MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE HELD ON
25 MARCH 2008
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Cllr K Armstrong
Cllr J Barfoot
Cllr K Barnes
Cllr P Demonti
Cllr Mrs Hollebon (ex-officio)
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Cllr C Horner
Cllr R Taylor
Cllr K Warnell (Chairman)
Cllr Miss C Woodman (V/Chairman)
Cllr C Woodward
* Denotes present
In attendance: 5 Members of the public
636.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
Apologies for absence were received from Cllr Armstrong, Cllr Barnes, Cllr Taylor and
Cllr Woodward. Cllrs Barnes, Taylor and Woodward’s absence was due to their
attendance at an Extraordinary Meeting of the East Herts District Council.
637.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 10 MARCH 2008
RESOLVED: the Minutes were received as a correct record of the proceedings and
signed by the Chairman.
638.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Cllr Miss Woodman Personal Interest
639.
Appeals 3/07/2414/FP/SE
The appellants were known to
Cllr Miss Woodman
PLANNING NOTIFICATIONS
i) No objections were raised on the following applications:3/08/0319/FP/FM
Erection of side and rear extensions and loft conversion
43 Elm Road
Applicant: N Whitty
3/08/0337/FP/NB
Demolition of existing bungalows and erection of six 2 bedroom
houses with car parking
2-16 Mill Street
Applicant: Mr Andrew Hull, South Anglia Housing
3/08/0364/FP/EH
Removal of 4.0m section of existing pedestrian guardrail and
erection of 4.0m section of low brick wall with steel railings
mounted above
Access to Mastermans Wharf, The Causeway
Applicant: Wilson Bowden Developments Ltd
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3/08/0365/FP/SE
Installation of two front awnings
Millars One, Southmill Road
Applicant: Mr Daniel Kersey, H20 Entertainment Ltd
3/08/0366/LB/SE
Installation of two front awnings
Millars One, Southmill Road
Applicant: Millars One
3/08/0367/FP/MP
Part existing shop front set back and new external terrace formed
extending onto existing paved area with secure screens for use as a
smoking shelter
Chicago Rock Café, Unit 1 Anchor Street
Applicant: 3D Entertainment Group
3/08/0369/FP/SE
Part two storey and part single storey rear extension
58 Wentworth Drive
Applicant: Mr Mike Connolly
3/08/0372/AD/SE
2 ‘H20’ logos with Perspex face and stainless steel surround. 1
‘hush’ logo made from individual stainless steel letters illuminated
via sign light below
Millars One, Southmill Road
Applicant: Mr Daniel Kersey, H20
Note: Members noted that the application was retrospective
3/08/0380/FP/NB
Erect a new two storey dwelling (amended scheme approved under
ref 3/07/0490/FP)
Land adjoining 23 Ashdale
Applicant: Mrs Claire Ledwith
3/08/0403/AD/FM
Illuminated fascia, wall, entrance and projecting signs. Non
illuminated wall signs
Glyn Hopkins, 13 Northgate End
Applicant: Glyn Hopkin
3/08/0405/FP/FM
2 storey side extension and single storey front extension
2 Park Avenue
Applicant: Mr & Mrs P Griggs
3/08/0416/FP/LD
Proposed roof dormers
17 Millers Close
Applicant: Mr Shand
3/08/0417/AD/FM
Two non illuminated fascia signs
Stortford House, 231 London Road
Applicant: Mrs Virginia Barlow
3/08/0420/FP/LD
Proposed single storey extension and loft conversion
47 Warwick Road
Applicant: Mr D Tierman
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3/08/0433/AD/FM
1no vertical internally illuminated projecting sign and 1no internally
illuminated menu box sign
Unit C1 Jackson Square Adderley Road
Applicant: Mr Andre Lussmans
ii) Objections were made on the following applications:3/08/0070/AD/FM
Office Signage
East Wing, Water House, Water Lane
Applicant: Mr M Cooke, Enable Advisors Ltd
Reason: The proposal was considered to be overlarge and
inappropriate for a conservation area.
3/08/0170/FP/FH
Demolition of existing buildings including foundations and the
erection of a residential development of 18no self contained 2
bedroom flats and 2no self contained 1 bedroom flats with
associated soft landscaping and parking for 23 cars (5 disabled)
and 6 motorcycles, together with storage for 20 bicycles
Oxford House, London Road
Applicant: G Q Properties Ltd
Reason:
i
Overdevelopment of the site
ii Dangerous egress onto London Road
iii Totally out of keeping with the local area
iv Members expressed concern regarding the satuation of flats
in Bishop’s Stortford
3/08/0244/OP/FM
Outline planning permission for change of use of land and
erection of 1no detached dwelling with access from existing
bellmouth entrance
133 Rye Street
Applicant: Mr G N Keay and Mrs P J Kell
Reason: Dangerous ingress and egress onto a busy road due to
hazardous sight lines
3/08/0316/FP/MP
Erect a 1.8m high fence to enclose front garden
51 Gibbs Field
Applicant: Mrs A Eales
Reason: The proposed application would be out of keeping with
the open aspect of Gibbs Field
3/08/0325/FP/SE
Erection of two dwellings on land to the rear of 186 Stansted
Road
Land r/o 186 Stansted Road
Applicant: Michael Shanly Homes
Reason:
i
Inappropriate form of backland development
ii
Overdevelopment of the area
iii Detrimental to the street scene
iv
Additional traffic congestion in an already busy area
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3/08/0350/FP/NB
Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of 5 flats with
associated underground parking and amenity areas
9 Crescent Road
Applicant: Mr I D Jack
Reason:
i
Inappropriate size, bulk and height for the area
ii
Overdevelopment of the site
iii
Overlooking of neighbouring properties
iv
Out of keeping with the street scene
v
Creation of a traffic hazard
vi
Loss of mature trees
The development of more flats was considered inappropriate in
Bishop’s Stortford given the current economic climate.
