HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL
PLANNING B COMMITTEE MEETING
14 OCTOBER 2014
Present: Councillors Rosemary Farmer (Chairman), Dr Frosh, Mrs Linacre and Thomas
Apologies:
Absent:
In attendance Planning & Finance Officer
“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”.
64. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
There were no apologies for absence.
65. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
Councillor Thomas declared a personal pecuniary interest in planning application ref 5/2014/2164 – The Glen Eagle Hotel, Harpenden.
66. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING B COMMITTEE HELD ON 16 SEPTEMBER 2014.
The Minutes of the meeting held on 16 September 2014, previously circulated, were duly signed as a correct record.
67. PUBLIC QUESTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDING ORDER 61.
There were no public questions.
68. APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 26/09/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 17/10/2014.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 03/10/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 24/10/2014.
The Committees recommendations are attached as APPENDIX A
69. LETTERS OF OBJECTION.
Letters of objection were received relating to planning application ref: 5/2014/2595 – 12 West Way, Harpenden,.
70. APPEALS
The appeals were duly noted by the Committee.
71. PRIOR NOTIFICATIONS
The list of prior notifications were noted by the Committee.
72. LIST OF WEEKLY ST ALBANS DISTRICT COUNCIL DECISIONS
The Committee noted the list of delegated decisions.
73. APPLICATION FOR TREE WORKS
The applications for tree works were noted by the Committee.
74. / DATE OF NEXT MEETING / St Albans District Council Planning (Development Control) Committee North meeting to be held on: Monday 20 October 2014Town Council representative: Councillor Mrs Vincent
Planning A Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday 28 October 2014. Cllrs. M Ellis, Mrs Vincent, Newns and Williams
75. CLOSE 8.40 pm
Chairman ………………………………………….
Date …………………………………………………
Harpenden Town Council
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 26/09/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 17/10/2014.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 03/10/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 24/10/2014.
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Ref: 5/14/2595 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Raise roof height to convert single storey to two storey dwelling and habitable loft space, two storey side extension, first floor rear extension, new roof lights, alterations to openings, demolition of garage and new hard stand for parking at 12 West Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4RD For Mr David Southall
It was RESOLVED: RECOMMEND REFUSAL REGARDING SIZE AND SCALE OF THE PROPOSAL WHICH WOULD BE LIKELY TO HAVE AN OVERBEARING IMPACT RESULTING IN LOSS OF AMENITY AND PRIVACY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTY, 14 WEST WAY. POLICIES 69 (i) AND 72 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/14/2603 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Non Material Amendment - Alterations to openings to planning permission 5/2013/3310 dated 03/02/2014 for Single storey rear extension, rear decking, fence and side rooflight at 41 Lyndhurst Drive Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5RH For Mr Timothy Cromack
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/2613 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (existing) - Use of ground and first floor as nursery for over 18 children and use of garden during lunchtime and for over one hour a day at 34 Sun Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4HA For Mrs Christine Wilson
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/2626 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Extension to existing glazed garden room at 7 Crossway Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4RA For Mr & Mrs R Taylor
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/2640 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey garden room to rear garden at 64 Dalkeith Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PW For Mr Jonathan Franks
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/2561 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: New dropped kerb and new driveway following partial removal of existing low brick wall and gate at 79 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3BA For Mrs Mint Findlay
It was RESOLVED: RECOMMEND REFUSAL. THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERED THAT THE PROPOSAL WOULD DESTROY THE STREET SCENE WHERE THE HOUSES WERE ALL LOCALLY LISTED AND WERE A CONSISTANT AND INTEGRAL PART OF THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICY 85 (i) (h) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/2619 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Single storey front and rear extensions at 29 Derwent Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3PA For Mr & Mrs A Wilson
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/2631 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Partial demolition of dining room and construction of part first floor, part two storey side and single storey rear extension with new roof over existing extension, alterations to openings and new vehicle access at 52 Lea Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4PG For Mr Robert Cammack
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/2658 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension, single storey side garage following demolition of existing detached garage, and alterations to openings at 69 Derwent Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3NY For Mr Milan Thakrar
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/2682 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Single storey front, side and rear extensions with garage conversion, roof alterations with front and rear dormer windows and rooflights to provide first floor accommodation, new chimney stack, pitched roof to converted garage, and alterations to openings (resubmission following refusal of 5/2013/2356) at 29 The Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3NB For Mr & Mrs Bryn Hughes
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO PREVIOUS REASONS FOR REFUSAL BEING ADDRESSED.
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Ref: 5/14/2215 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Creation of wildflower meadow at Harpenden Common Golf Club East Common Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1BL
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/2614 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Construction of a single storey rear extension at 4a Kingcroft Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1EJ For Mr & Ms Liam Howley & Kate Warr
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/2648 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Two storey and single storey rear extensions with first floor juliette balcony, part single storey, part first floor front extension, garage conversion and relocation of integral garage, new front porch with canopy roof over and canopy roof over new integral garage, new pitched roof to rear dormers, alterations to openings, removal of chimney, side rooflight and rear sun tubes at 33 Oakfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2NP For Mr & Mrs L O'Kelly
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION PROVIDED NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/2164 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Minor material amendment - Reconfiguration of ground floor of Block B from five, two-bedroom apartments to three two-bedroom and one three-bedroom apartments, resulting in a reduction in the total number of apartments from 26 to 25 to planning permission 5/2013/1858 dated 11/10/13 for Construction of two blocks consisting of 26 apartments, alterations to vehicular access to Townsend Lane, parking, landscaping and ancillary works following demolition of existing hotel building and section of wall fronting Luton Road at The Glen Eagle Hotel 1 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PX For Mr Michael Margenson
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
Councillor Thomas declared a personal pecuniary interest in this application and left the room whilst the application was considered.
