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REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION MANAGER

Erection of six detached 4-bed dwellings following demolition of existing dwelling/outbuildings and builder yard buildings. (Amended plans received 13/08/24).

RESOLVED: That application 24/00671/FP be GRANTED planning permission subject to the reasons and conditions set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager subject to an additional Condition 17.

“Condition 17

Prior to the first occupation of the first dwelling, a scheme of traffic calming measures is to be submitted to, and agreed in writing by, the Local Planning Authority, and installed on site and be retained thereafter.

Reason – to ensure traffic is moving at a slow speed to protect users of Footpath no.14. LP Policy T1.”

Audio recording - 45 minutes 44 seconds

The Development Management Team Leader advised that there had been two updates which were published as a Supplementary Document to the agenda:

·       An updated response from Hertfordshire County Council Highways to advise they had no objections subject to the recommended conditions and informatives.

·       As a result of a response from the Hertfordshire County Council Public Rights of Way team which suggested ways for traffic calming, Condition 17 had been added to the recommendations.  

The Development Management Team Leader presented the report in respect of Application 24/00671/FP supported by visual presentation consisting of photographs and plans.

In response to a question from Councillor Ian Mantle, the Senior Planning Officer advised that the application was for 6 houses and not 5 houses as shown on the last slide.

The Chair invited Ms Nikki Alexander to speak as the agent to the applicant, in support of the application. Ms Alexander thanked the Chair for the opportunity and provided the Committee with a verbal presentation, including that:

·       The scheme sought to change location of the access road to ensure cars entered via the front entrance of the site.

·       The reduction in build form would enhance the character of the local area and openness to greenside.

·       This proposal introduced pitched roofs in keeping with the building style of the local area.

·       The design elements included oak frame features and horizontal board cladding.

·       The scheme met current policies and the design approach would be carefully implemented.

There were no points of clarification for Members.

Councillor Caroline McDonnell proposed to grant permission, with the addition of Condition 17 and, Councillor Tom Tyson seconded and, following a vote, it was:

RESOLVED: That application 24/00671/FP be GRANTED planning permission subject to the reasons and conditions set out in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager subject to an additional Condition 17.

“Condition 17

Prior to the first occupation of the first dwelling, a scheme of traffic calming measures is to be submitted to, and agreed in writing by, the Local Planning Authority, and installed on site and be retained thereafter.

Reason – to ensure traffic is moving at a slow speed to protect users of Footpath no.14. LP Policy T1.”