Issue - meetings

To consider full planning application for an adult day service facility (Class E) including creation of a new vehicular access off Hayward Close, circulation area, car parking, landscaping and associated development – Hertfordshire County Council Consultation

It was RESOLVED that the Council raises No Objection to the proposed development, subject to the County Council ensuring the proposed development does not prejudice highway safety and has an acceptable drainage strategy.  Furthermore, the Council recommends that appropriately worded conditions are imposed to any permission issued as specified in the report.

The Committee considered an application by Hertfordshire County Council for an adult day service facility (Class E) including the creation of new vehicular access off Hayward Close, circulation area, car parking, landscaping and associated development.

The application was before the Committee as it was a consultation from Hertfordshire County Council for a Minor Development in Stevenage.

The Principal Planning Officer gave an introduction to the Committee.  She advised that the determining issues in the application related to the principle of development and land use policy considerations, design and layout of the development, impact on residential amenities and the environment.

The Committee was advised that the proposed day centre would provide a high quality facility for vulnerable adults within Stevenage and wider County.  Whilst not in accordance with the designation of the site for housing, it would not compromise the remainder of the site from being developed to residential use at a later date.

It was noted that the proposed building would be of a high-quality, sustainable design bringing significant landscape and biodiversity benefits to the site.  The proposed development would also not cause issues of flooding or generate environmental issues such as noise and air pollutants.

In response to a question, Officers confirmed that the Planning Authority would request in their consultation response to HCC that the removed trees should be replaced on a 3 for 1 basis.

It was RESOLVED that the Council raises No Objection to the proposed development, subject to the County Council ensuring the proposed development does not prejudice highway safety and has an acceptable drainage strategy.  Furthermore, the Council recommends that appropriately worded conditions are imposed to any permission issued as specified in the report.