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RESOLVED: That, application 18/02404/FP be REFUSED planning permission for the following reason:

The proposed development, by reason of its width, parking, general design and

servicing arrangements, would fail to take the opportunity to improve the character of the area and the way it functions contrary to Policy 57 of the North Hertfordshire District Local Plan No. 2 with Alterations and section 12 (Achieving well-designed places) of the National Planning Policy Framework.

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Erection of 4no. four bedroom townhouses with private amenity space, car parking, and associated infrastructure and ancillary works, following demolition of existing bungalow and outbuildings.

Councillor Ruth Brown advised that she had called in the application because of the objection of the Town Council, however she had come to the meeting with an open mind.

The Senior Planning Officer presented the report of the Development and Conservation Manager in respect of planning application 18/02404/FP supported by a visual presentation consisting of plans, drawings and photographs of the site.

The following Members asked questions or sought clarification regarding the presentation of the report:

·                Councillor Mike Rice;

·                Councillor Paul Clark;

·                Councillor Harry Spencer-Smith;

·                Councillor Ian Mantle;

·                Councillor Michael Muir.

Mrs Elizabeth Hale made a presentation in objection to application 18/02404/FP.

The following Members asked questions of clarification of Mrs Hales’ presentation:

·                Councillor Harry Spencer-Smith;

·                Councillor Michael Weeks;

·                Councillor Ruth Brown.

Mr Ryan Golding, Applicant made a presentation in support of application 18/02404/FP.

The Senior Planning Officer responded to the matters raised by the speakers.

The Committee debated the application. The following Members contributed to the debate:

·                Councillor Harry Spencer-Smith;

·                Councillor Paul Clark;

·                Councillor Sarah Dingley;

·                Councillor Ruth Brown;

·                Councillor Michael Weeks;

·                Councillor Daniel Allen;

·                Councillor Ian Mantle;

The Senior Planning Officer answered questions as they arose.

It was moved by Councillor Clark and seconded by Councillor Weeks that application 18/02404/FP be refused for the following reason:

The proposed development, by reason of its width, parking, general design and

servicing arrangements, would fail to take the opportunity to improve the character of the area and the way it functions contrary to Policy 57 of the North Hertfordshire District Local Plan No. 2 with Alterations and section 12 (Achieving well-designed places) of the National Planning Policy Framework.

Upon put to the vote, it was

RESOLVED: That, application 18/02404/FP be REFUSED planning permission for the following reason:

The proposed development, by reason of its width, parking, general design and

servicing arrangements, would fail to take the opportunity to improve the character of the area and the way it functions contrary to Policy 57 of the North Hertfordshire District Local Plan No. 2 with Alterations and section 12 (Achieving well-designed places) of the National Planning Policy Framework.