Decisions
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26/10/2020 - Decision - 131 Sandringham Road Watford WD24 7FQ ref: 3704 Recommendations Approved
20/00605/DEXFP - Single storey rear
extension
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 27/10/2020
Effective from: 26/10/2020
Decision:
Approved
Wards affected: Callowland;
Lead officer: Michelle West
26/10/2020 - Decision - 121 Sheepcot Lane Watford WD25 ODU ref: 3703 Recommendations Approved
20/00572/MULFP - Single storey side extension,
garage conversion and loft conversion.
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 27/10/2020
Effective from: 26/10/2020
Decision:
Conditionally Approved
Wards affected: Stanborough;
Lead officer: Michelle West
22/10/2020 - Various roads - Provision of waiting restrictions ref: 3702 Recommendations Approved
To review the need to implement proposals related to the introduction of waiting restrictions, as part of the minor waiting restriction review programme.
It is proposed that no waiting at any time be implemented at the following locations –
(1) At the junction of Hope Green/Ganders Ash
(2) On the south-east side of Southfield Avenue, either side of Westfield Avenue.
(3) At the junction of Harris Road/Evans Avenue
(4) At the junction of Severn Way/Garston Crescent
(5) On both sides of East Drive for a distance of 15 metres from its junction with North Western Avenue.
(6) Hemingford Road, north side from the boundary of 9 and 11 Hemingford Road in a north-western direction for 40 metres, on the south side from its junction with Greenbank Road to a point 135 metres east.
In addition it is proposed that No Waiting Monday-Friday 08.00-09.30am & 2.30-4.00pm be implemented at:
(7) The east side of Greenbank Road, From a point 10 metres north of the junction of The Drive/Greenbank Road to a point 30 metres north of the junction of The Drive/Greenbank Road
Further information is available in the documents.
Decision Maker: Senior Transport and Infrastructure Projects Officer
Decision published: 23/10/2020
Effective from: 22/10/2020
Decision:
1. That a “Notice of Proposal” is published and for those proposals where no objections are received or where objections are subsequently withdrawn “Make” the TRO and implement the proposals and for those proposals where objections are received and not subsequently withdrawn, report the details of the objections together with Officer’s recommendations so that further instructions can be obtained.
2. That residents and businesses in the immediate vicinity of the proposals be consulted by means of a letter and plan drawing their attention to the published “Notice of Proposals” and explaining how they can obtain more details of the proposals and make representations should they wish.
Wards affected: ;
Lead officer: Andy Smith
22/10/2020 - Parking Suspension - Sydney Road (opposite Weston Homes development) ref: 3700 Recommendations Approved
4 vehicle lengths of the shared use bay,
opposite the Weston Homes new development site in Sydney Road, will
be suspended from 6.00am on Monday 26th October to 5.00pm on Friday
30th October 2020. To facilitate excavation works
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/10/2020
Effective from: 22/10/2020
Decision:
Approved
Wards affected: Holywell;
Lead officer: Debbie Green
22/10/2020 - Parking Suspension - Flats 1 & 2 Hilton House, Leavesden Road ref: 3701 Recommendations Approved
2 vehicle lengths of the limited wait bay
outside Flats 1
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 22/10/2020
Effective from: 22/10/2020
Decision:
Approved
Wards affected: Callowland;
Lead officer: Debbie Green
20/10/2020 - Decision - 1 Clifton Road Watford WD18 0DH ref: 3699 Recommendations Approved
20/00606/DROFP - Loft conversion
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 21/10/2020
Effective from: 20/10/2020
Decision:
Approved
Wards affected: Vicarage;
Lead officer: Michelle West
16/10/2020 - The Borough of Watford (Callowland) (Controlled Parking Zone NA) Order 2020 ref: 3698 Recommendations Approved
To seek authorisation to publish a
“Notice of Proposals” and:
a)…. where no objections are received or where objections
are subsequently withdrawn “Make” the TROs and
implement the proposal and:
b)….where objections are received and not subsequently
withdrawn, report the details of the objections together with
Officer’s recommendations so that further instructions can be
obtained.
To seek authorisation to consult residents and businesses in the
immediate vicinity of the proposal by means of a letter and plan
drawing their attention to the published “Notice of
Proposals” and explaining how they can obtain more details of
the proposals and make representations should they wish.
Decision Maker: Senior Transport and Infrastructure Projects Officer
Decision published: 20/10/2020
Effective from: 16/10/2020
Decision:
The Head of Transport and Infrastructure agrees –
· to implement the above order as proposed.
· to commit to a review of the Permit Parking Zone operational hours within 6 months of implementation.
· to carry out a pre & post implementation Parking Stress survey to analyse the impacts of the new Permit Parking Zone in Diamond Road, Jubilee Road as well as surrounding streets in Legatts Ward.
· to publish the Notice of Making, seal the Order and procure the works should the above be agreed.
Wards affected: ; Callowland;
Lead officer: Sandra Hancock
19/10/2020 - Traffic Regulation Order - Gade Avenue - Cassiobury Park Avenue ref: 3697 Recommendations Approved
Decision Maker: Senior Transport and Infrastructure Projects Officer
Decision published: 20/10/2020
Effective from: 19/10/2020
Decision:
The WBC Order No. 862 is approved and comes into operation on Monday 2 November 2020.
