Planning - 8 June

MINUTES of the MEETING of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE held on Monday 8 June 2009 in the COMMITTTE ROOM, KNEBWORTH VILLAGE HALL
at 7.00 p.m.
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Present: Dr Graham Fothergill (Chairman), Mr Richard Haigh, Mr John Hunt,
Mrs Rosemary Pateman, Ms Elisabeth Smith, Mr Robin Smith and the Clerk

Apologies: Mr John Bantick due to prior commitments.

In Attendance: Mrs Carol Smith
Mrs Jane Gray (NHDC)

1. Declaration of Interests

There were no declarations of interest.

2. Minutes

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

RESOLVED “that the Minutes of the Meeting of the Planning and Environment Committee, held on 11 May 2009 be approved and signed.”

3. 09/00746/1HH Windrush, Slip Lane, Rabley Heath

Two storey rear extension following demolition of existing outbuilding. Rear conservatory and front porch

NO OBJECTIONS

4. 09/00814/1HH 42 Gun Lane, Knebworth

Two storey side extension with dutch hipped roof to incorporate loft conversion. Single storey rear extension with lantern roof, and single storey front and side extension. Window to first floor side extension

The previous application was refused due to the hip roof and the large dormer. The line of the hip has been made shallower but it will still be unbalanced with its semi. A neighbour has commented on the parking problems as the owner has a large van which cannot fit onto the drive causing parking problems on the road. The application identifies two spaces on the drive plus a garage which complies with car parking standards.

The committee OBJECTS to the application because the hip roof will detrimentally affect the street scene.

5. 09/00371/1LB 190 Park Lane, Old Knebworth

Roof light to side roof and part infill of front doorway in single storey side/rear extension and insertion of window

NO OBJECTIONS


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6. 09/00752/1 Park Lodge Cottage, Park Lane, Old Knebworth

Detached four bedroom dwelling with basement store following demolition of existing three bedroom chalet bungalow

The previous objections of height and form have been addressed. The footprint is 22% greater then the original, however it is in a large plot. The committee had NO OBJECTIONS

7. Local Development Framework

NHDC plans to have an additional site consultation from June to September 2009. Knebworth Estate and Wallace Estate have submitted a scheme which may form part of the consultation. The clerk is to obtain a web address for inclusion in the July issue of the Parish magazine.

8. Any Other Business

8.1 Laser pointer
Mr Haigh requested that a laser pointer be purchased to aid the use of the projector.

8.2 Old Knebworth Lane
Mrs Pateman reported that Herts Highways has been working in Old Knebworth Lane, and there is some improvement but the footpaths are still not cleared.

8.3 Pot Holes, Station Road
Mr Hunt complained about the pot holes in Station Road. The clerk is to inform Herts Highways.

8.4 Gun Lane Improvements
Dr Fothergill requested an update on the major road improvement previously planned for Gun Lane in June 2008. The clerk is to contact Herts Highways.

8.5 Hedges Hornbeam Spring
Dr Fothergill complained about the overgrown hedges blocking the footpath at 42 and $4 Hornbeam Spring. The clerk is to inform Herts Highways.

8.6 Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on 13 July 2009

There being no other business the meeting closed at 7.35 pm.