Dear Councillor
31 July 2017
You are hereby summoned to the next Planning A Committee meeting to be held on
Tuesday, 06 January 2015 at 7.30 p.m. in the Town Hall. On Rota: Councillors M Ellis,
Newns, Vincent and Williams.
To assist in the speedy and efficient dispatch of business, members requiring further
information on items included on the Agenda are requested to enquire prior to the meeting.
Yours sincerely
John Bagshaw
Town Clerk
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1.
APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE
2.
DECLARATION OF INTEREST
Members are reminded to make any declarations of disclosable pecuniary and/or
personal interests that they may have in relation to items on this Agenda.
You should declare at this part of the meeting or when it becomes apparent your
interest by stating:
(a)
(b)
(c)
the item you have the interest in
whether it is a disclosable pecuniary interest and the nature of the
interest, whereupon you will not participate in the discussion or vote on
that matter, unless dispensation has been requested and granted
whether it is a personal interest and the nature of the interest
3.
MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS OF THE PLANNING A COMMITTEE HELD ON
25 NOVEMBER 2014. Circulated herewith.
Pages 1 - 10
4.
PUBLIC QUESTIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH STANDING ORDER 62.
5.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 12/12/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 02/01/2015.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 19/11/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 09/01/2015.
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APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 26/12/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 16/01/2015.
APPENDIX A Pages 11 - 22
6.
LETTERS OF OBJECTION
5/14/3262
7.
APPENDIX B Pages 23 - 28
131 Southdown Road, Harpenden
APPEALS
No appeals have been received for consideration.
8.
PRIOR NOTIFICATIONS
There are no prior notifications for consideration.
9.
LIST OF WEEKLY ST ALBANS DISTRICT COUNCIL DECISIONS
APPENDIX C Pages 29 - 48
10.
11.
APPLICATIONS FOR TREE WORKS
DATE OF NEXT MEETING
APPENDIX D Pages 49 - 55
St Albans District Council Planning
(Development Control) Committee North
meeting to be held on Monday 19 January
2015 – Farmer
Planning B Committee meeting to be held
on Tuesday, 20 January 2015. Rosemary
Farmer, Dr Frosh, Mrs Linacre and
Thomas
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HARPENDEN TOWN COUNCIL
APPENDIX A
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 12/12/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 02/01/2015.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 19/12/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 09/01/2015.
APPLICATIONS REGISTERED WEEK ENDING 26/12/2014. THREE
WEEK PERIOD EXPIRES 16/01/2015.
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Ref: 5/14/3168 Category:
Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Single storey rear conservatory at 163 Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire
AL5 5QX For Mr Borgeat
HISTORY:
5/14/2583
Prior Notification - Single storey rear extension 3.18m in height
x 5.8m in depth with 2.28m height to eaves HTC: No comment made by the Committee
SADC: Refuse. Full planning permission required.
5/10/2715
Single storey front extension HTC: No objection. SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/3220 Category:
Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Part single, part two storey side and rear extension and hipped to half hipped loft
conversion with one rear dormer window and front rooflight at 14 Holly Walk Harpenden
Hertfordshire AL5 5RG For Mr Gerry Scrivener
HISTORY:
5/14/2896
Part single part two storey side and rear extensions, removal of
carport
HTC: No objection subject to no loss of amenity to neighbouring properties.
Policy 72 (v) of the District Plan refers.
SADC: Pending
5/07/2733
with railing
Single storey rear extension, alterations to openings and rear access ramp
HTC: No objection. SADC: Permit
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO
NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/3278 Category:
Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Part single, part two storey side and first floor side and rear extension with rear
Juliette balcony, single storey rear extension, front canopy and new first floor rear window at
16 Salisbury Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5AY For Rachel Banks-Nash
HISTORY:
5/14/1560
Material Amendment - Alterations to roof and addition of two
rooflights to single storey rear extension to planning permission 5/2013/0319 dated
07/05/2013 for part single, part two storey side and rear extensions, single storey front
extension and Juliette balcony to rear
HTC: No objection SADC: Refuse. The
increase in the pitch and therefore height of the roof above the single storey rear extension
raises new material planning considerations in regard to the residential amenity of the
neighbouring property.