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Ref: 5/14/2445 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Advertisement Consent - One externally illuminated fascia sign, one externally illuminated hanging sign and one externally illuminated sign at 28 High Street Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2SX For Mr Steve Russell
It was RESOLVED: RECOMMEND REFUSAL. THE PROPOSED ADVERTISING WAS CONSIDERED TO BE EXTENSIVE AND OVERBEARING, PARTICULARLY IN RESPECT OF THE INTERIOR LIT ADVERTISING WHICH NEITHER RESPECTS, PRESERVES NOR ENHANCES THE CHARACTER AND APPEARANCE OF BOTH THIS LOCALLY LISTED BUILDING AND THE CHARACTER OF THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 85 & 90 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/14/2663 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Partial garage conversion at 27 Haddon Court Milton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5NA For Mr & Mrs Sutherland
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/2666 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 5 (protection of trees) of planning permission 5/2014/2052 dated 15/09/2014 for the Construction of basement with front and rear lightwells and rear access staircase at 53 Townsend Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2RE For Mr & Mrs Flanagan
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/2588 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Alteration from flat to pitched roof on existing side extension at 23 Connaught Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TW For Florence Tutt
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICY 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/2620 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Construction of four, four bedroom town houses with habitable basement and loft accommodation, new vehicle crossovers, associated parking and landscaping following demolition of existing building at St Margarets Flats 5 Crossway Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4RB For Hesketh Homes
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/2622 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Construction of two pairs of semi-detached dwellings with habitable basement and loft accommodation, four new vehicle crossovers, associated parking and landscaping following demolition of existing dwelling at 46-48 Crossway Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QU For Hesketh Homes
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED FRONT DORMER WINDOWS, HOWEVER EXPRESS CONCERN IN RELATION TO THE REAR DORMER WINDOWS WHICH THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERED TO BE OUT OF KEEPING RESULTING IN POOR DESIGN. POLICY 72 (ii) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/2657 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Demolition of existing and erection of two semi-detached four bedroom dwellings (resubmission following refusal of 5/2013/2412) at 141 Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5RD For Mr & Mrs D Jenkins
It was RESOLVED: RECOMMEND REFUSAL AS PREVIOUS REASONS FOR REFUSAL HAVE NOT BEEN FULLY ADDRESSED.
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Ref: 5/14/2690 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Two storey side, single storey front extension and pitched roof above garage (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2014/1840) at 13 Grant Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QD For Mr Christopher Gill
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: 5/14/2705 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 2 (samples of materials), 4 (landscape design proposals) and 5 (soft landscape works) of planning permission 5/2013/3482 dated 30/05/2014 for Erection of two storey residential dwelling with habitable roofspace and two rear rooflights, new vehicular and pedestrian crossover, provision of 4 new parking spaces, construction of boundary fence and associated landscaping at 54 Granby Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5QR For Mr Michael Hesketh
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/2732 Category: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: First floor front extension, loft conversion with rear dormer window and three front rooflights at 77 Alzey Gardens Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5SZ For Mr & Mrs Alexander Syme
It was RESOLVED: EXPRESS CONCERN THAT THE DESIGN MAY NOT BE IN KEEPING WITH THE STREET SCENE. POLICY 72 (i) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/2651 Category: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Non Material Amendment - Alterations to openings of existing side wall to planning permission 5/2013/0453 dated 08/04/2014 for Single storey side and rear extensions, extension to first floor side dormer window to create new bedroom and alterations to openings at 2 How Field Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AU For Mrs Sonia Wall
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/2414 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Single storey rear extension (part retrospective) at 73 Leycroft Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JP For Mrs Sylvia Matthews
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/2562 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Demolition of existing and erection of a six bedroom house with habitable roofspace at 13 Dellcroft Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2NQ For Mr Tony Southwood
It was RESOLVED: THE COMMITTEE WERE UNABLE TO COMMENT DUE TO LACK OF CLARITY FROM THE PLANNING DOCUMENTS PROVIDED REGARDING THE PROPOSED CHANGES FROM THE EXISTING TO THE PROPOSED PLANS.
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Ref: 5/14/2688 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Single storey rear extension at 26 Coleswood Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1EQ For Mr & Mrs E Bentley
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/2693 Category: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 4 (window details), 5 (tree protection fencing) and 6 (tree protection method statement) of planning permission 5/2014/0928 dated 29/07/2014 for Part single, part two storey side and rear extensions with new chimney following demolition of existing garage, rear projections and two outbuildings (resubmission following refusal of 5/2013/2345) at 4 West Common Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LF For Mr Raymond Henderson
It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/2691 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Two storey front extension, single storey rear extension, rear rooflights, and alteration to openings at 60 Topstreet Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5TS For Mr Andrew Brown
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: 5/14/2695 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Single storey front and side extension, first floor side extension, and loft conversion with rear dormer windows at 75 Topstreet Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5TY For Mr Richard Gooch
It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO 73 TOPSTREET WAY. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/2724 Category: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 2 (samples of materials) and 4 (boundary treatment) of planning permission 5/2011/2451 dated 22/11/2011 for Extension of time limit for implementation of planning permission 5/2008/2273 for Erection of one, five bedroom dwelling with detached garage at 5 Avenue St Nicholas Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2DE For Mrs Karen Tweddle