Agenda, decisions and minutes

Apologies were received from Councillor John Oswell, with Councillor June Nelson substituting.

There were no declarations of interest.

RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 6 December 2017 were agreed as a correct record.

None.

It was confirmed that the items of business marked Part I would be considered in public, and items marked Part II would be considered in private.

Two x 1-bed dwellings with associated parking, amenity space, refuse and cycle storage.

Recommendation: Approval

The application was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

The application was withdrawn prior to the start of the meeting.

Two storey, 5-bed detached dwelling with habitable roofspace, associated parking and amenity space, involving demolition of existing bungalow.

Recommendation: Refusal

The application was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

The application was withdrawn prior to the start of the meeting.

Two storey detached dwelling with habitable roofspace and basement space involving demolition of existing dwelling.

Recommendation: Refusal

The application was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

The application was withdrawn prior to the start of the meeting.

Change of use of ground floor to Class A1 and installation of a replacement shopfront.

Recommendation: Refusal

The application was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

The application was withdrawn prior to the start of the meeting.

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission ref: 24862/APP/2015/3571 dated 08/08/16 (Two storey, 5-bedroom, detached dwelling with habitable roofspace to include two front dormers, one rear dormer, integral garage, parking and amenity space involving demolition of existing detached dwelling) to add a third dormer window to the front elevation and re-position the two approved dormers.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED: That the application was approved.

Variation of condition 2 (approved plans) of planning permission reference 24862/APP/2015/3571 dated 08/08/16 (Two storey, five-bedroom, detached dwelling with habitable roofspace to include two front dormers, one rear dormer, integral garage, parking and amenity space involving demolition of existing detached dwelling to add a third dormer window to the front elevation and re-position the two approved dormers.

Officers introduced the report to Members, which sought to vary previous planning consent to include the provision of a third front dormer window, including responsibility of the two approved front dormers.

The Committee proposed and seconded the officer's recommendation. Upon being put to a vote, there were six votes in favour of the application and one abstention.

-        RESOLVED: That the application was approved.

Variation of condition No. 6 (Attendance Numbers) of planning permission ref: 18414/APP/2016/2486 dated 07/10/2016 to increase enrollment numbers from 30 to 60 (Change of use from Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Use Class D1 (Non-Residential Institutions) for use as a children's day nursery with associated parking and landscaping.)

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED: That the application was deferred.

Variation of condition No. 6 (Attendance Numbers) of planning permission reference 18414/APP/2016/2486 dated 07/10/2016 to increase enrolment numbers from 30 to 60 (Change of use from Use Class C3 (Dwellinghouse) to Use Class D1 (Non-Residential Institutions) for use as a children's day nursery with associated parking and landscaping).

Officers introduced the report which sought to increase enrolment numbers at the children's day nursery from 30 to 60, and highlighted the addendum.

Members commented on the proposed parking arrangements, highlighting that four car parking spaces were highlighted for 13 members of staff, with another five spaces for parents to drop-off children. The Committee questioned where the remaining nine members of staff would be parking, and how that could impact on the surrounding area and traffic flow.

There were also concerns regarding highway safety, access to the site and potential impact on traffic at rush hour, as well as the impact of adding children being dropped off near the site. Members also commented that by doubling the number of children enrolled, there may be more traffic, although it was difficult to know how many people would travel to the site by public transport or on foot.

Officers confirmed to the Committee that many pupils live in close proximity to the nursery, and there was scope for the applicant to reduce the number of cars using the site as part of the travel plan. Members also heard that Rickmansworth Road was wide enough to accommodate both parking and free flow of traffic.

The Committee also discussed the impact of turning right into the site, which could lead to a traffic build-up when cars waited to turn, and there was concern that two cars could not pass eachother at the access point to the site. The Head of Planning and Enforcement confirmed that a full travel plan may help answer some of these questions, and Members agreed that a travel plan, as well as current accident data, and further information on the width of the access road and impact of a right turn into the site.

A motion to defer the application was then moved, to allow the applicant to provide the travel plan and further information. This was seconded, and upon being put to a vote, unanimously agreed.

-        RESOLVED: That the application was deferred.

Change of use of ground floor to Class D1 (Doctor or Dentist Practice) and installation of a replacement shopfront.

Recommendation: Refusal

The application was withdrawn prior to the meeting.

