HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL

PLANNING B COMMITTEE MEETING

1 APRIL 2014

Present: Councillors B Ellis (Chairman), Mrs Linacre and Dr Frosh

Apologies:

Absent: Councillor Thomas

In attendance Councillor Chambers

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”.

132. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.

There were no apologies for absence.

133. DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST

There were no disclosures of interest.

134. MINUTES OF THE PLANNING B COMMITTEE HELD ON 4 MARCH 2014.

The Minutes of the meeting held on 4 March 2014, previously circulated, were

duly signed as a correct record.

135. PUBLIC QUESTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDING ORDER 61.

There were no public questions.

136. APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 14/03/2014. THREE

WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 04/04/2014.

APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 21/03/2014. THREE

WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 11/04/2014.

The Committees recommendations are attached as APPENDIX A

137. LETTERS OF OBJECTION.

No letters of objection were received.

138. APPEALS

The appeals were duly noted by the Committee.

139. PRIOR NOTIFICATIONS

The list of prior notifications were noted by the Committee.

140. LIST OF WEEKLY ST ALBANS DISTRICT COUNCIL DECISIONS

The Committee noted the list of delegated decisions.

141. APPLICATION FOR TREE WORKS

The applications for tree works were noted by the Committee.

142. / DATE OF NEXT MEETING / St Albans District Council Planning (Development Control) Committee North meeting to be held on: 7 April 2014
Town Council representative: Councillor Mrs Vincent
Planning A Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday, 15 April 2014. Cllrs. M Ellis, Mrs Vincent, Newns and Williams

143. CLOSE 8.10 p.m.

Chairman ………………………………………….

Date …………………………………………………

Harpenden Town Council

APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 14/03/2014. THREE

WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 04/04/2014.

APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 21/03/2014. THREE

WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 11/04/2014.

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Ref: 5/14/0437 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Removal of conditions 9 (alterations to window at No. 26) and 12 (alterations to window) to planning permission 5/2012/2608 dated 21/11/2012 for Two storey dwelling with habitable roof space following demolition of existing single storey side extension, new vehicle crossover and associated parking at 26 Noke Shot Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HS For Mr Bruce Claridge

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION

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Ref: 5/14/0546 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Single storey front extension, new basement with lightwell, rooflights and alterations to openings at 61 Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4XF For Mr & Mrs Daniel Coyle

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION

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Ref: 5/14/0584 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Change of use from Class B1 (light industrial) to Class B8 (storage and distribution) at Unit 4 Batford Mill Lower Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5BZ For Mr & Mrs Hulse

It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE

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Ref: 5/14/0599 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Single storey rear extension with roof lantern, new bay window to ground floor rear elevation, timber pergola to rear elevation, garage conversion, alterations to openings and associated landscaping to create steps in the garden at 44 Ox Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4PJ For Mr & Mrs Matt

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION

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Ref: 5/14/0606 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Single storey rear extension with new side and rear windows and new 1.5m high close boarded fence section with 300mm of trellis above on boundary with No. 2 Carlton Road (amendment to planning application 5/2013/2768) at 3a Carlton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4SX For Ms N McGeown

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION PROVIDED NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES AND SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS ON THIS LOCALLY LISTED BUILDING SITUATED IN THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 85 (i) (c) AND 87 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.

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Ref: 5/14/0614 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Single storey front and rear extensions, front canopy and conversion of garage at 14 Tylers Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5RT For Mr & Mrs R Washbrooke

It was RESOLVED: EXPRESS CONCERN REGARDING LOSS OF THE GARAGE WHICH WOULD CREATE INSUFFICIENT PARKING PROVISION FOR THE PROPERTY. EXPRESS CONCERNS ALSO THAT THE PROPOSED SINGLE STOREY FRONT EXTENSION WOULD HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT ON THE VISUAL AMENITY AND CHARACTER OF THE AREA. POLICIES 40, 41 AND 72 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.

