrs Tina & Mike Edwards
Letters of objection received, were tabled for information. Mr Yardley spoke against the application.
EXPRESS CONCERN THAT THE PREVIOUS REASONS FOR REFUSAL HAVE NOT BEEN SUFFICIENTLY ADDRESSED.
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Ref: 5/12/0909 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Part single, part two storey front, side and rear extensions (resubmission following refusal of 5/2011/3107) at 11 Ox Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4HH For Mrs Jacklyn Bryant
Letters of objection received, were tabled for information. Jackie Agg spoke against the application.
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.
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Ref: 5/12/1009 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Two storey side and part single, part two storey rear extensions with rear terrace at 33 Hillside Road Harpenden AL5 4BS For Mr Simon Bray-Stacey
EXPRESS CONCERN REGARDING LOSS OF GARAGE AND POTENTIAL INSUFFICIENT PARKING PROVISION IN RELATION TO THE PROPOSED ADDITIONAL FOURTH BEDROOM. THE COMMITTEE ALSO EXPRESSED CONCERN REGARDING THE PROPOSED BALCONY WHICH WOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF PRIVACY AND AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICIES 40 AND 72 (iv) (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/1037 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: First floor side and rear extension and alterations to openings at 46 Park Rise Harpenden AL5 3AL For Mr David White
EXPRESS CONCERN REGARDING THE PROPOSED FIRST FLOOR SIDE EXTENSION IN RELATION TO SIZE, SCALE AND DENSITY WHICH MAY HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE LIGHT AND AMENITY OF NEIGHBOURING PROPERTY, 44 PARK RISE. POLICIES 69 (i) AND 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/1067 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Single storey rear extension, insertion of front rooflights and two rear dormer windows at 69 Ox Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4PH For Mr & Mrs Joel Bellman
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/12/0993 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Two storey side and rear extension, loft conversion with rear dormer window and insertion of side gable window at 51 Grove Avenue Harpenden AL5 1EY For Mr Jim Hampson
EXPRESS CONCERN REGARDING LOSS OF GARAGE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ADDITION OF A FOURTH BEDROOM. THERE APPEARS TO BE NO PROVISIONS MADE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL PARKING ARRANGEMENTS IN THE PROPOSAL. POLICIES 40 & 72 (iv) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/1012 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Replacement four bedroom detached dwelling at 65 Meadway Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JH For Mr Marc Dench
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/12/1042 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Two storey side and single storey rear extensions, front pitched roof and canopy, rear balcony and alterations to openings at 17 Eastmoor Park Harpenden AL5 1BN For Mr George Wright
NO OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSAL IN GENERAL. HOWEVER, THE COMMITTEE EXPRESS CONCERN REGARDING THE ADDITION OF THE BALCONY TO THE REAR OF THE PROPERTY WHICH WOULD BE DETRIMENTAL TO THE RESIDENTIAL AMENITY OF NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. THE COMMITTEE WOULD ALSO PREFER TO SEE A PITCHED ROOF DESIGN ON THE SINGLE STOREY REAR EXTENSION. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/12/1066 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Single storey side extension and installation of flue (retrospective amendment to planning permission 5/2008/2768) at 1 Eastcote Drive Harpenden AL5 1SE For Mr Larry Neal
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/12/1071 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey rear extension at 20 Wheathampstead Road Harpenden AL5 1ND For Mrs Kathryn Camroux
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/12/1074 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Front porch and canopy, making good of roof to single storey extension, loft conversion incorporating two rear dormer windows, roof alterations and raising of roof and chimney stack, four rear and two front rooflights, insertion of three rooflights to ground floor side extension following part removal of existing front canopy at 1 Garden Close Harpenden AL5 2EG For Mrs Shelly Brown
EXPRESS CONCERN REGARDING THE SITING AND OVER USE OF VELUX WINDOWS TO THE FRONT OF THE PROPERTY WHICH ARE DETRIMENTAL TO THE CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE OF THE ORIGINAL HOUSE SITUATED IN THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 69, 72 (ii) & 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/1093 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Part single, part two storey side extension, first floor rear extension, rear conservatory, balcony to first floor rear elevation and alterations to openings following demolition of existing garage and utility room (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2012/0980) at 5 Hammonds Hill Harpenden AL5 2LU For Mr Bob Martin
Letters of objection received, were tabled for information. Mr Davies spoke against the application.