The application was withdrawn prior to the start of the meeting.

Conversion of roofspace to habitable use with the inclusion of six rear rooflights, two front rooflights and four side rooflights to create one x one-bed self-contained flat with associated amenity space.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED: That the application was refused.

Conversion of roofspace to habitable use with the inclusion of six rear rooflights, two front rooflights, and four side rooflights to create one one-bed self-contained flat with associated amenity space.

Officers introduced the application, which considered the conversion of the existing roofspace to provide one one-bed flat, and highlighted the addendum.

Members heard that the rooflights were deemed acceptable due to the steepness of the roof and because they were obscured to the rear of the building, and, responding to questioning, officers confirmed that the height of the proposed dwelling was below the London Guidelines considered desirable for properties and there were no rooflights in nearby properties.

The Committee expressed concern that rooflights provided the only form of lighting in the dwelling and the building height was lower than the London Plan guidelines suggested. A proposal to refuse the application was then proposed citing the unacceptable living conditions proposed by virtue of a lack of natural light and the height of the dwelling.

This proposal was seconded and unanimously agreed when put to a vote.

-        RESOLVED: That the application was refused.

Removal of existing adverts and installation of: one internally illuminated post sign; three areas of non-illuminated signwriting; one internally illuminated Nameboard; one externally illuminated post sign; two non-illuminated transom signs; one externally illuminated sign; one area of externally illuminated signwriting; and, three non-illuminated post signs.

Recommendation: Approval

RESOLVED: That the application was approved.

Removal of existing adverts and installation of one internally illuminated post sign, three areas of non-illuminated signwriting, one internally illuminated Nameboard, one externally illuminated post sign, two non-illuminated transom signs, one externally illuminated sign, one area of externally illuminated signwriting and three non-illuminated post signs.

Officers introduced the report which sought consent for the removal of existing adverts and installation of the replacement signage.

Members proposed, seconded and voted unanimously in favour of the officer's recommendation.

-        RESOLVED: That the application was approved.

First and second floor rear extension, conversion of roofspace to habitable use to include three front dormers, four side dormers and change of use from Use Class A1 (Retail) to Use Class C3 (Residential) to create six two-bed and three one-bed self-contained flats, balustrade to rear to from communal terrace and alteration to bin/cycle storage.

Recommendation: Refusal

RESOLVED: That the application be refused.

First and second floor rear extension, conversion of roofspace to habitable use to include three front dormers, four side dormers and change of use from Use Class A1 (Retail) to Use Class C3 (Residential) to create six two-bed and three one-bed self-contained flats, balustrade to rear to form communal terrace and alteration to bin/cycle storage.

Officers introduced the report which proposal to erect a first and second floor extension to the rear of the premises, and convert the roofspace to habitable use with the inclusion of dormer windows.

The Committee believed the proposal was not acceptable, and proposed, seconded and unanimously agreed the officer's recommendation when put to a vote.

-        RESOLVED: That the application was refused.

This report provides financial information on s106 and s278 agreements in the North Planning Committee area up to 30 September 2016 where the Council has received and holds funds.

RESOLVED: That the report was noted.

Members noted the report that provided financial information on s106 and s278 agreements in the North Planning Committee area up to 30 September 2016 where the Council has received and holds funds.

-        RESOLVED: That the report was noted.

RESOLVED:

1. That the enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the Committee resolved to release their decision and the reasons for it outlined in this report into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal breach of condition notice to the individual concerned.

This item is included in Part II as it contains information which a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and b) contains information which reveals that the authority proposes to give, under an enactment, a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person. The authority believes that the public interest in withholding the Information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraphs 2 and 6(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended).

RESOLVED:

1. That the enforcement action as recommended in the officer’s report was agreed.

2. That the Committee resolved to release their decision and the reasons for it outlined in this report into the public domain, solely for the purposes of issuing the formal breach of condition notice to the individual concerned.

This item is included in Part II as it contains information which a) is likely to reveal the identity of an individual and b) contains information which reveals that the authority proposes to give, under an enactment, a notice under or by virtue of which requirements are imposed on a person. The authority believes that the public interest in withholding the Information outweighs the public interest in disclosing it (exempt information under paragraphs 2 and 6(a) of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Local Government (Access to Information) Act 1985 as amended).