Decision details

RESOLVED: That application 23/00186/FP be GRANTED subject to the reasons and conditions set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager, with the removal of Condition 19, relevant renumbering of existing conditions and the additional Condition 25 to read:

“Condition 25:

Prior to the commencement of works on site, an Arboricultural Protection Plan, which sets out the method of protection for trees to be retained within the site, shall be submitted to, and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. The protection plan shall be in accordance with Section 4.6 of BS5837:2012 'Trees in relation to design, demolition and construction - Recommendations'. Thereafter, the development shall be carried out in accordance with the approved plan.

Reason: To prevent damage to or destruction of trees to be retained on the site in the interests of the appearance of the completed development and the visual amenity of the locality, and to comply with Policy NE2 of the North Hertfordshire Local Plan 2011 to 2031.”