Dear Councillor 25 July 2013
You are hereby summoned to the next Planning A Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday, 30 July 2013 at 7.30 p.m. in the Town Hall. On Rota: Councillors M Ellis, Newns, Vincent and Williams.
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. DISCLOSURE 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 MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING A COMMITTEE HELD ON
02 JULY 2013. Circulated herewith. Pages 1 - 8
4. PUBLIC QUESTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDING ORDER 62.
5. APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 12/07/2013. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 02/08/2013.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 19/07/2013. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 09/08/2013.
APPENDIX A Pages 9 - 22
6. LETTERS OF OBJECTION APPENDIX B Pages 23 - 24
5/13/1802 Avenue St Nicholas, Harpenden
7. APPEALS APPENDIX C Pages 25 - 26
65a Ox Lane, Harpenden
8. PRIOR NOTIFICATIONS APPENDIX D Pages 27 - 32
9. LIST OF WEEKLY ST ALBANS DISTRICT COUNCIL DECISIONS
APPENDIX E Pages 33 - 46
10. APPLICATIONS FOR TREE WORKS APPENDIX F Pages 47 - 51
11. / DATE OF NEXT MEETING / St Albans District Council Planning (Development Control) Committee North meeting to be held on Monday 5 August 2013 – NewnsPlanning B Committee meeting to be held on Tuesday, 13 August 2013. B Ellis, Dr Frosh, Mrs Linacre and Thomas
12. CLOSE
HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL APPENDIX A
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 12/07/2013. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 02/08/2013.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 19/07/2013. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 09/08/2013.
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Ref: 5/13/1600 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Side and rear extension, rear dormer and front rooflights to create habitable roof space at 48 Marquis Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5AE For Mr & Mrs A Wise
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/1606CP Categoy: CP Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Loft conversion with front and rear rooflights and second floor side facing window at 10 Maldon Court Carlton Road Harpenden AL5 4TB For Mrs Ruth King
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/1621 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Part single, part two storey side extension at 17 Waldegrave Park Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5SF For Mr & Mrs A Dadswell
NO HISTORY
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: 5/13/1623 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Part single, part two storey side extension at 21 Chesterton Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5ST For Mrs L Davies
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
______Ref: 5/13/1477 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: First floor side extension at 35 Park Rise Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3AP For Mr Tony Solano
NO HISTORY
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: 5/13/1565 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 4 (hard landscape works) and 6 (tree and hedge planting) of planning permission 5/2011/2278, allowed on appeal, dated 05/10/2012 for erection of two two storey detached dwellings, and two storey side extension and two storey rear extension to existing dwelling at 21 Wood End Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3EE For Mr Chris Baxter
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
______Ref: 5/13/1580 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: First floor rear extension and enlargement of ground floor rear windows at 25 Meadway Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JN For Mr & Mrs K Maddox
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/13/1587 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Single storey rear extension, porch infill extension, new first floor and ground floor windows and alterations to openings at 4 Wheathampstead Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1LZ For Mr & Mrs Dave & Caroline Allen
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/13/1617 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Demolition of existing and construction of replacement five bedroom detached dwelling at 15 Hammondswick Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2NR For Mr & Mrs Stewart
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/13/1655 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Single storey rear extension, small shuttered window to existing garage door, and replacement timber windows on front elevation (resubmission following invalid application of 5/2013/1173) (amended description + amended plans) at 120 Cravells Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1BQ For Mr Daniel O'Kelly
NO HISTORY – APPLICATION 5/13/1173 NOT CONSIDERED.
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA AND NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 118 CRAVELLS ROAD. POLICIES 72 (v) AND 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/1294 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Advertisement Consent - Display of non-illuminated sign to rear elevation of car valeting bay (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2012/3306) at 17 Luton Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2UA For Mr Paul Brayley
HISTORY: 5/12/3306 Advertisement Consent - Display of non-illuminated sign to rear elevation of car valeting bay HTC: The Committee is conscious of the need to balance the competitive position of the applicant's business with this sensitive site in the Conservation Area. It is noted that the applicant's used car business benefits from the garage forecourt and the use of sail banners.
Given the location of the proposed sign beyond the BP/M&S service station where there is already a plethora of advertising, the Committee recommends refusal. Policy 90 (iv) of the District Plan refers. SADC: Withdrawn
RECOMMENDATION: COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/13/1526 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 17 (tree/natural feature protection: fencing), 18 (landscape design proposals) and 22 (juliette balconies details) of planning permission 5/2012/2966 dated 19/02/2013 for five bedroom detached dwelling following demolition of existing dwelling at 1a Rosebery Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2QT For Mr Munro
RECOMMENDATION: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
______Ref: 5/13/1557 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Part single, part two storey side and rear extension at 97 Topstreet Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5TY For Mr & Mrs Shane Suter
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/13/1573 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Two storey side and rear extension, single storey front, side and rear extension, loft conversion with rooflights, creation of basement level and alterations to openings, erection of garage following demolition of play room at 12 Park Avenue South Harpenden Herts AL5 2EA For Mr Bob Cammack
HISTORY: 5/13/0754 Two storey side and rear extension, single storey front, side and rear extensions, loft conversion with rooflights, creation of basement level and alterations to openings following demolition of existing games room (resubmission following approval of 5/2012/3266) HTC: No objection provided the necessary permissions are obtained for the removal of the trees. Policies 74 & 85 (i) (i) of the District Plan refer. SADC: Permit.