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Ref: 5/14/0462 Category: Ward: Harpenden North

Proposal: Discharge of Condition 2 (samples of materials) of planning permission 5/2012/2834 dated 08/01/2013 for Replacement single storey rear extension and shopfront, 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) at 95-101 Luton Road & 2 Park Mount Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3BB For Tesco Stores Ltd

It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE

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Ref: 5/14/0489 Category: Ward: Harpenden North

Proposal: Single storey rear extension, new window to side elevation and removal of chimney at 37 Roundwood Park Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AG For Mr & Mrs Davis

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION

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Ref: 5/14/0577 Category: Ward: Harpenden South

Proposal: Single storey front and side extensions, first floor rear extension, front porch and alterations to openings at 1 Aldwick Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1NG For Mr Pat O'Sullivan

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTY, NO 3 ALDWICK ROAD. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.

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Ref: 5/14/0582 Category: Ward: Harpenden South

Proposal: Two storey side and single storey rear extension at 65 Grove Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1EZ For Mr G McNamara

It was RESOLVED: EXPRESS CONCERNS REGARDING INSUFFICIENT PARKING PROVISION IN RELATION TO THE ADDITIONAL BEDROOM INCORPORATED INTO THE SCHEME. POLICY 40 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.

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Ref: 5/14/0549 Category: Ward: Harpenden West

Proposal: Discharge of Condition 14 (parking bays) of planning permission 5/2009/2168 dated 13/01/2012 for Demolition of existing dwelling and garage court and erection of four semi-detached dwellings at 57a Cowper Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5NJ For Aaron Homes Ltd

It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE

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Ref: 5/14/0570 Category: Ward: Harpenden West

Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - single storey rear extension at 13 Overstone Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5PN For Mr & Mrs Nick Klein

It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE

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Ref: 5/14/0590 Category: Ward: Harpenden West

Proposal: Conversion of garage to habitable room at 38 Churchfield Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1LL For Mrs M G Harvey

It was RESOLVED: EXPRESS CONCERNS REGARDING LOSS OF THE GARAGE IN AN AREA WHERE THERE IS LIMITED SPACE TO ACCOMMODATE AN ADDITIONAL PARKING SPACE FOR VEHICLES. POLICY 41 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.

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Proposal: Rear dormer window and two front rooflights at 45 Cowper Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5NJ For Mr & Mrs M Bailey

It was RESOLVED: 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 REFERS.

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Ref: 5/14/0600 Category: Ward: Harpenden West

Proposal: Change of use of ground floor from Class A1 (shop) to Class A2 (financial and professional services) at 135 Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1PU For Mr Robert Cammack

It was RESOLVED: RECOMMEND REFUSAL REGARDING CHANGE OF USE FROM CLASS A1 (SHOP) TO CLASS A2 (FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES). SOUTHDOWN IS A SMALL BUT VITAL RETAIL HUB AND THE LOSS OF FURTHER RETAIL SPACE WOULD THREATEN ITS SUSTAINABILITY. THE COMMITTEE THEREFORE CONSIDERED THAT THE LOSS OF A1 RETAIL SPACE TO BE CONTRARY TO THE GUIDELINES LAID OUT IN POLICY 56 OF THE LOCAL DISTRICT PLAN.

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Ref: 5/14/0601CON Category: CON Ward: Harpenden West

Proposal: Partial Discharge of Condition 5 (samples of materials) of planning permission 5/2011/2925 dated 08/02/2012 for erection of replacement dwelling with attached garage, detached annex building and new front boundary wall and gates at 27 Rothamsted Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2DN For Mr & Mrs G Blakesley

It was RESOLVED: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE

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Ref: 5/14/0486 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Part single, part two storey side and rear and part first floor side extensions with rooflights and juliet balcony to rear, single storey front extension and new pitched roof to existing front projection,alterations to openings and new openings, new hardstanding to front at 12 Manland Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QS For Mrs Leah McCarthy Hill

It was RESOLVED: EXPRESS CONCERN REGARDING LOSS OF THE GARAGE AND INSUFFICIENT PARKING PROVISION. POLICIES 40 & 41 REFER.