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5/13/0319
Part single, part two storey side and rear extensions, single storey front
extension and Juliette balcony to rear
HTC: No objection provided no loss of amenity
to neighbouring properties. Policy 72 (v) of the District Plan refers. SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO
NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/3294 Category:
Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Part single, part two storey side and rear extension and alteration to openings
(resubmission following refusal of 5/2014/0669) at 24 Sauncey Avenue Harpenden
Hertfordshire AL5 4QF For Mr Stephen Brooks
HISTORY:
5/14/0669
Part single, part two storey side and rear extension and
alteration to openings
HTC: No objection. SADC: Refuse. The proposed extensions
would, by reason of their excessive size, massing, bulk, design and prominent position, result
in an unsympathetic and visually obtrusive appearance and fail to relate acceptably to the
character and appearance of the existing dwelling, street scenes and the surrounding built
environment. The proposal would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the
existing dwelling, street scene and surrounding area, contrary to the provisions of Polices 69,
72 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994 and the National Planning Policy
Framework. APPEAL:
Lodged.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION PROVIDED THE PREVIOUS REASONS
FOR REFUSAL HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED.
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Ref: 5/14/3348 Category:
Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Single storey front, two storey side and first floor rear extensions following
demolition of existing garage, alterations to openings and associated landscaping
(resubmission following withdrawal of 5/2014/2659) at 5 Barton Close Harpenden
Hertfordshire AL5 4QT For Mr Neil OCuinneagain
HISTORY:
5/14/2659
Single storey front, two storey side and first floor rear
extensions following demolition of existing garage, alterations to openings and associated
landscaping HTC: Express concerns with regard to the loss of the garage and lack of
parking provision within the proposal. Policies 40 & 41 of the District Plan refer. SADC:
Withdrawn.
RECOMMENDATION:
EXPRESS CONCERNS WITH REGARD TO THE LOSS OF
THE GARAGE AND LACK OF PARKING PROVISION WITHIN THE PROPOSAL.
POLICIES 40 & 41 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/14/2737 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Extension to existing rear dormer window,
new rear dormer window and insertion of front, rear and side rooflights at 2 The Pleasance
Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3NA For Mr Simon Todhunter
RECOMMENDATION:
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/3130 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Variation of Conditions 3 (obscure glazing and non opening) and 4 (no balcony)
of planning permission 5/2014/1097 dated 18/06/2014 for Part single, part two storey rear
extension at 7 Westfield Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4HN For Mr & Mrs Mark
Slobom
HISTORY:
objection.
5/14/1097
Part single, part two storey rear extension
SADC: Permit.
HTC: No
RECOMMENDATION:
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/14/3171 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Construction of a detached dwelling with associated landscaping and parking.
New vehicle crossover and hardstanding to No. 99 Ox Lane at 99 and land to the rear of 101
and 103 Ox Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4PN For Mr S Rafferty
HISTORY:
5/10/2861
Demolition of existing garages and erection of two, two storey
semi-detached dwellings with associated landscaping and parking (resubmission following
withdrawal of 5/2010/2335 dated 16/11/10) HTC: No objection SADC: Permit.
5/10/2335
Demolition of existing garages and erection of two, two storey semi-detached
dwellings with associated landscaping and parking HTC: Recommend approval. SADC:
Withdrawn.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO
NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 70 (vi) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/3255 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Single storey rear extension, garage conversion, insertion of two side rooflights
and alterations to openings at 32 Tuffnells Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3HQ For Mr
Ben Moody
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/3256 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Construction of two bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking,
landscaping and access at Land R/O 52 Lea Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4PG For
Mr Michael Hesketh
NO RELEVANT HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO
NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 70 (vi) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/3288 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Discharge of Conditions 4 (fencing details), 6 (hard and soft landscaping), 7
(surface water), 8 (materials specification) and 9 (ground levels) of planning permission of
5/2014/1580 dated 15/09/2014 for Construction of manege (ancillary to existing stables) and
associated landscape bund at Faulkners End Farm Roundwood Lane Harpenden
Hertfordshire AL5 3PG For Mr Tom Catton
RECOMMENDATION:
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/3273 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed)-Roof extensions at 4 Paddock Wood
Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1JX For Ms G Thompson
RECOMMENDATION:
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/3274 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 3 (samples of materials) of planning permission
5/2014/2351 dated 14/10/2014 for Single storey side and rear extension, first floor rear
extension and front porch canopy at 7 East Common Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1BJ For
Mr & Mrs C & J Lauterpacht
RECOMMENDATION:
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/3275
Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Non Material Amendment - Enlargement of bedroom window of planning
permission 5/2013/1449 allowed at appeal dated 25/11/2013 for Part first floor, part two
storey side extensions, single storey rear bay windows, alterations to openings and removal
of chimney stack following demolition of existing single storey side extension at The Coach
House Hatching Green Close Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LB For Dr Peter Goch
HISTORY:
5/13/1449
Part first floor, part two storey side extensions, single storey
rear bay windows, alterations to openings and removal of chimney stack following demolition
of existing single storey side extension
HTC: No objection subject to no loss of
amenity to neighbouring properties. Policy 72 (v) of the District Plan refer.
