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19/00151/FPH 8 GUN MEADOW AVENUE, KNEBWORTH, HERTS, SG3 6BS

Meeting: 30/05/2019 - Planning Control Committee (Item 10)

10 19/00151/FPH 8 GUN MEADOW AVENUE, KNEBWORTH, HERTS, SG3 6BS pdf icon PDF 92 KB

REPORT OF THE DEVELOPMENT AND CONSERVATION MANAGER


Single storey side extension following demolition of existing conservatory.

Additional documents:

Decision:

RESOLVED:  That application 19/00151/FPH be GRANTED planning permission, subject to the conditions and reasons contained in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager and the additional conditions and reasons below:

 

3       Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, full details of the external materials of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such works shall thereafter be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details or particulars.

 

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to ensure the external finish of the development adjoining the footpath is of an appropriate standard.

 

4       Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, full details of the rainwater drainage and guttering arrangements associated with this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such works shall thereafter be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details or particulars prior to the first occupation of the development and thereafter retained and maintained in perpetuity to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To ensure that rainwater runoff from this development does not spill over to the adjoining footpath in the interests of pedestrian safety and amenity.

Minutes:

Audio recording – Start of Item – 20 minutes 41 seconds

 

The Development and Conservation Manager presented the report in respect of application 19/00151/FPH supported by a visual presentation consisting of photographs and plans.

 

The Development and Conservation Manager advised that the statement from Mr Paul Webster, Applicant’s Agent, read out during consideration of the previous item, also applied to this application.

 

Mr Furssedonn thanked the Chairman for the opportunity to address the Committee and gave a verbal presentation in objection to application 19/00151/FPH.

 

The following Members asked questions of Mr Furssedonn:

 

·                    Councillor Michael Weeks;

·                    Councillor Sue Ngwala.

 

Councillor Lisa Nash, Member Advocate, thanked the Chairman for the opportunity to address the Committee and gave a verbal presentation in objection to application 19/00151/FPH.

 

The Development and Conservation Manager clarified details of materials and advised that sewerage was a matter for Building Control.

 

The building would go up to the boundary of the property, but would be contained within the boundary of the property.

 

If access was required to the footpath for construction they would need to gain the necessary permits from the Highways Authority, Rights of Way.

 

The Flood Agency advice would apply to larger developments than this, which was borderline permitted development, however Member could require a condition regarding flood alleviation measures.

 

The following Members took part in the debate and asked questions:

 

·                Councillor David Levett;

·                Councillor Mike Rice;

·                Councillor Sam Collins;

·                Councillor Michael Muir;

·                Councillor Michael Weeks;

 

The Development and Conservation Manager responded to the questions asked.

 

Members considered that it was appropriate to condition regarding materials and details of rainwater drainage and guttering.

 

It was moved by Councillor Muir, seconded by Councillor Allen and

 

RESOLVED:  That application 19/00151/FPH be GRANTED planning permission, subject to the conditions and reasons contained in the report of the Development and Conservation Manager and the additional conditions and reasons below:

 

3        Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, full details of the external materials of the development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such works shall thereafter be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details or particulars.

 

Reason: In the interest of visual amenity and to ensure the external finish of the development adjoining the footpath is of an appropriate standard.

 

4        Prior to the commencement of the development hereby permitted, full details of the rainwater drainage and guttering arrangements associated with this development shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority. Such works shall thereafter be carried out in complete accordance with the approved details or particulars prior to the first occupation of the development and thereafter retained and maintained in perpetuity to the satisfaction of the Local Planning Authority.

 

Reason: To ensure that rainwater runoff from this development does not spill over to the adjoining footpath in the interests of pedestrian safety and amenity.