Planning - 8 September 2008

MINUTES of the MEETING of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE held on Monday 8 September 2008 in the COMMITTEE ROOM, KNEBWORTH VILLAGE HALL at 7.00 p.m.
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Present: Dr Graham Fothergill (Chairman), Ms Elisabeth Smith Mr Robin Smith and the Clerk

Apologies: Mr Richard Haigh and Mr John Hunt due to work commitments

Absent Mrs Rosemary Pateman

In attendance: Mrs Jane Gray (NHDC)
3 members of the public

1. Declaration of Interests

Ms Smith declared that she had a non pecuniary interest in 15 Deards Wood
Dr Fothergill declared that he had a non pecuniary interest in 33 Stockens Green .

2. Minutes

It was proposed by Dr Fothergill, seconded by Ms Smith and

RESOLVED “that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, held on 18 August 2008 be approved.”

Agreed.

3. 08/1476/1HH 15 Deards Wood, Knebworth

Two storey front and rear extensions to western elevation. Single storey rear and side extension. Two storey flat roof glazed front entrance lobby

The committee considered the render and timber cladding to be out of character with the immediate surrounding properties. The location of the dwelling is in a prominent location in the road and would have a significant impact on its surroundings. The large glazed double height lobby is not in keeping. The front extension appears to be forward of the building line. The committee therefore OBJECTS. Following the vote the chairman noted that the meeting was not quorate for this application and recommended that a final decision be taken at the next planning meeting.


4. 08/01850/1HH 32 Pondcroft Road, Knebworth

Rear flat roofed dormer window

NO OBJECTIONS

5. 08/01663/1HH 33 Stockens Green, Knebworth

Single storey front/side extension

NO OBJECTIONS

6. 08/01069/1HH Havant, Gipsy Lane, Knebworth

Rear conservatory and garden shed

NO OBJECTIONS

7. 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 NO OBJECTIONS to the revised plans.

8. Any Other Business

8.1 73 Park Lane, Knebworth
Dr Fothergill reported that the owner had not yet confirmed that the paddock had been part of the garden for the appropriate period of time and was surprised that work was continuing on the garage. He believed that there was a holding enforcement notice on the development.

8.2 Delicatessen, Station Road
Herts Letting in Station Road is being converted to a delicatessen, selling sushi and other cold food. It is planned to stay open until 7.00pm. The property previously had retail usage.

8.3 Roadworks, Gun Lane
The clerk is to contact Mr Jack regarding the proposed work on Gun Lane which is already two months overdue.

8.4 Deards End Lane, Conservation Area
Dr Fothergill handed out the advertisement of the adopted schedule for Deards End Lane conservation area.


There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.10 pm