HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING A COMMITTEE MEETING
HELD ON 29 MARCH 2011
AT THE TOWN HALL
Present:
Councillor Ellis (Chairman)
Councillors Green, Mrs Vincent and Wakely
Apologies:
Councillor Chambers
Co-opted member, Mrs Anne James
In attendance:
Heather Scott, Planning, Information and Facilities Officer
2 Members of the public
John Bagshaw
Town Clerk
“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”.
111.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.
Apologies for absence were received from Councillor Chambers and Co Opted
member Anne James.
112.
DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST
There were no Disclosures of Interest.
113.
MINUTES OF THE PLANNING A COMMITTEE HELD ON 01 MARCH 2011.
The Minutes of the meeting held on the 01 March 2011, previously circulated, were
duly signed as a correct record.
114.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDING ORDER 61.
There were no public questions.
115.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 11/03/2011. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 01/04/2011.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 18/03/2011. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 08/04/2011.
The Committees recommendations are attached as
116.
LETTERS OF OBJECTION
The tabled letter of objection was duly noted.
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APPENDIX A
117.
APPEALS
The appeals were duly noted.
118.
LIST OF WEEKLY ST ALBANS DISTRICT COUNCIL DECISIONS.
The Committee noted the list of delegated decisions.
119.
APPLICATION FOR TREE WORKS
The applications for tree works were noted by the Committee.
120.
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
St Albans District Council Planning
(Development Control) Committee North
meeting to be held on 18 April 2011 – Ellis
Planning B Committee meeting to be held
on Tuesday, 12 April 2011.
Councillors Jackson, Chambers, Green,
Holley, Redwood and co opted member
Mrs Anne James..
121.
CLOSE
8.40 p.m.
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Chairman
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Date
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HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL
APPENDIX A
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 11/03/2011. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 01/04/2011.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 18/03/2011. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 08/04/2011.
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Ref: 5/11/0476 Category:
Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Part two, part single storey side and rear extension and front porch at 26
Breadcroft Lane Harpenden AL5 4TE For Mr Richard Horne
NO OBJECTION PROVIDED NO LOSS OF AMENITY OR OBSTRUCTION TO DRIVEWAY
AND GARAGE ACCESS TO NO. 25 BREADCROFT LANE AND APPROPRIATE DESIGN
AND USE OF MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICIES 72 (v) AND 85 (i)
(c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/11/0301CP Category: CP
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Two storey rear extension at 47
Roundwood Lane Harpenden AL5 3BP For Mr Harbinder Sharma
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/11/0450 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Single storey front extension at 21 Crosspaths Harpenden AL5 3HE For Mr &
Mrs Painter
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/11/0464 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Demolition of existing garage and erection of single storey side and rear extension
at 9 Barrons Row Harpenden AL5 1SD For Mr & Mrs Kevin Terry
NO OBJECTION PROVIDED NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 8 BARRONS ROW. POLICY
72 (V) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/11/0032 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Display of six non-illuminated window graphics at 15-18 Church Green Row
Church Green Harpenden AL5 2TW For Marks and Spencer Plc
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY 90 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN
REVIEW.
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Ref: 5/11/0033 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Retention of four non-illuminated window graphics at 15-18 Church Green Row
Church Green Harpenden AL5 2TW For Marks and Spencer
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY 90 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN
REVIEW.
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Ref: 5/11/0369 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Variation of Condition 4 (aluminium doors) of planning permission 5/2010/2043
dated 29/11/10 for single storey rear extension at 35 Cowper Road Harpenden AL5 5NF For
Mr Nicholas Warren
NO OBJECTION AS THE PROPOSED VARIATION OF CONDITION IS MORE
AGREEABLE IN THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICY 85 (i) (c) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN
REFERS.
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Ref: 5/11/0447 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Extension of time limit for implementation of planning permission 5/08/0106 for
part single, part two storey front and side extensions and single storey rear extension at 6
Meadow Walk Harpenden AL5 5TG For Mr & Mrs J McCormack
THE COMMITTEE EXPRESS CONCERN THAT THE PROPOSAL REPRESENTS AN
OVERDEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE IN TERMS OF SCALE AND CHARACTER. POLICY
72 (I) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/11/0452 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 3 (samples of materials), 8 (protection of trees), 9
(method statement), 11(landscape design proposals) and 12 (soft landscape works) of
planning permission 5/2010/2665 for Two storey detached dwelling with basement and new
vehicle crossover; part single, part two storey side extension, single storey rear extension and
alterations to openings to existing dwelling at 56 Park Avenue North Harpenden AL5 2ED
For Mr Peter Rudge
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/11/0420 Category:
Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension at 43 Salisbury Road Harpenden AL5 5AR
For Mr Ben Francis
NO OBJECTION PROVIDED NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 41 SALISBURY ROAD.
POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/11/0483CONCategory:
CON Ward:
Harpenden East
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 2 (samples of materials) and 5 (landscape design
proposals) of planning Permission 5/10/2921 for demolition of existing and erection of two, two
storey dwellings with habitable roof space at Little Orchard Breadcroft Lane Harpenden AL5
4TE For Mr A Clewer
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/11/0500 Category:
Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Single storey front extension and front porch (resubmission following refusal of
5/10/2125) at 29 Langdale Avenue Harpenden AL5 5QU For Mr & Mrs J Singh
NO OBJECTION PROVIDED NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 28 LANGDALE AVENUE.
POLICY 72 (V) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS
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Ref: 5/11/0511CONCategory:
CON Ward:
Harpenden East
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 3 (car park resurfacing), 6 (floodlight operating scheme)
and 7 (details of colour of columns) of planning permission 5/2008/1671 for installation of four
8 metres retractable floodlighting columns to courts 5 and 6 (resubmission following refusal of
5/07/1524) at Elliswick Lawn Tennis Club Browning Road Harpenden AL5 4TP For Elliswick
Lawn Tennis Club
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/11/0525 Category:
Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Two, two storey side extensions, front porch and single storey rear extension
incorporating conservatory at 11 Grasmere Avenue Harpenden AL5 5PT For Mr & Mrs Rob
& Ali Beiny
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/11/0376 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Two storey side extension at 15 Lea Road Harpenden AL5 4PQ For Mr Mark
Ivory
Mr Terry Gee, 13 Lea Road spoke against the application
RECOMMEND REFUSAL. THE PROPOSED EXTENSION IS AN OVERDEVELOPMENT OF
THE SITE IN TERMS OF SIZE, BULK, SCALE AND CHARACTER AND IS INCOMPATIBLE
WITH THE ORIGINAL BUILDING. POLICIES 72 (i) AND (ii) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN
REFERS. THE COMMITTEE DO NOTE THAT CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE FROM
APPLICATION 5/11/0330, HOWEVER THE COMMITTEE STILL HAVE CONCERNS OVER
THE IMPACT ON THE SPACE AROUND THE BUILDING AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF
AMENITY TO NO. 13 LEA ROAD. POLICIES 72 (iii) AND (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN
REFER.
THE PLANS DO NOT APPEAR TO SHOW SUFFICIENT PARKING PROVISION FOR THE
INCREASE IN NUMBER OF BEDROOMS. POLICIES 40 AND 72 (iv) OF THE DISTRICT
PLAN REFER.
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THE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKE TO ALSO COMMENT THAT THE SITE PLAN ON PLAN
H45/01a DEPICTS THE PROPOSED EXTENSION SITE AS BEING A SEPARATELY
NUMBERED PROPERTY.
