Decisions

The Head of Planning and Building Control recommended that, in respect of application 3/17/1601/FUL, either delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning and Building Control to further explore the surface water drainage issues associated with the development and, subject to their satisfactory resolution, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report now submitted; or, if the issues relating to surface water drainage had been satisfactorily resolved as at the date of the Committee meeting, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report now submitted.

The Head summarised the application for a new science teaching space on the northern side of the western element of the site.  He referred to a building on the site that was of heritage interest as well as other buildings that were either listed or curtilage listed.  He stated that a modern building would be introduced into an area of heritage and conservation area interest.

The Head advised that the relationship of the proposed development to residential areas was also relevant.  He referred to the proximity of the northern boundary of the site to residential areas with particular reference to Foxley Drive.  The application was in 2 phases and no new access was proposed. 

The Head referred to the dual recommendation detailed in the report and detailed the reasons for this.  Members could proceed to approve the first recommendation if they were comfortable with this approach.  Mr Markham and Mr Wyard addressed the Committee in support of the application.

In response to a query from the Chairman, the Head advised that the latest drainage scheme proposed a connection to the main sewer which required Thames Water approval.  Officers believed that, if this was agreed, then it was understood that the issue would be resolved.  If however, Thames Water refused to grant consent for the connection then a further amended drainage scheme would be required.  It was, therefore, still suggested that Members grant delegated authority for Officers to continue these discussions and proceed to determine the application.

After being put to the meeting and a vote taken, the Committee accepted the recommendation of the Head of Planning and Building Control that delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning and Building Control to further explore the surface water drainage issues associated with the development and, subject to their satisfactory resolution, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report submitted.

RESOLVED – that in respect of application 3/17/1601/FUL, delegated authority be granted to the Head of Planning and Building Control to further explore the surface water drainage issues associated with the development and, subject to their satisfactory resolution, planning permission be granted subject to the conditions detailed in the report submitted.

Seek agreement of East Herts’ inclusion in the Pilot.

That the Executive Member for Finance and Support Services be given delegated authority to decide whether East Herts Council should be part of the application for a Business Rates pilot.

That in respect of parking enforcement priorities when the new contract commences in January 2019, the key recommendations of the Overview and Scrutiny Committee, as detailed at paragraph 3.1 of the report submitted, be adopted.

That the risk management controls implemented be approved.

That (A) the projected revenue budget forecast overspend of £90k in 2017/18 be noted;

(B)     a transfer of £500k from transformation reserve to set up a Housing Benefit Subsidy equalisation reserve, be agreed;

(C)    the capital budget forecast underspend of £318k be noted; and

(D)    the reported performance for the period April 2017 to June 2017 be noted.

That (A) approval be provided to award the Waste Collection and Street Cleansing (Lot 1) Contract based on the Most Economically Advantageous Tender;

(B)     subject to recommendation (A), it be agreed that North Herts District Council are authorised to issue notification of intention to award and subsequently award the Lot 1 contract to the bidder upon conclusion of the standstill period on behalf of East Herts Council;

(C)    options for the contract and recommendations as described in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.2 of the report submitted, be approved;

(D)    the Executive note that the request to fund vehicles previously agreed in principle by Council through capital funding is no longer required;

(E)     delegated authority be given to the Chief Executive in consultation with the Executive Member for Environment and Public Space to accept the MEAT for Lot 2;

(F)     subject to recommendation (F), it be agreed that North Herts District Council is authorised to issue notification of intention to award and subsequently award the Lot 2 contract to the bidder upon conclusion of the standstill period on behalf of East Herts Council; and

(G)    in principle, a change in the way that materials are collected, from separated paper to separated glass, be approved if this provides material financial savings.

That (A) the General Fund revenue outturn of £166k overspend  funded from the General Reserve, be agreed ;

(B)     the Capital budgets of £1,899k re-profiled from the 2016/17 capital programme to 2017/18 programme to fund ongoing capital schemes, be agreed;

(C)    the Capital Programme for 2017/18 to 2020/21 as set out in paragraph 4.5 be agreed; and

(D)    the Annual Performance results be noted.