MINUTES of the MEETING of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE held on Wednesday 24 September 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 work commitments
In attendance: Mrs Carol Smith
1 member of the public
1. Declaration of Interests
Ms Smith declared that she had a non pecuniary interest in 15 Deards Wood
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 8 September 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 discussed the proposed plans. There was a view that the building is already prominent and the application would not increase its dominance and there is a design mix of dwellings in the road. The majority of the committee had NO OBJECTIONS.
4. 08/01145/1HH 5 Swangleys Lane, Knebworth
Proposed two storey and first floor side extension. Single storey rear extension. Rear roof with steel balustrade and timber side screen panel. Front porch and addition of pitched roof to existing flat roof front projection
NO OBJECTIONS.
5. 08/01910/1HH 7a Stockens Green, Knebworth
Single storey front extension following demolition of existing porch and dining room extension. Single storey side extension following demolition of existing car port
NO OBJECTIONS.
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6. 08/01912/1AD 121 and Ground Floor Office, R/o121 London Road,
Knebworth
Advertisement consent: Non-illuminated sign on north west elevation and non-illuminated hanging sign to front elevation (121 London Road). 3 non-illuminated fascia signs above shutter enclosures (ground floor, rear of 121 London Road).
NO OBJECTIONS.
7. 08/02016/1HH 4 Oakfields Avenue, Knebworth
Single storey side extension following demolition of existing single storey rear extension and conservatory
NO OBJECTIONS.
8. Any Other Business
8.1 Footpath Station Road
Mr Smith requested that the footpath be cleared adjacent to the railway bridge. The clerk it so contact FCC.
8.2 Lights, Station Car Park
Mr Bantick reported that he had spoken with the attendant and the position of the lights has been adjusted.
8.3 Development - Watton Road, Oakfields Avenue, London Road and Hornbeam Spring
A real estate company has approached Knebworth residents with a proposition to develop part of their and their neighbours’ gardens. There is also a suggestion that the garages at Hornbeam Spring might be redeveloped.
8.4 Footpath, Old Knebworth Lane
Mrs Pateman requested that the footpath on Old Knebworth Lane be cleared. The clerk is to contact HCC.
8.5 Roadworks Gun Lane
HCC has postponed the road works on Gun Lane. The work will be part of a larger scheme next year.
8.6 Newton Woods, Three Valleys Water
Three Valleys is to replace a flow meter at Newton Woods. This is part of an SSSI and this is to be highlighted to Three Valleys Water.
8.7 Planning Regulations
Dr Fothergill distributed a newspaper article on the new planning regulations which come into effect from 1 October.
There being no other business the meeting closed at 7.50 pm
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