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Ref: 5/11/0298 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Front porch, single storey side and rear extensions and alterations to openings;
loft conversion, roof extension, raising of roof, two rear half-hipped gable ends, one rear
dormer window and rooflights to create first floor accommodation (amendment to planning
permission 5/2010/2640) at 1 Ashcroft Close Harpenden AL5 1JJ For Mr Jaskaran Johal
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/11/0466CONCategory:
CON Ward:
Harpenden South
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 3 (details of fenestration) of planning permission
5/2008/0704 dated 09/05/2008 for a single storey side and rear extension at 21 West
Common Grove Harpenden AL5 2AT For Mr & Mrs Gerard & Sandy Van Der West Huyzen
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/11/0467NMA
Category:
NMA Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Non material amendment (alterations to openings and creation of new window) of
planning permission 5/2008/0704 dated 09/05/2008 for a single storey side and rear extension
at 21 West Common Grove Harpenden AL5 2AT For Mr & Mrs Gerard & Sandy Van Der
West Huyzen
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/11/0479 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Amendment to planning permission 5/11/0479 dated 08/12/10 for single storey
rear extension and alterations to openings at 9 Penny Croft Harpenden AL5 2PD For Mr Ed
Leigh
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/11/0372 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Change of use from Class A1 (shop) to Class A5 (hot food takeaway), alterations
to shop front and installation of extract flue and air conditioning unit to rear at 28 Station
Road Harpenden AL5 4SE For Domino Pizza Group Ltd
RECOMMEND REFUSAL. THE APPLICATION CONTRAVENES THE ST ALBANS
DISTRICT LOCAL PLAN. THE DEVELOPMENT WOULD RESULT IN THE LOSS OF A
RETAIL SHOP UNIT, WHICH IS CONSIDERED DETRIMENTAL TO THE VITALITY AND
VIABILITY OF THE SECONDARY SHOPPING FRONTAGE OF THIS PART OF
HARPENDEN. POLICY 56 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN. THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERED
THAT A FURTHER PROPOSED FOOD AND DRINK USE (A5) WOULD RESULT IN A
CUMULATIVE ADVERSE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ON STATION ROAD, THROUGH
NOISE AND GENERAL DISTURBANCE PARTICULARLY ON ADJOINING RETAIL
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OUTLETS AND NEARBY RESIDENTIAL OCCUPIERS AT FIRST FLOOR LEVEL. THE
DEVELOPMENT WOULD THEREFORE BE CONTRARY TO POLICY 57 OF THE ST
ALBANS DISTRICT LOCAL PLAN REVIEW 1994. THE PROPOSAL WOULD DETRACT
FROM THE VISUAL CHARACTER OF THE AREA AND HAVE A DETRIMENTAL IMPACT
ON THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICY 85 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
THE COMMITTEE ARE GENERALLY CONCERNED OVER THE INCREASE IN
TAKEAWAYS IN THE TOWN CENTRE AND THE INCREASE IN LITTERING AS VERY
LITTLE PROVISION FOR THE DISPOSAL OF WRAPPINGS IS MADE BY THE PREMISES.
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Ref: 5/11/0379
Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Two storey front extension at 11d Douglas Road Harpenden AL5 2EN For Mr P
Whitehead & Ms J Eva
NO OBJECTION AS PREVIOUS REASONS FOR REFUSAL APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN
ADDRESSED.
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Ref: 5/11/0402 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Two storey side and rear extension, single storey front extension and alterations to
openings at 7 Broadfields Harpenden AL5 2HJ For Mr & Mrs Bray
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/11/0468 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Demolition of garage and erection of part single, part two storey side and rear
extension (resubmission following refusal of 5/2009/2022) at 11 Rothamsted Avenue
Harpenden AL5 2DD For Mr & Mrs Angus & Sue Grant
NO OBJECTION AS PREVIOUS REASONS FOR REFUSAL APPEAR TO HAVE BEEN
ADDRESSED.
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Ref: 5/11/0485 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Amendment to planning permission 5/10/1044 dated 06/07/10 for single storey
side, part single part two storey side and rear extensions with rooflights, alterations to front
canopy, raising of and extension to roof, hip to half-hip loft conversion with rear dormer
window and rooflights and alterations to openings at 6 Fairmead Avenue Harpenden AL5
5UE For Mr S Thomas
RECOMMEND REFUSAL. THE EXTENSION OF THE PROPOSED FAMILY ROOM
EXTENDS MORE THAN 3 METRES ALONG THE PARTY BOUNDARY. POLICY 72 (VIII)
OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/11/0489CONCategory:
CON Ward:
Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 2 (samples of materials) of planning permission
5/2010/2549 dated 18/01/11 for demolition of existing four bedroom detached house and
erection of one, five bedroom replacement house at 37 Moreton End Lane Harpenden AL5
2EY For Mr & Mrs Barraclough
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/11/0519 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Demolition of existing dwelling and erection of replacement dwelling with integral
garage (amendment to planning permission 5/2010/3109) at 48 Park Avenue North
Harpenden AL5 2ED for Oakbridge Homes Ltd.
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/11/0521CONCategory:
CON Ward:
Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 2 (details of materials) of planning permission 5/2010/1643
dated 09/09/10 for single storey rear extension and new steps to rear at 29 Moreton Avenue
Harpenden AL5 2EU For Ms Jane Barham
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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ef:
5/11/0530
Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Replacement single storey rear extension and alterations to openings at 79
Topstreet Way Harpenden AL5 5TY For Mr & Mrs A & L Jackson
NO OBJECTION PROVIDED NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 81 TOPSTREET WAY.
POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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