SADC: Refuse. By reason of their design, size, scale, bulk and height the proposed
extensions would be an overlarge and visually obtrusive form of development that would be
detrimental to the character and appearance of the house and general locality, and would not
preserve or enhance, but would be detrimental to the character and appearance of this part
of the Harpenden Conservation Area. The application is contrary to the provisions of Policy
69 (i) (General Design and Layout), Policy 72 (i) and (ii) (Extensions in Residential Areas)
and Policy 85 (i) preamble, (b), (e) (Development in Conservation Areas) of the St Albans
District Local Plan Review 1994, and the provisions of the National Planning Policy
Framework. APPEAL:
Allowed.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN
AND USE OF MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICY 85 (i) (c) OF THE
DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/3277
Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Non Material Amendment -Repositioning of roof lights of planning permission
5/2014/2351 dated 14/10/2014 for Single storey side and rear extension, first floor rear
extension and front porch canopy at 7 East Common Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1BJ For
Mr & Mrs C & J Lauterpacht
HISTORY:
5/14/2351
Single storey side and rear extension, first floor rear extension
and front porch canopy
HTC: Recommend refusal regarding the incongruous roof
form and over use of glass on this locally listed building in the Conservation Area. Policies
72 (ii), 85 (i) (c) & 87 of the District Plan refer. The Committee considered that there was
insufficient information submitted on the application as it was unclear how the height of the
proposal would compare with the street scene.
SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN
AND USE OF MATERIALS IN THE CONSERVATION AREA. POLICY 85 (i) (c) OF THE
DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/3307 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Two and single storey front extensions with canopy, two storey rear, single storey
side extensions, two side dormer windows, alterations to openings and removal of chimney
at 4 Bamville Wood East Common Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1AP For Mr Geoffrey
Iddenden
HISTORY:
5/13/2480
Part single, part two storey front extension with front canopy,
single storey side and rear extensions and alterations to openings (resubmission following
withdrawal of 5/2013/1240)
HTC: Express concern that the current application
does not fully deal with the reasons for refusal on appeal. SADC: Permit.
5/13/1240 Part single, part two storey front extension with front canopy, first floor side and
single storey rear extensions and alterations to openings HTC: Recommend refusal. The
proposed side extension would adversely affect the amenity of No. 5 Oak Way. Previous
reasons for refusal on appeal do not appear to have been addressed. Policies 72 (v) & 85 of
the District Plan refer. SADC: Withdrawn
RECOMMENDATION:
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/14/3332 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Demolition of existing and erection of a detached dwelling at 45 West Common
Way Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2LQ For Mr & Mrs C Hawes
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/14/3357 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey side extension at 38 High
Firs Crescent Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1NA For Mr Oliver Payne
RECOMMENDATION:
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NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/3413 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Replacement six bedroom dwelling with new vehicle accesses (resubmission
following refusal of 5/2014/2544) at 26 The Uplands Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2PQ For
Mr & Mrs J Rust
HISTORY:
5/14/2544
Replacement six bedroom dwelling with new vehicle crossover,
alterations to existing and creation of new crossover (resubmission following approval of
5/14/0775)
HTC: The Committee express concern over the positioning on the plot of the
proposed dwelling, which projects further forward than the existing dwelling, leading to the
property becoming overly dominant in the streetscene. Policies 69 (i), 70 (i) of the District
Plan refer.
SADC: Refuse. By reason of its design, size, scale and massing the proposed
development would be an incongruous, bulky and overlarge addition to the plot that fails to
relate to the domestic scale, character and appearance of the street scene and locality. The
proposal would result in a visually obtrusive and unsympathetic form of development out of
character with its surroundings and detrimental to the visual amenities of the street scene. It
is contrary to the aims of Policy 69 (preamble) (i) (General Design and Layout) and Policy 70
(preamble) (i) (Design and Layout of New Housing) of the St Albans District Local Plan
Review 1994 and the provisions of the National Planning Policy Framework.