3/08/0391/FP/MP
Two storey and single storey rear extensions to provide 2 no
studio flats and 1 no one bed flat
48-50 Hockerill Street
Applicant: Eurolet
Reason:
i
Overdevelopment of a small site
ii
Inappropriate residential development in a commercial
area
iii Lack of parking provision
3/08/0394/FP/NB
Demolition of detached garage and erection of single storey rear
and side extension
140 Apton Road
Applicant: Mr Dominic Tisi
Reason: The proposal would be contrary to the Town Council’s
Planning Policy BSP 002 The garage should be used for the
housing of private vehicles and not as additional living
accommodation or for any commercial activity. This would
ensure that continued provision of off street parking facilities in
the interests of highway safety to safeguard the amenities of
adjoining occupiers and would be in accordance with Policy
ENV9 and appendix iv of the East Herts Local Plan Second
Review.
3/08/0401/FP/MP
Erect a 1.83m (6ft) panelled fence to enclose lane to the side
and rear of property
59 Abbotts Way
Applicant: Mrs Elizabeth Campbell
Reason: The application would be detrimental to the open
aspect of Abbotts Way. Members also expressed concern at the
possible enclosure of amenity land.
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3/08/0412/FP/LD
Small single storey front extension for storage. Rear
conservatory and associated internal alterations including
conversion of garage to kitchen
34 Stockmen Field
Applicant: Mr & Mrs Harrap
Reason:
i
The proposal would be contrary to the Town Council’s
Planning Policy BSP 002 The garage should be used for
the housing of private vehicles and not as additional
living accommodation or for any commercial activity.
This would ensure that continued provision of off street
parking facilities in the interests of highway safety to
safeguard the amenities of adjoining occupiers and
would be in accordance with Policy ENV9 and appendix
iv of the East Herts Local Plan Second Review.
ii
Loss of hardstanding in front of property
3/08/0413/FP/NB
Continued use of annexe as independent residential
accommodation – retrospective
13 Warwick Road
Applicant: Mr A Holmes
Reason:
The annexe was considered to be an inappropriate backland
development being tantamount to a separate dwelling in the
garden
Note: Members requested that continued use of this annexe as a
residential property cease and appropriate enforcement action
initiated.
3/08/0440/FP/MP
Increase height of stepped rear garden wall to one level
17 Hipkins
Applicant: Mr M Fairweather
Reason:
i
Detrimental to the street scene
ii
The stepped section of wall would result in the wall being
higher than 1.8m
Note: At this point in the meeting Cllr Woodward, having already tendered his
apologies, arrived at the meeting.
640.
PLANNING DECISIONS
RESOLVED: that the attached list of decisions issued by East Herts Council be noted.
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641.
APPEALS
To note the following notification of appeal to be determined by the written
representation procedure:
3/07/1928/FP/AK
Alterations to existing elevations – replace garage doors
with door and window, replace rear door and window with
french doors to enable the conversion of the garage to
play/garden room
207 Rye Street
Appellant: Mrs O’Leary and Miss Trilo’Blanco
3/07/2414/FP/SE
First floor front and two and single storey side extension
1 Chequers
Appellant: Mr N & Mrs L Smith
To note the following appeal decisions against enforcement action issued by the
Planning Inspectorate:
E/06/0477/A
Change of use of land from agricultural to a commercial
use for the storage and distribution of scaffolding without
planning permission
The Old Barracks, Silver Leys
Appellant: Abbotts Scaffolding Ltd
Appeal Dismissed
E/06/0477/A
Unauthorised erection of a 2.6m high corrugated iron and
Scaffold fence and gates and the siting of unauthorized
structures on the land
The Old Barracks, Silver Leys
Appellant: Abbotts Scaffolding Ltd
Appeal Dismissed
RESOLVED: that the appeals be noted.
642.
STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING
None to date.
643.
THE VALIDATION OF PLANNING APPLICATIONS AND THE NATIONAL
STANDARD APPLICATION FORM
RESOLVED: that the documents be commended and noted.
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644.
645.
UP-DATED REPORTS
i.
Illegal Parking outside Brake Brothers, Dunmow Road
Members requested that a further email be sent to Inspector Piper requesting that
action be taken against those motorists parking illegally.
ii
Jackson Square Car Park
Members requested an update of the proposed timescales for the alterations of the
car park.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDA
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3.
646.
British Waterways Design Study (Cllr Woodward)
(To note that this document will be forwarded when completed)
Pollution of the River Stort (Cllr Woodward)
(Response awaited from Environment Agency)
‘Shine’ - Churches Together (Cllr Horner)
URGENT BUSINESS
None.
Meeting closed at 8.55pm
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