4 UTT/21/1685/FUL - Oakbourne, Hammonds Road, HATFIELD BROAD OAK PDF 687 KB
To consider application UTT/21/1685/FUL.
Minutes:
The Senior Planning Officer presented an application for the proposed demolition of existing outbuildings, erection of a garage to serve existing dwelling and erection of 6 detached dwellings with associated private gardens and garages. In addition there would be a new access road from the existing public highway. This item had previously been deferred from the last meeting, pending a site visit.
The application was recommended for approval with conditions.
Members discussed:
· The increased footprint of two semi-detached dwellings and the proximity to the existing property of High Elms could be considered as overdevelopment.
· The pattern of developments in the area being different to this application.
· The positioning of the hammerhead turning.
· Lack of parking facilities.
· Street lighting.
· Backland development contrary to ULP Policy H4 .
Councillor Le Count proposed that the application be refused on the grounds of:
· Overdevelopment and the impact of the two semi-detached dwellings on High Elms, contrary to ULP Policy GEN2.
· Backland development contrary to ULP Policy H4.
Councillor Lemon seconded the motion.
RESOLVED to refuse the application on the grounds stated above.
Councillor G Driscoll and B Craig spoke against the application. J Durbin (Agent) spoke in support.
The Meeting adjourned at 12.05 pm and reconvened at 1.10 pm.