5/12/3266 Two storey side and rear extension, single storey front, side and rear extensions, loft conversion with rooflights, creation of basement level and alterations to openings following demolition of existing games room (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/12/2548) HTC: No objection subject to appropriate design and use of materials in the Conservation Area. Policy 85 of the District Plan refers. SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA AND RELEVANT PERMISSIONS GRANTED ON THE REMOVAL OF TREES. POLICIES 74 AND 85 (i)(c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/1577 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Advertisement Consent – Display of two internally illuminated fascia signs and two externally illuminated hanging signs at 18 High Street Harpenden Herts AL5 2TA For Lloyds Banking Group.
RELEVANT HISTORY: 5/13/0511 Advertisement Consent-Display of one internally illuminated fascia sign, two internally illuminated projecting signs, one internally illuminated ATM sign and three non illuminated signs HTC: Recommend refusal. Internally illuminated signs are out of keeping and unsympathetic to the appearance of the Conservation Area and as such would be detrimental to the special character of the area. Policies 78 (iii), 85 (i) & 90 (vii) of the District Plan refer. The Town Council opposes all internally illuminated signs both within and outside of the Conservation Area as laid out in the Harpenden Town Council’s local planning policy guidance document. SADC: Partial Express Consent
5/09/2404 Advertisement Consent - Replacement of illuminated ATM collar HTC: No objection provided proposal complies with design and materials in the Conservation Area. Policy 85 (i) (c) of the District Plan refers. SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION: THE COMMITTEE HAVE NO OBJECTION TO THE PROPOSED PROJECTING SIGN, HOWEVER STILL EXPRESS CONCERN OVER THE NATURE OF ILLUMINATION TO THE FASCIA SIGNAGE AS THE TOWN COUNCIL IS OPPOSED TO ALL INTERNALLY ILLUMINATED SIGNAGE IN THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 78, 85 AND 90 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/1595 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) – Construction of a rear dormer roof extension and insertion of two front rooflights at 32 Overstone Road Harpenden Herts AL5 5PJ For Mr Allton
RECOMMENDATION: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/1615 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Part single, part two storey front and side extension and addition of pitched roof to existing flat roof two storey rear extension at 15 Topstreet Way Harpenden Herts AL5 5TU For Mr & Mrs R Dey
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 17 TOPSTREET WAY. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/1620 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Two storey rear extension, alterations to windows on rear elevation and repositioning of door and steps on east elevation (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2013/0897) at The Cabbage Patch 2 Moreton Avenue Harpenden Herts AL5 2ET For Mr Phil James
HISTORY: 5/13/0897 Two storey rear extension, front porch and alteration to openings HTC: No objection 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. SADC: Withdrawn.
5/04/2036 Two storey side extension, dormer window and double garage HTC: The Town Council wish St Albans District Council to consider the addition of garages in front of the building will detract from the existing building line. Policy 85 (i) (a) of the District Plan and appropriate use of design and materials in the Conservation Area. SADC: Refuse. By reason of size, scale, design and positioning, the proposed extension and detached garage are considered to be unacceptable and out of keeping with the street scene. The proposals are incompatible with the original building and would significantly detract from the appearance of the visual amenity of the area. The proposal fails to enhance or preserve the character of the Conservation Area and fails to comply with Policies 72 i), ii) and 85 i) i)a, i)b, i)e and i)i of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994.
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION 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: 5/13/1622 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Single storey rear extension and pitched roof over existing garage (resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2013/1175) at 5 Salisbury Avenue Harpenden Herts AL5 2QQ For Mr & Mrs P Blacker.
HISTORY: 5/13/1175 Single storey rear extension HTC: The application makes no reference to solar panels which are shown on DRG. P4. without further details the Committee are unsure this is appropriate on this locally listed property. The Committee otherwise have no objection to the other proposals, subject to appropriate design and use of material in the Conservation Area. Policy 85 (i) (c) of the District Plan refers. SADC: Withdrawn.
RECOMMENDATION: NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN AND USE OF MATERIAL IN THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICY 85 (I) (C) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/13/1232 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Loft conversion to habitable accommodation with rooflights and single storey front, side and rear extension following demolition of existing store and WC, removal of chimney and alterations to openings (retrospective) at 36 Noke Shot Harpenden Herts AL5 5HS For Mr Dipen Patel.
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION: INVALID APPLICATION
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Ref: 5/13/1663 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 3 (samples of materials), 4 (external lighting scheme) and 12 (hard and soft landscaping) of planning permission 5/2012/1958 dated 02/10/2012 for Erection of three storey block (part two storey) providing flexi-care housing of 38 flats (21 one bedroom and 17 two bedroom flats) with communal facilities and 14 car parking spaces with associated access and landscaping following demolition of existing building at Leacroft Common Lane Batford Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5AG For Mr Matt Bradley
RECOMMENDATION: NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/13/1722 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Part two, part single storey rear extensions at 44 Manland Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4RQ For Mr & Mrs J Ledger
HISTORY: 5/03/1997 Single storey side extension HTC: No objection. 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: 5/13/1731 Categoy: Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Single storey rear extension at 18 Browning Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4TR For Mr A Grovestock