Planning - 9 February 2009

MINUTES of the MEETING of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE held on Monday 9 February 2009 in the COMMITTEE, KNEBWORTH VILLAGE HALL
at 7.00 p.m.
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Present: Dr Graham Fothergill (Chairman), 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

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 12 January 2009 be approved.”

3. 09/03042/1HH 116 Wadnall Way, Knebworth

Single storey side extension with monopitch roof to porch

NO OBJECTIONS

4. 08/03037/1 Knebworth Golf Club Deards End Lane, Knebworth

Replacement conservatory extension to clubhouse

A resident complained about the size of the extension and the increase in noise from private parties. The noise problem is an environmental issue. The extension is large but would replace the marquee which is a permanent feature during the summer months and would contain noise more effectively. The committee had NO OBJECTIONS.

5. 08/03021/1LB Knebworth Golf Club, Deards End Lane, Knebworth

Demolition of existing single storey rear extension and replacement conservatory to clubhouse

NO OBJECTIONS

6. 08/03000/1 8A Pondcroft Road, Knebworth

Insertion of two rooflights in front elevation and two roof lights in rear elevation to facilitate loft conversion

NO OBJECTIONS




2008/09 74


7. 09/03024/1 150-152 London Road Knebworth

Change of use of first floor from residential to office. Insertion of doorway into ground floor shopfront. Relocation of existing staircase and associated provision of new glazed roof canopy and stainless steel balustrading

Subject to there being adequate parking provision the committee had NO OBJECTIONS

8. Planning Policies

A recent NHDC officer report on a planning application stated that Knebworth did not have a retail policy. NHDC has policies for the four town centres and the committee is to investigate a similar policy for Knebworth.


9. Any Other Business

9.1 Posts Old Knebworth Lane
Mrs Pateman reported that the posts between Larch Howe and Glebe House have been knocked down. The clerk is to contact Herts. Highways.

9.2 Road Markings Station Road
Dr Fothergill reported that the road markings in Station Road have become faint. The clerk is to contact Herts. Highways regarding repainting the lines.

9.3 Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on 2 March 2009

There being no other business the meeting closed at 7.40pm.