Planning - 18 August 2008

MINUTES of the MEETING of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE held on Monday 18 August 2008 in the COMMITTEE ROOM, KNEBWORTH VILLAGE HALL at 7.00 p.m.
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Present: Dr Graham Fothergill (Chairman), Mr John Bantick, Mr Richard Haigh, Mr John Hunt, Mrs Rosemary Pateman, Ms Elisabeth Smith Mr Robin Smith and the Clerk

Apologies: None

In attendance: 4 members of the public

1. Declaration of Interests

Ms Smith declared that she had a non pecuniary interest in 15 Deards Wood and 58 London Road.
Mr Haigh declared that he had a non pecuniary interest in 15 Pondcroft Road.

2. Minutes

It was proposed by Mr Bantick, seconded by Mr Smith and

RESOLVED “that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, held on 21 July 2008 be approved and signed.”

Agreed.

3. 08/01433/1HH 5 Deards End Lane, Knebworth

Two storey side/rear extension and attached single storey rear extension

The applicant has worked closely with the conservation officer and architect to ensure an appropriate design. A neighbour has objected to the proximity to the boundary of the side extension and the location of a side window. The committee had NO OBJECTIONS subject to the obscure glass being installed in the side window.

4. 08/00858/1HH 15 Pondcroft Road, Knebworth

Change of existing rear and side hipped roofs to form gable ends to rear and side elevations. Rear conservatory

The committee considered the change of roof line to form a gable end was out of keeping with its neighbouring semi. The rear third storey window will also overlook the neighbour’s garden. The committee therefore OBJECTS.

5. 08/01372/1LB 53 Park Lane, Knebworth

New windows and steel flue to south elevation, door canopy to west elevation and minor alterations

The committee had concerns over the size of the proposed windows and requested further information on the lead canopy before passing comment. It therefore OBJECTS.


6. 08/01319/1HH 54 Kerr Close, Knebworth

Front porch and rear conservatory

NO OBJECTIONS

7. 08/01655/1HH 58 London Road, Knebworth

Two storey rear extension

NO OBJECTIONS

8. 08/01704/1HH 32 Gun Road Gardens, Knebworth

Single storey rear extension

Clarification was requested on the location of the guttering on the party wall. The committee had NO OBJECTIONS

9. 08/00960/1HH 15 Deards Wood, Knebworth

The proposal for refurbishment is significant and full size plans had not been received. It was agreed to hold over the decision until the next meeting.

10. Any Other Business

10.1 Post Offices
Mrs Pateman requested that the council give its support to Whitwell and St Ippolytts Post Office campaigns to remain open. Both are used by people living within the parish. The clerk is to write in support of the post offices remaining open.

10.2 38 Stockens Green Hedge
The hedge has been cut back at 38 Stockens Green

10.3 Gun Lane Repairs
The work to repair Gun Lane is overdue. The clerk is to obtain up to date information.

10.4 Mansell Farm Heli-pad
It was noted Mansell Farm has applied to install four helipads in a filed.


There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.10 pm