Agenda and minutes

The Chairman paid tribute to the support and dedication of the former Vice-Chairman of the Committee.  He offered the Committee’s support and congratulations to Councillor J Goodeve on her appointment to the Executive.

It was proposed by Councillor D Andrews and seconded by Councillor M Allen that Councillor B Deering be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Development Management Committee for the 2018/19 civic year.

After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, Councillor B Deering was appointed Vice-Chairman of the Development Management Committee for the 2018/19 civic year.

RESOLVED – that Councillor B Deering be appointed Vice-Chairman of the Development Management Committee for the 2018/19 civic year.

To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors P Boylan and M Casey.  It was noted that Councillor S Cousins and J Kaye were substituting for Councillors M Casey and P Boylan respectively.

The Chairman welcomed Councillor S Bull back onto the Development Management Committee in place of Councillor R Standley.  The Chairman thanked Councillor R Standley for her friendly demeanor, meaningful contributions and past support.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on Wednesday 25 April 2018.

Councillor D Andrews proposed and Councillor M Allen seconded, a motion that the Minutes of the meeting held on 25 April 2018 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.  After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, this motion was declared CARRIED.

RESOLVED – that the Minutes of the meeting held on 25 April 2018, be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

Recommended for Approval.

The Head of Planning and Building Control recommended that in respect of application 3/18/0263/FUL, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report now submitted.

The Committee was invited to note the detail in the additional representations summary.  The Head summarised the application and detailed a number of relevant issues for Members to consider. 

The Head advised that the site was located within the conservation area and built up area of Much Hadham where the principle of development was acceptable.  The proposed dwellings would have individual driveways with access from Walnut Tree Close.  The Head detailed some of the building materials to be used, the detail of which were covered by a condition requiring samples to be submitted to and approved by Officers.

The Head advised that no objections had been received from statutory consultees and there had been no adverse comments from the Conservation Officer.  The Head highlighted a number of suggested conditions as detailed in the report.  Officers considered that the proposed development was in compliance with both national and local policy and had been recommended for approval.

Mr Gilbert addressed the Committee in objection to the application.  Mr Clark spoke for the application.

Councillors D Andrews, J Kaye, J Jones, S Bull and T Stowe commented on a range of matters included the grade 2 star listed building, the widening of roads and the construction management plan, the nature of road improvement works including drainage and the ownership of the land in front of this site that was intended for parking but was not in the ownership of the applicant.  The Head confirmed that this land was not owned by the applicant meaning that permission from the landowner would be required before it could be used.

Councillors J Jones and T Stowe commented on the non-adopted road and whether this could be adopted by Hertfordshire Highways going forward.  The Head confirmed that as a private road was involved, Hertfordshire Highways would not be adopting this road.

The Head explained that concerns and issues regarding road surface works was a matter for the enforcement team as it related to a permission granted on land to the north of the application site.  Members were advised of the detail contained in the construction management plan.

The Head responded to a query from Councillor J Jones by stating that the proposed road surface would be a gravel surface and appropriate drainage was planned in line with the details of a previous planning application relating to land to the north of the application site. 

The Head confirmed to Councillor R Brunton that Hertfordshire Highways had commented on the application and had raised any objections.  Officers were not aware of whether Highways had visited the site.

Councillor P Ruffles commented on planning conditions and the protection of an ash tree as well as protection of hedgerows.  He referred in particular to paragraphs 8.25 and 8.27 of the report submitted.

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Recommended for Approval.

The Head of Planning and Building Control recommended that in respect of application 3/18/0692/HH, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report now submitted.

The Head referred to this being an application for householder planning permission and the application was summarised for Members.  The Head detailed the location of the site and summarised a number of key issues for the Committee. 

Councillor S Bull proposed and Councillor J Jones seconded, a motion that in respect of application 3/18/0692/HH, the Committee support the recommendation for approval, subject to the conditions detailed in the report now submitted.

After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, this motion was declared CARRIED.  The Committee accepted the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Building Control, subject to the conditions detailed in the report now submitted.

RESOLVED – that in respect of application 3/18/0692/HH, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report now submitted.

(A)         Planning Statistics

RESOLVED – that the following report be noted:

(A)   Planning Statistics.