Wards affected: ; Park;
Lead officer: Andy Smith
16/10/2020 - Decision - 67 Douglas Avenue WD24 7LU ref: 3694 Recommendations Approved
20/00475/DEXFP - Side and Rear Extension
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 20/10/2020
Effective from: 16/10/2020
Decision:
Rejected
Wards affected: Tudor;
Lead officer: Michelle West
16/10/2020 - Decision- 2 Denewood Mews WD17 4AP ref: 3695 Recommendations Approved
20/00485/DEXPS - Proposed two storey side
extension and single storey rear extension
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 20/10/2020
Effective from: 16/10/2020
Decision:
Conditional Approval
Wards affected: Nascot;
Lead officer: Michelle West
16/10/2020 - Decision - 76 Oxhey Avenue WD19 4HA ref: 3696 Recommendations Approved
20/00503/DEXFP - Proposed single storey rear
extension
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 20/10/2020
Effective from: 16/10/2020
Decision:
Conditional Approval
Wards affected: Oxhey;
Lead officer: Michelle West
16/10/2020 - Decision - 4 Hemingford Road WD17 4JH ref: 3693 Recommendations Approved
20/00404/DEXFP - Double storey side
extension/alterations
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 20/10/2020
Effective from: 16/10/2020
Decision:
Conditional Approved
Wards affected: Nascot;
Lead officer: Michelle West
16/10/2020 - Parking Suspension - 179 to 183 Chester Road ref: 3691 Recommendations Approved
3 vehicle lengths of the permit holder's bay
outside 179 to 183 Chester Road will be suspended from 8.00am until
6.00pm on Tuesday 27 October 2020. To facilitate a domestic
removal.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 16/10/2020
Effective from: 16/10/2020
Decision:
Approved.
Wards affected: Vicarage;
Lead officer: Debbie Green
15/10/2020 - Decision - 10 Hampden Way Watford WD17 4SS ref: 3690 Recommendations Approved
20/00530/DEXFP - Erection of first floor side
extension
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 16/10/2020
Effective from: 15/10/2020
Decision:
Conditional approval
Wards affected: Nascot;
Lead officer: Linda Bishop
15/10/2020 - Decision - 30 The Avenue Watford WD17 4AE ref: 3689 Recommendations Approved
20/00484/DOMFP - Demolition of existing
building and the construction of 9 residential units with
associated car parking
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 16/10/2020
Effective from: 15/10/2020
Decision:
Conditional approval
Wards affected: Nascot;
Lead officer: Linda Bishop
09/10/2020 - Decision - 10 Hampden Way ref: 3688 Recommendations Approved
20/00530/DEXFP - Erection of first floor side
extension
Decision Maker: Building Control Team Leader
Decision published: 14/10/2020
Effective from: 09/10/2020
Decision:
Approval
Wards affected: Nascot;
Lead officer: Tracy Lynch
05/10/2020 - Ombudsman's Decision ref: 3687 Recommendations Approved
To inform cabinet of a finding of fault by the
Ombudsman
Decision Maker: Cabinet
Made at meeting: 05/10/2020 - Cabinet
Decision published: 14/10/2020
Effective from: 05/10/2020
Decision:
Cabinet received a report of the Group Head of Democracy and Governance which set out the findings of the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman into a matter relating to Development Management.
Councillor Watkin, Portfolio Holder for Resources, introduced the report. He explained the role of the Ombudsman and briefly outlined the case.
Councillor Sharpe, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration and Development, added that the report highlighted the changes the service had put in place in response to the Ombudsman’s decision.
In response to a question from Councillor Bell about the experience of current staff and reference to training, the Managing Director advised that the council was working on continuous improvement. She stressed that all Development Management officers undertook continuous professional training. The review of the complaints process was not only about how Development Management handled complaints but how the complaints process was used across the council. She had asked senior officers to carry out a review of the complaints process and anticipated bringing a report to a future Cabinet meeting.
Councillor Sharpe commented that the Ombudsman’s report also highlighted the need to ensure that officers show they have considered impacts on neighbouring properties.
RESOLVED –
that the Ombudsman’s decision be noted.
Wards affected: ;
Lead officer: Carol Chen
13/10/2020 - Parking Suspension - 4 to 12 Bedford Street ref: 3686 Recommendations Approved
6 vehicle lengths of the permit holders bay
from outside 4 Bedford Street to 12 Bedford Street will be
suspended from 8.00am on Tuesday 27th October to 6.00pm on Friday
30th October 2020. To facilitate excavation works
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 13/10/2020
Effective from: 13/10/2020
Decision:
Approved
Wards affected: Callowland;
Lead officer: Debbie Green
13/10/2020 - Parking Suspension - Lammas Road ref: 3684 Recommendations Approved
The whole length of the shared use bay outside
The Risen with Christ Church, Lammas Road (Approx 7 vehicle
lengths) will be suspended from 8.30am on Friday 23rd October to
5pm on Saturday 24th October 2020. To facilitate excavation
works.
Decision Maker: Representations Officer
Decision published: 13/10/2020
Effective from: 13/10/2020
Decision:
Approved
Wards affected: Central;
Lead officer: Debbie Green
