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24/0918/FUL – Construction of single storey front and rear extensions, conversion of garage into habitable accommodation and construction of new shed at 19 ASH CLOSE, ABBOTS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0DN

 

 

Meeting: 12/09/2024 - Planning Committee (Item 59)

59 24/0918/FUL – Construction of single storey front and rear extensions, conversion of garage into habitable accommodation and construction of new shed at 19 ASH CLOSE, ABBOTS LANGLEY, HERTFORDSHIRE, WD5 0DN pdf icon PDF 266 KB

Recommendation: That planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions.

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Minutes:

Councillor Chris Mitchell returned to the room at 7.30pm.

 

The Planning Officer advised that there was no update.

 

Members raised concerns about the absence of a condition for tree replacement in a planning application, emphasising the Council's previous motion that mandates replacing every removed tree. Despite the landscape officer's recommendation for replanting, council officers argue that the trees were not protected and could have been removed regardless of the application. The discussion continued with several councillors supporting the idea of imposing a condition for tree replanting, highlighting the importance of maintaining vegetation in the area. A proposal is made to submit a tree planting scheme for approval, ensuring that the replanting aligns with council policies on vegetation.

 

Councillor Debbie Morris moved, seconded by Councillor Chris Lloyd, that planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions, and additional condition requiring soft landscaping scheme for additional trees to be planted.

 

On being put to the Committee the motion was declared CARRIED by the Chair, the voting being 9 For, 0 Against, 0 Abstention.

 

RESOLVED:

 

That planning permission be GRANTED subject to conditions, and an additional condition requiring soft landscaping scheme for additional trees to be planted.