Agenda and decisions

Planning and Development Committee - Tuesday, 29 October 2024 6.30pm

Venue: Council Chamber. View directions

Contact: Alex Marsh (01438 242587)  Email: committees@stevenage.gov.uk

Items
No. Item

1.

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE AND DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST

Decision:

Apologies for absence were received from Councillors Kamal Choudhury, Lynda Guy and Ellie Plater.

 

There were no declarations of interest.

2.

MINUTES - 3 SEPTEMBER 2024 pdf icon PDF 183 KB

To approve as a correct record the Minutes of the previous meeting held on 3 September 2024.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that the Minutes of the Planning and Development Committee held on 3 September 2024 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

3.

UPDATE ON LOCAL PLAN REVIEW pdf icon PDF 661 KB

To receive an update on the Local Plan Review in advance of Reg 19 consultation.

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that the Update on Local Plan Review be noted.

4.

24/00058/FPM - LAND AT REDCAR DRIVE, STEVENAGE pdf icon PDF 769 KB

To consider the demolition of existing property known as Cartref and erection of 38 no. dwellings with associated road, parking, green spaces and ancillary works.

 

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00058/FPM be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

5.

24/00525/FPM - BOND INTERNATIONAL, CARTWRIGHT ROAD pdf icon PDF 498 KB

To consider the demolition of existing buildings and structures and construction of a new building for Use Classes E(g)(iii), B2 and B8 (flexible), including hard and soft landscaping, parking, access, servicing and associated works.

Additional documents:

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00525/FPM be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

6.

23/00710/FPM - COURTLANDS, TODDS GREEN pdf icon PDF 540 KB

To consider the redevelopment of existing stables to provide 17 dwellings with access road, parking, landscaping, footpath connections, infiltration basing and pump station.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that application 23/00710/FPM be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

7.

24/00667/FP - 1-17, 19-35, 37-53, 55-71, 85-101, 103-119 AND 121-137 PENN ROAD pdf icon PDF 215 KB

To consider the construction of 7 no. bin enclosures each to house 12 no. 360 litre wheelie bins on land adjacent to each of seven residential blocks.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00667/FP be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

8.

24/00668/FP - 23 - 29 CUTTYS LANE pdf icon PDF 216 KB

To consider the construction of 1 no. bin enclosures to house 12 no. 360 litre wheelie bins.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00668/FP be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

9.

24/00681/FP - GARAGES 13 AND 14 ADJACENT TO 11 OUNDLE PATH pdf icon PDF 329 KB

To consider retrospective planning permission for retention of single garage following demolition of existing two sheds

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00681/FP be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

10.

24/00598/FP - 1-12 FOVANT COURT, INGLESIDE DRIVE pdf icon PDF 189 KB

To consider the addition of perimeter edge guarding to flat roofs.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00598/FP be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

11.

24/00626/FP - 1-14 CAVALIER COURT pdf icon PDF 180 KB

To consider the installation of perimeter edge guard railing to flat roof areas.

 

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00626/FP be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

12.

24/00627/FP - 1-14 CRANBORNE COURT pdf icon PDF 183 KB

To consider the installation of perimeter edge guard railing to flat roof areas.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that application 24/00627/FPM be granted planning permission subject to the conditions set out in the report.

 

13.

INFORMATION REPORT - DELEGATED DECISIONS pdf icon PDF 281 KB

To note a report on decisions taken by the Assistant Director Planning and Regulatory in accordance with his delegated authority.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that the Information Report – Delegated Decisions be noted.

14.

INFORMATION REPORT - APPEALS/CALLED IN APPLICATIONS pdf icon PDF 72 KB

To note a report on decisions taken by the Assistant Director Planning and Regulatory in accordance with his delegated authority.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that the Information Report – Appeals / Called In Application be noted.

15.

URGENT PART I BUSINESS

To consider any Part I Business accepted by the Chair as urgent.

Decision:

There was no Urgent Part I Business.

16.

EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS AND PUBLIC

To consider the following motions that:

 

1.    Under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following item of business on the grounds that it involved the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in paragraphs 1-7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act as amended by Local Government (Access to information) (Variation) Order 2006.

 

2.    That Members consider the reasons for the following reports (if any)being in Part II and determine whether or not maintaining the exemption from disclosure of the information contained therein outweighs the public interest in disclosure.

 

Decision:

It was RESOLVED:

 

1.    That under Section 100(A) of the Local Government Act 1972, the press and public be excluded from the meeting for the following items of business on the grounds that they involve the likely disclosure of exempt information as described in paragraphs1 – 7 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A of the Act as amended by Local Government (Access to Information) (Variation) Order 2006.

 

2.    That Members consider the reasons for the following reports being in Part II and determine whether or not maintaining the exemption from disclosure of the information contained therein outweighs the public interest in disclosure.

17.

22/00957/ENF - NOVOTEL, KNEBWORTH PARK, OLD KNEBWORTH

To consider the unauthorised change of use from Hotel (Use Class C1) to Hostel (Use Class Sui Generis) to accommodate persons seeking asylum.

Decision:

It was RESOLVED that the update received from the Head of Planning Enforcemnet be noted.

18.

URGENT PART II BUSINESS

To consider any Part II Business accepted by the Chair as urgent.

Decision:

There was no Urgent Part II Business.