5/14/0775
Replacement six bedroom dwelling with new vehicle crossover and alterations
to existing crossover HTC: The Committee express concern over the positioning on the
plot of the proposed dwelling, which projects further forward than the existing dwelling,
leading to the property becoming overly dominant in the streetscene. Policies 69 (i), 70 (i) of
the District Plan refer.
Furthermore, the proposed elevations suggest an uncharacteristic Neo Georgian style which
is out of keeping with the streetscene.
SADC: permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
THE COMMITTEE EXPRESS CONCERN OVER THE
POSITIONING ON THE PLOT OF THE PROPOSED DWELLING, WHICH PROJECTS
FURTHER FORWARD THAN THE EXISTING DWELLING, LEADING TO THE PROPERTY
BECOMING OVERLY DOMINANT IN THE STREETSCENE. POLICIES 69 (I), 70 (I) OF
THE DISTRICT PLAN REFER.
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Ref: 5/14/3195 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Certificate of Lawfulness (proposed) - Single storey rear extension at 29
Hollybush Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4AS For Ms Frances Holt
RECOMMENDATION:
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/3262 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: First floor rear extension at 131 Southdown Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5
1PU For Mr David James
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/14/3281 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Single storey side extension at 4 Meadow Walk Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5
5TG For Mr S Cassidy
HISTORY:
5/13/2763
Two storey side and single storey rear extension with front bay
window and loft conversion with rear dormer window and front rooflights
HTC:
Express concern regarding the two storey side extension in terms of size and scale
which would unbalance the existing pair of semi detached houses. The Committee
suggested that the proposal should be reduced in size to be more sympathetic to the original
building. Policies 69 (i) & 71 (i) (ii) of the District Plan refer.SADC: Permit.
5/09/1334
Ground floor rear extension, two storey side extension and front porch
(resubmission following refusal of 5/09/0210)
HTC: No objection subject to no
loss of amenity to neighbouring properties and provided previous reasons for refusal have
been addressed. Policy 72 (v) of the District Plan refers. SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/3346 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Advertisement Consent - One externally illuminated fascia sign and one non
illuminated projecting sign at 9-10 Harding Parade Station Road Harpenden Hertfordshire
AL5 4SW For Mr Francesco Arcadio
HISTORY:
5/13/3527
Advertisement consent - Retention of one internally illuminated
fascia sign, one internally illuminated projecting sign and one internally illuminated roundel
sign
HTC: Recommend refusal. The application site is located within the
Harpenden Conservation Area. As such the proposed method of advertising, using internal
illumination, would detract from the character and visual appearance of the area. Policies 78
(i) & 90 (iii), (v), (vii) of the district plan refers.
SADC: Partial consent. Consent is
GRANTED for the advertisements internal round Sign. Consent is REFUSED for the fascia
sign and hanging sign for the following reason: 1. The fascia and hanging signs, by virtue of
their type, design and method of illumination would detract from local amenity and the
character and appearance of the building, the street scene, the locality and this part of the
Harpenden Conservation Area. As such, the proposal fails to comply with Policies 69, 78, 85
and 90 of the Local Plan and the aims of the national Planning Policy Framework.
5/13/3186
New external seating area to serve coffee shop
HTC: Recommend
refusal. The Committee considered that the proposal would cause obstruction of the
pavement given the location is within the proximity of Harpenden Railway Station. It was
suggested that tables and chairs could be sited outside the frontage of the shop and licensed
by a pavement license which could be obtained from St Albans District Council. SADC:
Refuse. The proposal by reason of its size, position and general layout would be an
uncharacteristic and visually obtrusive form of development, occupying a significant
proportion of the footway and would be detrimental to the character and appearance of the
street scene, the general locality and this part of the Harpenden Conservation Area and
could lead to an adverse cumulative impact if repeated. The proposal would be contrary to
Policies 69 and 85 of the St Albans District Local Plan Review 1994 and the aims of the
National Planning Policy Framework. 2. The proposal by reason of its size, position and
general layout would obstruct the free flow of pedestrian movement at this part of the street
and Harpenden Town Centre on a busy pedestrian route close to Harpenden Station where
unrestricted access and movement of pedestrians is of the utmost importance and could lead
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to an adverse cumulative impact if repeated. The proposal is therefore, contrary to Policy 34
of the St. Albans Local Plan and the aims of the National Planning Policy Framework.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO COMPLIANCE WITH POLICY
90 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN.
