Planning - 10 November 2008

MINUTES of the MEETING of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE held on Monday 10 November 2008 in the COMMITTEE, KNEBWORTH VILLAGE HALL
at 7.00 p.m.
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Present: Dr Graham Fothergill (Chairman), Mr John Bantick, Mrs Rosemary Pateman, Ms Elisabeth Smith, Mr Robin Smith and the Clerk

Apologies: Mr Richard Haigh due to work commitments
Mr John Hunt due to a prior commitment

In attendance: Mrs Carol Smith, Jane Gray (NHDC), 5 Members of the public

1. Declaration of Interests

There were no declarations of interest.

2. Minutes

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

RESOLVED “that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, held on 15 October 2008 be approved.”

Agreed.

3. 08/02086/1HH 20 Stevenage Road, Knebworth

Two and single storey front extension, alterations to roof and creation of pitched roof to existing front window to create hipped roof dormer window. Two storey side extension (north elevation) with dormer window to front following demolition of single detached garage. Single storey side extension (south elevation) to provide gym, alterations to existing conservatory roof. Front porch.

The committee considers the application to be overdevelopment and not aligning with the street scene. It therefore OBJECTS

4. 08/02107/1 135 London Road, Knebworth

Demolition of existing retail units and office building and erection of two storey building with retail use at ground floor and offices above

The committee OBJECTS to the application due to no parking provision and the loss of a retail unit.

5. 08/02244/1HH 201 Park Lane, Knebworth

Single storey front extension and covered porch. Single and two storey side extension incorporating existing store/wc. Single and two storey rear extension

NO OBJECTIONS

6. 08/02787/1HH 89 London Road, Knebworth

Single storey front extension and two storey rear extension. Detached double garage

NO OBJECTIONS
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7. Naming Deards Wood Development

The developer has proposed Quinta Close and Greenways for the new development in Deards Wood. NHDC did not wish to consider a name which included ‘Deards’. It was agreed that Devey Close should be proposed; being a family name of John Smith who owned the Blacksmith shop in Station Road.

8. Proposed Registration of Land in Park Lane, Old Knebworth and Norton
Green

The Land Registry has an application to register title of the entrance to Knebworth Estate between the two lodges. The Council has title deeds to the war memorial land and needs to object by 18 November. The pond at Norton Green is also to be registered, part of which is owned by Stevenage Borough Council. The clerk is to submit a letter of objection and to copy the deed to Knebworth Estate

9. Any Other Business

9.1 Roadworks B656
Mrs Pateman reported that the B656 will be closed for repairs.

9.2 Litter Bins, Muirhead Way
A resident has complained that the bin at the end of Muirhead Way does not seem to be emptied and has also requested a dog bin. The clerk is to contact Mr Flack, NHDC, to obtain contractor information.

9.3 Wine Shop
The Wine Shop has had its licensed revoked for three months for selling alcohol to minors. The shop has been split in two with part being converted to a bathroom showroom for Lowes.

9.4 Footpath, Station Road
Mr Bantick wanted to thank Herts Highways for the improved footpath surfaces on Station Road. The Clerk is to write to Mr Jack.

9.5 Trees Woodstock
A resident has complained that a large conifer is reducing sight lines from the car park in Woodstock. The clerk is to contact Herts. Highways

9.6 73 Park Lane
The owners of 73 Park Lane have submitted a lawful development application for lawful use of the paddock as part of the grounds of the house. If approved it will result in the approval of the garage block already constructed.

9.7 Stevenage Development Plan
Stevenage Borough Council has put on deposit its Development Plan for comments by 19 December.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 8.00pm.