Planning - 12 January 2009

MINUTES of the MEETING of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE held on Monday 12 January 2009 in the COMMITTEE, KNEBWORTH VILLAGE HALL
at 7.00 p.m.
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Present: Dr Graham Fothergill (Chairman), Mr John Hunt, Ms Elisabeth Smith, Mr Robin Smith and the Clerk

Apologies: Mr Richard Haigh due to work commitments
Mr John Bantick due to a prior commitment
Mrs Rosemary Pateman due to illness

In attendance: Jane Gray (NHDC)

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 10 November 2008 be approved.”

Agreed.

3. 08/01418/1HH 190 Park Lane, Old Knebworth

Rear Dormer window

NO OBJECTIONS

4. 08/01419/1LB 190 Park Lane, Old Knebworth

Removal of front door to side extension

NO OBJECTIONS

5. 08/02889/1HH 59 Park Lane, Knebworth

Single storey side and rear extension

The committee considered the proposed extension would be out of keeping with the existing property. The committee OBJECTS.

6. 08/02895/1HH 42 Gun Lane, Knebworth

Two storey side extension. Single storey rear, side and front extensions. Alterations to side hipped roof to form dutch hipped roof. Rear flat roof dormer window

The dutch hipped roof does not balance with the adjacent property. The flat roofed dormer window is large and visible and is out of character. The committee therefore OBJECTS.



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7. Any Other Business

7.1 Verge, St Martins Road
Mr Hunt complained about the condition of the verge opposite the car park in St Martins Road. The clerk is to contact Herts Highways.

7.2 Verge, New Close
A councillor has queried if the hedge which has been planted in New Close is on amenity land. The clerk has looked at the hedge and there is no problem.

7.3 Dog Bins
A resident has requested dog bins to be installed at specific sites in the village, suggesting the District Councillor’s discretionary budget could be used to fund them. A dog bin costs £261 plus £1.30 per week to empty. Dr Fothergill is to discuss the matter with North Herts. Homes on the planned walkabout. The item is to be taken to the next F&GP meeting.

There being no other business the meeting closed at 7.30pm.