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Ref: 5/14/0651 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Rear conservatory at 30 Porters Hill Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5HR For Mrs Fiona Green

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION

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Ref: 5/14/0652 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Single storey front extension, conversion of garage to habitable room and two side rooflights at 12 Holly Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5RG For Mr Mark Farrar

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION

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Ref: 5/14/0669 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Part single, part two storey side and rear extension and alteration to openings at 24 Sauncey Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4QF For Mr Stephen Brooks

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION

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Ref: 5/14/0691 Category: Ward: Harpenden East

Proposal: Two storey front extension with front entrance canopy, alterations to rear roof and addition of four rooflights to existing single storey rear extension at 2 Wendover Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5SH For Mr & Mrs B & M Thompson

It was RESOLVED: THERE APPEARS TO BE INSUFFICIENT PARKING FOR THE NEWLY EXTENDED PROPERTY CONTRARY TO POLICY 40 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN.

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Ref: 5/14/0594 Category: Ward: Harpenden North

Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension, alterations to roof including increase to existing roof height, hip to gable loft conversion with two front and one rear dormer windows, first floor rear balcony and six side facing rooflights following demolition of existing side and rear extension at 16 Park Rise Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AW For Mr & Mrs Newton

It was RESOLVED: EXPRESS CONCERN REGARDING THE BALCONY INCLUDED IN THE PROPOSAL WHICH WOULD ADVERSELY AFFECT THE PRIVACY AND AMENITY OF ADJOINING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.

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Ref: 5/14/0620 Category: Ward: Harpenden North

Proposal: Demolition of existing conservatory and erection of part single, part two storey rear extension at 47 Park Mount Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AS For Mr Jerry Cave

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTY, 49 PARK MOUNT. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.

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Ref: 5/14/0653 Category: Ward: Harpenden North

Proposal: Single storey side extension and new side window at 9 Rye Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4LD For Ms S O' Neill

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: 5/14/0641 Category: Ward: Harpenden South

Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension at 1 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PJ For Mr Fred Gander

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: 5/14/0693 Category: Ward: Harpenden South

Proposal: Two storey side and rear extension and front canopy (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2013/3198) at 49 Cravells Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1BA For Chorleywood Builders Ltd

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION PROVIDED NECESSARY ROOT PROTECTION MEASURES ARE TAKEN TO PROTECT THE SCOTS PINE GROWING ALONGSIDE THE PROPERTY. POLICY 74 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.

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Ref: 5/14/0463LB Category: LB Ward: Harpenden West

Proposal: Listed Building consent - Installation of plaque to front elevation at Inn On The Green 18-20 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2HU For Green King

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE TO THE PROPOSAL, HOWEVER, THE MATERIALS SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSERVATION OFFICERS REPORT AND SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER DESIGN AND MATERIALS REGULATIONS PURPORTING TO THIS GRADE II LISTED BUILDING WHICH IS SITED IN THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 85 & 86 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.

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Ref: 5/14/0464 Category: Ward: Harpenden West

Proposal: Advertisement consent - Display of one non-illuminated sign to front elevation at Inn On The Green 18-20 Leyton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2HU For Green King

It was RESOLVED: NO OBJECTION IN PRINCIPLE TO THE PROPOSAL, HOWEVER, THE MATERIALS SHOULD BE CONSTRUCTED IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONSERVATION OFFICERS REPORT AND SUBJECT TO ANY OTHER DESIGN AND MATERIALS REGULATIONS PURPORTING TO THIS GRADE II LISTED BUILDING WHICH IS SITED IN THE HARPENDEN CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 85 & 86 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.

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Ref: 5/14/0621 Category: Ward: Harpenden West

Proposal: Front bay window, single storey front, part single, part two storey side with front dormer window and part single, part two storey rear extensions and hardstanding to front at 5 Douglas Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2EN For Mrs L Summerton

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: 5/14/0659 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 5/2013/3409 dated 11/02/2014) at 9 Birch Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5TP For Mr Stewart Cutmore

It was RESOLVED: RECOMMEND REFUSAL. PREVIOUS REASONS FOR REFUSAL DO NOT APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED.

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Ref: 5/14/0660 Category: Ward: Harpenden West

Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 15 (landscape design proposals) and 16 (soft landscape works) of planning permission 5/2013/2145 dated 18/12/2013 for Erection of a shared three storey facilities building, three storey conference centre extension and installation of solar shading to the Daniel Hall Building, along with new car park with external lighting, associated landscaping and supporting infrastructure, following demolition of existing structures and site clearance at Rothamsted Research West Common Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2JQ For Rothamsted Research and Lawes Agricultural Trust