The committee will take items in the following order:

1.      All items where people wish to speak and have registered with Democratic Services.

2.      Any remaining items the committee agrees can be determined without further debate.

3.      Those applications which the committee wishes to discuss in detail.

No apologise were received

No disclosures of interest were made.

The minutes of the meeting held on 4 October 2022 to be submitted and signed.

The minutes from the meeting on 4 October 2022 were approved and signed.

22/00565/FUL - 3 Cherry Tree Road  

The Development Management Manager presented his report to the committee.  He highlighted that both this and the next report had been assessed against the new local plan.

The Chair noted there were no objectors wishing to speak against this development and invited Mr. Alfie Yeatman to address the committee in support of the proposal.

Mr. Yeatman thanked the Chair and the officers and praised their report.  He stated that they had worked positively with the council to enhance the project.  As the scheme was supported he wanted to highlight some of the advantages of the development to the committee.  He stated that the new development would replace surplus car parking and a single sub-standard dwelling.  Furthermore he was keen to mention that the project would exceed minimum standards and that the area was designated for residential development.  In particular he believed that the large gardens, overall character and sustainable characteristics would result in this scheme offering high-quality family dwellings.

The Chair thanked Mr. Yeatman and stated that he thought the scheme represented a smart little development before inviting the committee to comment.  The committee responded in a positive manner, many members echoed the need for four bedroom family homes and praised the quality offered in this development.  They believed that it would enhance the overall street scene, were delighted with the trees and green aspect and welcomed the development.

The Chair moved for the committee to vote on the officer’s recommendation.

On being put to the committee the application was approved.

RESOLVED –

That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

Conditions

1. The development to which this permission relates shall be begun within a period of three years commencing on the date of this permission.

2. The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved drawings and documents:

0108-00-EX-001 R2-01

0108-00-EX-101 R2-01

0108-00-EX-201 R2-01

0108-00-EX-301 R2-01

0108-00-GA-101 R2-04

0108-00-GA-201 R2-05

0108-00-GA-202 R2-05

0108-00-GA-301 R2-04

0108-00-HA-201 R2-05

0108-00-HA-301 R2-05

0108-00-HB-201 R2-05

0108-00-HB-301 R2-05

0108-00-HC-201 R2-05

0108-00-HC-301 R2-05

0108-00-HD-201 R2-02

0108-00-HD-301 R2-02

4296-20 P04

4296-20 P04 (coloured)

4296-21 P02

3580-1100-T-006 C (Appendix B of Technical Note dated August 2022)

3. No development shall commence until a ground investigation has been undertaken in accordance with the ‘Intrusive Investigation Method Statement for a Ground Investigation’ by Ground and Water (Report ref. GWPR4731/IIMS/May 2022) and the following reports have been submitted to and approved in writing by the Local Planning Authority:

i) The site investigation results and the detailed risk assessment and, based on these, an options appraisal and remediation strategy giving full details of the remediation measures required and how they are to be undertaken.

ii) A verification plan providing details of the data that will be collected in order to demonstrate that the works set out in (i) are complete and identifying any requirements for longer term monitoring of pollutant linkages, maintenance and arrangements for contingency action. Any changes to these components require the express consent  ...  view the full minutes text for item 26.

22/00958/FULM - 94 - 96 Rickmansworth Road, Watford, WD18 7JJ

        The Principal Planning Officer introduced his report, the details of which were included in the agenda.

        The Chair thanked the officer, as there was no one registered to speak against this development he then invited Ms Jane Wakelin to speak on behalf of the application.

        Ms Wakelin expressed her thanks to the officers and members, in particular those who had joined her on the previous Saturday for a site visit.  She outlined the advantages of redeveloping a commercial area with around-the-clock access to a residential area. She highlighted that the plan included green spaces in excess of the standard and that all the flats would have integrated balconies.  In particular, she emphasised the urban green space that would be created by the development.

        The Chair thanked her for her contribution, and commented that it was a very attractive scheme.  He then invited the committee to discuss the proposal.   Overall the committee was positive about the development however a number of questions and concerns were raised.  The viability assessment for social housing was criticised with members believing that developers were placing profit above providing social affordable homes.  Concerns were also raised about the long walk to the Metropolitan Station; this was answered by officers who informed members that the other surrounding properties were privately owned so access through them could not be imposed. 

        There was high praise for the design, especially the green aspects, the buildings being limited to only five storeys and the habitat garden was also welcomed.

          RESOLVED –

        That planning permission be granted subject to the following conditions:

          1. Time Limit

          The development to which this permission relates shall be begun within a period of three years commencing on the date of this permission.

          2. Approved Drawings and Documents

          The development hereby permitted shall be carried out in accordance with the following approved drawings and documents:

          - DDD/22/LP01 Location Plan

          - DDD/22/EX01 Existing Site Plan

          - DDD/22/EX02 Existing Context Plan

          - DDD/22/EX03 Existing Ground Floor Plan

          - DDD/22/EX04 Existing First Floor Plan

          - DDD/22/EX05 Existing Roof Plan

          - DDD/22/EX06 Existing Sections

          - DDD/22/EX07 Existing Elevations

          - DDD/22/PL01C Proposed Site Plan

          - DDD/22/PL02B Proposed Site Plan

          - DDD/22/PL03B Proposed Site Plan with ground floor plan

          - DDD/22/PL04A Demolition Plan

          - DDD/22/PL05B Proposed Boundary and Hardstanding Plan

          - DDD/22/PL06 Proposed Site Sections A-A, B-B

          - DDD/22/PL07 Proposed Site Sections C-C, D-D

          - DDD/22/PL08 Proposed Site Sections E-E, F-F

          - DDD/22/PL09 Bin Store Drawing

          - DDD/22/PL10A Proposed Floor Plans Block A - Ground & First

          - DDD/22/PL11A Proposed Floor Plans Block A - Second & Third

          - DDD/22/PL12A Proposed Floor Plans Block A - Fourth & Roof Page 40

          - DDD/22/PL13A Proposed Elevations Block A

          - DDD/22/PL14A Proposed Elevations Block A

          - DDD/22/PL20 Proposed Floor Plans Block B - Ground & First

          - DDD/22/PL21 Proposed Floor Plans Block B - Second & Third

          - DDD/22/PL22 Proposed Floor Plans Block B - Fourth & Roof

          - DDD/22/PL23 Proposed Elevations Block B

          - DDD/22/PL24 Proposed Elevations Block B

          -  ...  view the full minutes text for item 27.