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Ref: 5/14/3359 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension, replacement conservatory and loft
conversion with front and rear dormer windows and side rooflights at 15 Clarence Road
Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4AJ For Mr Duncan
HISTORY:
5/08/0390
Single storey rear extension and conservatory
HTC: No
objection provided appropriate use of design and materials in the Conservation Area. Policy
85 (i)(c) of the District Plan refers. SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/14/3407 Category:
Ward: Harpenden East
Proposal: Part single, part two storey rear extension, loft conversion incorporating front and
rear rooflights, front porch, alteration to front elevation, removal of existing chimneys,
alteration to openings and replacement windows at 38 Sauncey Avenue Harpenden
Hertfordshire AL5 4QJ For Mr & Mrs Hollowood
HISTORY:
5/14/3200
Part single, part two storey rear extension, loft conversion
incorporating two rear dormer windows and front and rear rooflights, front porch, alteration to
front elevation, removal of existing chimneys and alteration to openings HTC:
Recommend refusal with regard to loss of privacy and amenity to neighbouring
properties. The Committee were opposed to the inclusion of a balcony within the proposal.
Concerns were also expressed regarding the proposed design which may not be in keeping
with the street scene. Policy 72 (i) (v) of the District Plan refers. SADC: Decision pending.
5/07/1352
Single storey front and rear and first floor side extensions HTC:
No
objection provided no loss of amenity to neighbouring properties. Policy 72 (v) of the District
Plan. SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/14/3303 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Single storey rear and side extension, single storey front extension incorporating
porch and extension of mono pitched roof, garage conversion with alterations to openings
and existing garage roof and front roof light at 95 Tuffnells Way Harpenden Hertfordshire
AL5 3HR For Mrs Joanne Tamkin
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO
NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/3385 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Construction of five bedroom detached dwelling with associated parking,
landscaping and access at Land at R/O 16 Wood End Hill & 29 Tuffnells Way Harpenden
Hertfordshire AL5 3EZ For Hesketh Homes Ltd
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER
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Ref: 5/14/3395 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Demolition of existing and erection of two semi-detached dwellings at 173
Westfield Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4ND For Howmac Homes Ltd
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/3397
Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Loft conversion with rear dormer window and rooflight at 7 Roundwood Lane
Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 3BW For Mr & Mrs S Datta
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/3403 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Single storey side and two storey rear extensions at 62 Willoughby Road
Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 4PD For Mr Colin Noakes
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
RECOMMEND REFUSAL. THE PROPOSED TWO STOREY
REAR EXTENSION IS OVERLY DOMINANT IN TERMS OF HEIGHT, SCALE, BULK, AND
REARWARD PROJECTION. CONCERN IS ALSO EXPRESSED OVER THE POSSIBLE
LOSS OF AMENITY TO NO. 64 WILLOUGHBY ROAD. POLICIES 72 (i) AND (v) OF THE
DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/3404 Category:
Ward: Harpenden North
Proposal: Part single, part two storey side and rear extensions at 32 Lea Road Harpenden
Hertfordshire AL5 4PG For Mr Rupert Garricks
HISTORY:
5/10/3081
Part single, part two storey side and rear extension
(resubmission following refusal of 5/10/0938)
HTC: Express concern regarding the
size and depth of the rear extension which may result in a detrimental impact on
neighbouring property, No. 34 Lea Road. Policy 72 (v) of the District Plan refers. SADC:
Permit
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5/10/0938
Part single, part two storey side and rear extension (resubmission following
withdrawal of 5/10/0097)
HTC: Recommend refusal. The proposed extension is out of
scale and character with the original building, the appearance of the street and compromises
the space around the building. Policies 72 (i), (ii) and (iii) of the District Plan refer. Concern
is expressed over the affect on amenity of No. 30 Lea Road. Policy 72 (v) and (ix) of the
District Plan refers. Concern is also expressed that the first floor side extension is less than 1
metre from the party boundary. Policy 72 (vii) of the District Plan refers. SADC:
Refuse.
