Planning - 19 May 2008

MINUTES of the MEETING of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE held on Monday 19 May 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 John Hunt, Mrs Rosemary Pateman, Ms Elisabeth Smith,
Mr Robin Smith and the Clerk

Apologies: Mr Richard Haigh due to a work commitment

In Attendance: Mrs Carol Smith
District Councillor Jane Gray

1. Declaration of Interests

There were no declarations of interest

2. Minutes

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

RESOLVED “that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, held on 28 April 2008 be approved and signed.”

Agreed.

3. 08/00646/1 15 Gun Lane, Knebworth

Demolition of existing 3 bedroom bungalow and erection of two 3 bedroom chalet bungalows and associated parking

NO OBJECTIONS

4. 08/00697/1HH 39 New Close, Knebworth

Single storey side and rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

NO OBJECTIONS

5. 08/00775/1HH 5 Stobarts Close, Knebworth

Single storey rear extension following demolition of existing conservatory

NO OBJECTIONS

6. 08/0888/1 Lowercourt, Three Houses Lane, Codicote

Detached building to provide music room, gym and store following demolition of existing shed

NO OBJECTIONS

7. Any Other Business


7.1 Pot hole, Station Road
Mr Hunt reported a pothole in Station Road near the surgery.

7.2 Road Improvements
Mrs Pateman reported that there have been road improvements on Hitchin Road and Three Houses Lane.

7.3 Enforcement
• 5 Gun Road Gardens
The application for retention of the shed in 5 Gun Road Gardens had been refused. The owner is in pre application discussions with planning officers to move it to the back garden, so no action will be taken yet.
• Havant, Gipsy Lane
The tenant is in discussions with the owner of the property regarding an application for retention of the office.
• 73 Park Lane
The certificate of Lawful development has been refused because the garage is in the paddock and not within the curtilage of the garden. A change of use of the paddock might be sought. The enforcement officer is issuing a notice for the building to be removed within 28 days.

7.4 Plastic Bottle Bank
Mr Bantick reported that NHDC is to replace the plastic bottle bank with a new unit.


There being no other business the meeting closed at 7.35 pm