RECOMMEND REFUSAL. THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERED THAT THE PROPOSAL WAS INAPPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENT SITED ON THE EDGE OF THE GREEN BELT IN TERMS OF SIZE, SCALE AND BULK AND EXPRESSED CONCERN REGARDING THE SITING OF THE BALCONY TO THE REAR WHICH WOULD LEAD TO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICIES 69 (i), 70 (i), 72 (i), (iv) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/0646 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Change of use from Class B1(a) (office) to Class Sui Generis (taxi office) and erection of 5m high antenna (retrospective) at 38 Station Road Harpenden AL5 4ST For Mr Tariq Khan-Kiani
THE COMMITTEE HAVE NO OBJECTION TO THE CHANGE OF USE FROM CLASS B1 (A) (OFFICE) TO CLASS SUI GENERIS (TAXI OFFICE) IN PRINCIPLE. HOWEVER, THE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE IT POINTED OUT THAT IT OBJECTS TO RETROSPECTIVE APPLICATIONS IN GENERAL.
THE COMMITTEE ALSO EXPRESSED CONCERN REGARDING THE ADVERTISING DISPLAYED ACROSS THE FRONTAGE OF THE PROPERTY AND STATED THAT THIS WAS OUT OF KEEPING WITH THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA AND THAT A MORE SYMPATHETIC FORM OF ADVERTISING SHOULD BE DISPLAYED. POLICIES 78 (i). (ii), (iii), (v), 85 (i) AND 90 (iv) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/0682CON Category: CON Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 3 (samples of materials) and 11 (landscape design proposals) of planning permission 5/2011/1726 dated 19/09/2011 for Detached six bedroom dwelling with integral garage at Land Adj To 56 Park Avenue North Harpenden For Mr A Clewer
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/12/0942 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Replacement two storey dwelling with basement at 15a Park Avenue South Harpenden AL5 2DZ For Clague
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO SUITABLE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA AND PROVIDED WINDOW TO WALL RATIOS ARE APPROPRIATE. POLICY 85 (i) (c), (d) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/12/0946 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Single storey rear extension, installation of extractor system, associated alterations to roof and insertion of gate to garden wall at 41 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2SD For Mr Luke Godfrey
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS ON THIS LISTED BUILDING SITED IN THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 85 (i) (c) AND 87 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/0986 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Conservation Area Consent - Demolition of existing two storey dwelling at 15a Park Avenue South Harpenden AL5 2DZ For Clague
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO SUITABLE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA AND PROVIDED WINDOW TO WALL RATIOS ARE APPROPRIATE. POLICY 85 (i) (c), (d) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/12/0999LB Category: LB Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Listed Building Consent - Single storey rear extension, refurbishment of building associated with restaurant use involving internal works (repairs to walls, partitions and ceiling, installation of services, repainting and retiling) and external works (repairs to brickwork, repainting of windows and replacement sills, rebuilding of chimney, improvements to guttering and rainwater services), installation of extractor system and associated alterations to roof, removal of external services, replacement signage and repair of shop front lighting, repaving to rear yard and new gate opening in garden wall at 41 High Street Harpenden AL5 2SD For Mr Luke Godfrey
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS ON THIS LISTED BUILDING SITED IN THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 85 (i) (c) AND 87 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/1027CON Category: CON Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 5 (samples of materials) and 16 (provision for tree planting) of planning permission 5/2011/2925 dated 08/03/2012 for Erection of replacement dwelling with attached garage, detached annex building and new front boundary wall and gates at 27 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden AL5 2DN For Mr & Mrs G Blakesley
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/12/1028 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Variation of Conditions 6 (timber windows) and 7 (timber doors) of planning permission 5/2011/2925 dated 08/03/2012 for Erection of replacement dwelling with attached garage, detached annex building and new front boundary wall and gates at 27 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden AL5 2DN For Mr & Mrs G Blakesley
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS WITHIN THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICY 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/1073 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey side extension and outbuildings and erection of part single, part two storey side and rear extensions, basement extension, garage conversion with link to dwelling, new detached double garage, new crossover and alterations to openings (amendment to planning permission 5/2012/0200 dated 05/04/2012) at 1 Maple Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2DY For Mr Robert Prynn
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS ON THIS LOCALLY LISTED BUILDING SITUATED WITHIN THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 85 (i) (c) AND 87 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/12/1088CON Category: CON Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 14 (details of conservation style rooflights) of planning permission 5/2011/2533 dated 19/12/2011 for Erection of detached dwelling, detached double garage and associated access at Vienna House 3 Park Avenue South Harpenden AL5 2DZ For Alban Developments Ltd
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/12/1111 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Part single, part two storey rear extension, new roof to existing single storey rear extension and alterations to openings (amendment to planning permission 5/2011/0059 dated 22/03/2011) at 43 Cowper Road Harpenden AL5 5NJ For Mr & Mrs J H Bonnington
NO OBJECTION PROVIDED NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/12/1113 Category: Ward: Harpenden West