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RESOLVED: That application 20/00891/FP be REFUSED planning permission for the reasons below:

The application site is within an area designated in the North Hertfordshire District Local Plan no.2 with Alterations as Green Belt, within which there is a presumption against inappropriate development, such as that proposed, unless very special circumstances can be demonstrated.  In the view of the Local Planning Authority the proposal is not supported by such circumstances.  Moreover, it would harm the fundamental aim of Green Belt policy which seeks to maintain the openness of the area.  As such, the proposal would not accord with the provisions of Policy 2 of the District Local Plan no.2 with Alterations 1996 or with the provisions of section 13 of the NPPF.

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Erection of five dwelling houses in association with a new access spur from the Lodge Court, on-site parking, landscaping (inclusive of new trees), formation of a pedestrian footpath and designated communal open space. (Amended plans received 22/06/20 and 07/12/20).

The Acting Principal Planning Officer presented the report in respect of application 20/00891/FP supported by a visual presentation consisting of photographs and plans along with the following updates to the report:

·                An additional condition was to be added to the report as follows:

“Condition 18:

No development shall take place until a surface water drainage scheme for the site, based on sustainable drainage principles and an assessment of the hydrological and hydro geological context of the development, has been submitted to and approved in writing by the local planning authority. The drainage strategy should demonstrate the surface water run-off generated up to and including the 1 in 100 year plus climate change critical storm will not exceed the run-off from the undeveloped site following the corresponding rainfall event. The scheme shall subsequently be implemented in accordance with the approved details before the development is completed.

A full detailed drainage design and surface water drainage assessment should include:

1.         Full detailed drainage plan including location of all the drainage features.

2.         Where infiltration is proposed, evidence of ground conditions / underlying geology and permeability including BRE Digest 365 compliant infiltration tests.

3.         Evidence that if discharge to the local sewer network is proposed, confirmation from the relevant water company that they have the capacity to take the proposed volumes and run-off rates is provided.

4.         Discharge from the site should be at an agreed rate with the water company. This should be at Greenfield run-off rate; justification will be needed if a different rate is to be used.

5.         Detailed engineered drawings of the proposed SuDS features including their, location, size, volume, depth and any inlet and outlet features including any connecting pipe runs and all corresponding calculations/modelling to ensure the scheme caters for all rainfall events up to and including the 1 in 100 year + 40% allowance climate change event.

6.         Demonstrate appropriate SuDS management and treatment and inclusion of above ground features such as permeable paving.

7.         Final detailed management plan to include arrangements for adoption and any other arrangements to secure the operation of the scheme throughout its lifetime.

Reason

To prevent the increased risk of flooding, both on and off site and To reduce the risk of flooding to the proposed development and future occupants.”

·                A letter of objection had been submitted by Ickleford Parish Council and circulated to all members of the Committee prior to the meeting;

·                The letter of objection did not raise any new issues additional to those brought during the consultation period and set out at paragraph 2.10 of the report.

The following Members asked questions:

·                Cllr Mike Rice

·                Cllr David Levett

·                Cllr Tom Tyson

In response to questions the Acting Principal Planning Officer advised:

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