Planning - 13 July

MINUTES of the MEETING of the PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE held on Monday 13 July 2009 in the COMMITTTE 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
Mrs Jane Gray (NHDC)
Two members of the public

1. Declaration of Interests

Mr Hunt declared that he is a social member of the Golf Club

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 8 June 2009 be approved and signed.”

3. 09/01049/1HH Holly House, 8 Swangleys Lane, Knebworth

First floor gable roof front extension and gable roof to existing front projection. Alteration to design of existing roof from hipped to gable ended. Single and two storey side extension following demolition of existing side extension. Single and two storey rear extension, three pitched roof rear dormer windows. Pitched roof to existing front porch with timber support. Raise height of parapet to garage

There was come concern over the building at the front of the property.
For 4 Against 1 Abstention 1. NO OBJECTIONS

4. 09/00769/1 129 London Road, Knebworth

Single storey side extension to north west and south east elevations of existing kitchen and store. Extractor flue to rear of kitchen following removal of existing extractor flue

NO OBJECTIONS

5. 09/01003/1HH 59 Park Lane, Knebworth

Single storey side and rear extension

The committee considered the proposed extension to be out of keeping with the arts and crafts house and therefore OBJECTS to the application.





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6. 09/01131/1HH 117 Orchard Way, Knebworth

Single storey rear extension. Front porch

NO OBJECTIONS

7. 09/008822/1 Knebworth Golf Club, Deards End Lane, Knebworth

Replacement conservatory extension to clubhouse

A noise report had been undertaken which suggests that neighbours should not be affected. The committee had NO OBJECTIONS

8. 09/0023/1LB Knebworth Golf Club, Deards End Lane, Knebworth

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


NO OBJECTIONS

9. 09/01161/1HH 46 Stevenage Road, Knebworth

Erection of detached garage

The proposed garage is located at the front of the property well forward of the building line. The garage will be visible from the road and would set a precedent. The committee therefore OBJECTS.

10. 09/01170/1HH 24 Swangleys Lane, Knebworth

Two storey rear extension

The rear extension is in the middle of a row of terraced houses and consideration was given to the impact on the neighbouring properties. For 5 Abstention 1.
NO OBJECTIONS

11. 09/1032/1 Pumping Station, Watton Road, Knebworth

UV Plant Kiosk

NO OBJECTIONS

12. Any Other Business

12.1 Wood, Park Lane
Knebworth Estate has been managing its woodland on Park Lane, which has involved felling a significant number of trees. A resident has complained that the work has gone beyond its licence and is proposing legal action.

Mrs Pateman informed the committee that the proposed work could be found on the Forestry Commission website and that woodland management can appear dramatic but is part of maintenance.


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12.2 Gun Lane
Dr Fothergill complained that notices were erected to give warning that planned work was to be undertaken on Gun Lane. Again the signs were removed and no work done. The clerk is to write to Mr Jack requesting an update on the improvements.

12.3 Odyssey
The directors of Odyssey could not make the proposed dates, but have informed the clerk that they could make a meeting in the next two weeks. The clerk is to invite the directors to the next Planning or Parish Council meeting.

12.4 Next Meeting
The next meeting will be held on 10 August 2009

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