The proposed rear extensions, by reason of their mass, scale, bulk and excessive rearward
depth would result in a form of development that is incongruous to the existing property and
out of keeping with the character and appearance of neighbouring dwellings. The proposal is
contrary to Policy 72 (Extensions in Residential Areas) (i) and (ii) of the St. Albans District
Local Plan Review 1994. 2. Due to their excessive rearward projection, height and proximity
to the boundary, the proposed rear extensions would be likely to have an overbearing impact
on the occupiers of both No's. 30 and 34 Lea Road; resulting in adverse impact on residential
amenity. The proposal would therefore be contrary to Policy 72 (Extensions in Residential
Areas) (v) of the St. Albans District Local Plan Review 1994.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO
NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/3387 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Single storey side and rear extension at 23 Grove Road Harpenden Hertfordshire
AL5 1QG For Mr & Mrs T Woods
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/3412 Category:
Ward: Harpenden South
Proposal: Replacement two storey side extension, single storey rear extension, loft
conversion with three rear dormer windows and front rooflight, replacement windows and
garage and alterations to openings at 77 Grove Road Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 1EN
For Mr Paul Southall
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/3210 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Variation of Condition 11 (landscape and design proposal) of planning permission
5/2009/2168 dated 13/01/2012 for Demolition of existing dwelling and garage court and
erection of four semi-detached dwellings at Former 57a Cowper Road Harpenden For
Elizabeth Greenwood
HISTORY:
5/09/2168
Demolition of existing dwelling and garage court and erection
of four semi-detached dwellings
HTC: No objection subject to appropriate design and
use of materials within the Conservation Area and provided previous reasons for refusal
have been addressed. Policy 85 (i) (c) of the District Plan refer. SADC: Permit with
conditions. Condition 11. No development shall take place until details of both hard and soft
landscape works have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning
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Authority and these works shall be carried out as approved. These details shall include (a )
proposed finished levels and contours; (b) means of enclosure; (c) car parking layouts; (d)
other vehicles and pedestrian access and circulation areas; (e) hard surfacing materials; (f)
minor artefacts and structures (e.g. furniture, play equipment, refuse or other storage units,
signs, lighting etc); (g) proposed and existing functional services above and below ground
(e.g. drainage, power, communications cables, pipelines etc, indicating lines manholes,
supports etc.); (h) existing trees to be retained; (i) existing hedgerows to be retained. Reason
11. To ensure satisfactory landscape treatment of the site in the interests of visual amenity.
To comply with Policy 74 of the St. Albans District Local Plan Review 1994.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/3367 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Single storey rear extension and alteration to openings at 7 Orchard Avenue
Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 2DW For Mr & Mrs S Ball
HISTORY:
5/14/0623
Permit.
Single storey rear extension HTC: No objection. SADC:
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/3383
Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Single storey side extension at 26 Highfield Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire
AL5 5UA For Ms Jo Poulton
HISTORY:
5/06/2645
Two storey side and single storey rear extension and loft
conversion with rear dormer window HTC: Express concern of possible overdevelopment of
the site in terms of roof form which will set a precedent and lead to an adverse affect on the
street scene. Policy 72 (i) and (ii) of the District Plan.
SADC: Permit.
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION
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Ref: 5/14/3390 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Demolition of existing single storey side extension and garage and construction
of two storey side extension with side facing dormer window and balcony and replacement
single garage at 39 Crabtree Lane Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5NT For Mr Justin Tindall
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATE DESIGN
AND USE OF MATERIALS ON THIS LOCALLY LISTED BUILDING IN THE
CONSERVATION AREA. POLICY 85 (i) (c) AND 87 OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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Ref: 5/14/3402
Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Discharge of Condition 2 (sample of materials), 3 (on site parking) and 6 (noise)
of planning permission 5/2012/2848 dated 27/02/2013 for Part change of use of first floor to
Class C3 (residential), two storey side extension incorporating bin and bicycle stores, raising
rear section of roof and loft conversion with eight dormer windows and six rooflights to form
six flats following demolition of external stairs at 25 Vaughan Road Harpenden Hertfordshire
AL5 4EL For Mr Peter Doyle
RECOMMENDATION:
NO COMMENT REQUIRED BY THE COMMITTEE
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Ref: 5/14/3426 Category:
Ward: Harpenden West
Proposal: Part single, part two storey side and single storey front extension, raising of roof
and conversion of garage with roof lanterns and alterations to openings at 27 Fairmead
Avenue Harpenden Hertfordshire AL5 5UD For Mr Paul York
NO HISTORY
RECOMMENDATION:
NO OBJECTION SUBJECT TO NO LOSS OF AMENITY TO
NEIGHBOURING PROPERTIES. POLICY 72 (v) OF THE DISTRICT PLAN REFERS.
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