Agenda and minutes

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To receive apologies for absence.

Apologies for absence were submitted on behalf of Councillors S Bull and K Crofton.  It was noted that Councillors J Jones and T Page were substituting for Councillors K Crofton and S Bull respectively.

The Chairman announced that applications 3/13/1605/FP and 3/13/1606/LC – Conversion and extension of Scott House to create six flats, conversion and extension of existing stable block to create one dwelling and the erection of three new detached dwellings with associated gardens, off street parking and landscaping at Scott House, Hagsdell Road, Hertford, SG13 8WA for Deerpark Properties Limited had been withdrawn.

The Chairman advised that teas and coffees would be available for the public from 6 pm to 6.45 pm, as there would be a 1 hour break between the public speaking session and the Member debate.

To confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on Wednesday 6 November 2013.

RESOLVED – that the Minutes of the meeting held on 6 November 2013 be confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

3/13/0075/OP – Recommended for Approval

The following people addressed the Committee in objection to the application:

·              James Horrax (via a pre recorded video message)

·              Councillor John Barfoot (Hertfordshire County Council)

·              John Rhodes (Bishop’s Stortford Civic Federation)

·              Duncan Forbes (Transport consultant for Save our Stortford)

·              Diane Basavaraj (Save our Stortford)

·              John Browne (Grove Residents Action Group)

·              Rob Francis (Chantry Community Association)

·              Kim Shaw

·              Mione Goldspink

·              David Glass (Ramblers Association)

·              Megan Thomas

·              Richard Cahill (Bishop’s Stortford Community Football Club)

The following people addressed the Committee in support of the application:

·              Tom Hill QC (for the Bishop’s Stortford North Consortium)

At this point (5.45 pm), the meeting was adjourned and the Committee reconvened at 7 pm.

The Director of Neighbourhood Services recommended that, in respect of application 3/13/0075/OP, in consultation with the Chairman of the Development Management Committee and the Head of Planning and Building Control, the Head of Democratic and Legal Support Services completes a Section 106 agreement in accordance with the heads of terms detailed in Essential Reference Paper ‘A’ of the report submitted.

The Director also recommended that, in consultation with the Chairman of the Development Management Committee and the Head of Democratic and Legal Support Services, the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to make amendments to the heads of terms, the scale of financial contributions to be assigned to the various service areas referred to in the heads of terms and the service areas to which financial contributions should be assigned and the Head of Democratic and Legal Support Services be authorised to complete a Section 106 Agreement as may be amended, in all cases to ensure a satisfactory development.

The Director further recommended that, upon completion of the Section 106 agreement, planning permission be approved subject to the conditions detailed in Essential Reference Paper ‘B’ of the report submitted.  Finally, the Director recommended that, in consultation with the Chairman of the Development Management Committee, the Head of Planning and Building Control be authorised to add or remove conditions and directives, and make such changes to the wording as may be necessary, to ensure clarity and enforceability and to ensure a satisfactory development.

The Director introduced the application in outline form for 2200 houses and he explained the format for the meeting.  He stated that the Areas of Special Restraint (ASR) sites 1–5, as well as the Special Countryside Area (SCA) in Bishop’s Stortford, had been identified as suitable for housing development for some time.  Members were advised that the application would comprise two distinct neighbourhood centres as well as retail, education, employment and other supporting community uses.

The Director detailed the proposed 4 points of access to the ASR sites, which were generally referred to as Bishop’s Stortford North.  Members were reminded that application 3/13/0057/OP was in outline form and the Committee had to determine whether the principle of housing was appropriate.  Whilst it was appropriate to consider the associated Section 106 obligations and proposed conditions now, all other matters of detail would  ...  view the full minutes text for item 391.

(A)  Appeals against refusal of Planning Permission/ non?determination.

(B)  Planning Appeals Lodged.

(C)     Planning Appeals: Inquiry and Informal Hearing Dates.

(D)     Planning Statistics.

RESOLVED – that the following reports be noted:

(A)   Appeals against refusal of planning permission / non determination;

(B)       Planning Appeals lodged; and

(C)       Planning Statistics.