Agenda and draft minutes

An apology for absence was received from Councillor Harry Davies, who was substituted by Councillor Tom Smith, and from Councillor Stephen King.

To confirm as a correct record the minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 11 December 2025.

The minutes of the Planning Committee meeting held on 11 December 2025 were confirmed as a correct record and signed by the Chair.

Items of other business notified under Council Procedure Rule 30 to be announced, together with the special circumstances that justify their consideration as a matter of urgency. The Chair to rule on the admission of such items.

There were no items of urgent business.

To receive any declarations of interest.

The Liberal Democrat Group declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda items 10 (18 Greenways, Abbots Langley), 11 (39-41 High Street, Abbots Langley) and 13 (10 Oak Green, Abbots Langley) as the agent is a member of the authority and a member of the Liberal Democrat Group.

Councillor Cooper stated, in relation to agenda item 9 (Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth), that the application was brought to the committee in large part due to a complaint which he had made regarding the flying of flags and a subsequent request for enforcement action which he had made.  Whilst these matters did not form part of the application before the committee, Councillor Cooper declared for clarity that he was considering the application with an open mind.

Councillor Lloyd declared a non-pecuniary interest in agenda item 5 (Land to North of Little Green Lane, Croxley Green) as a governor at Little Green Junior School.

Outline application: development of up to 600 residential dwellings (Use Class C3(a)), construction of a 5-bedroom property for childrens social care and supported living (Use Class C3(b)). Two vehicular access points from Little Green Lane and further pedestrian / cycleway accesses.  A one form entry primary school (Use Class F1(a)) (plus expansion land for a two form entry primary school).  A mixed use local centre including provision for NHS health and social care services (Use Class E(e)), community building (Use Class F2), retail and cafe provision (Use Class E(a-c)), car parking and associated infrastructure. A country park, areas for play and recreation, allotments, community orchard and landscaping with associated infrastructure including sustainable urban drainage systems. (Layout, scale, appearance and landscape as reserved matters) at Land To North Of Little Green Lane, Croxley Green.

Recommendation: that the application be delegated to the Head of Regulatory Services to grant planning permission 24/2073/OUT following the completion of a S106 Agreement to secure the Heads of Term set out at section 7.20 and subject to the conditions set out at section 8.

The application was an outline application for development of up to 600 residential dwellings (Use Class C3(a)), construction of a 5-bedroom property for children’s social care and supported living (Use Class C3(b)). Two vehicular access points from Little Green Lane and further pedestrian / cycleway accesses.  A one form entry primary school (Use Class F1(a)) (plus expansion land for a two form entry primary school).  A mixed use local centre including provision for NHS health and social care services (Use Class E(e)), community building (Use Class F2), retail and cafe provision (Use Class E(a-c)), car parking and associated infrastructure. A country park, areas for play and recreation, allotments, community orchard and landscaping with associated infrastructure including sustainable urban drainage systems. (Layout, scale, appearance and landscape as reserved matters) at Land To North Of Little Green Lane, Croxley Green.

The Planning Officer reported that since publication of the agenda, eight further objections had been received.  These had reiterated objections previously received and summarised in the committee report at section 4.1.5. 

Ten further comments in support had been received.  These had also reiterated comments previously received and summarised in the committee report at section 4.1.5.

One further comment had been received, which made recommendations to ensure that planning gain measures were secured in the long term. The Heads of Terms sought were summarised in the committee report; however, the S106 agreement would be prepared following the committee meeting in the event of approval.

The Planning Officer also reported that since publication of the agenda Hertfordshire County Council Growth & Infrastructure had provided further comments in relation to the following matters:

·         Primary Education Contribution: a revision to the contribution from £5,883,141 as set out in the table at 7.20, to £6,289,830 was sought. HCC advised that this figure had been verified and was to reflect a bespoke cost for a 1FE primary school with nursery. The applicant was aware of, and accepted, the revised contribution.

·         Provision of a Primary School: HCC had noted that the exact location and detailed design of the primary school site would be agreed at a later stage. Confirmation was provided that HCC was satisfied that the land allocated was of sufficient size to deliver a school and raised no objection to the allocation of the potential school site identified within the parameter plan subject to it conforming to HCC’s land specification requirements.

·         Children’s Home: HCC had clarified that the S106 should include the requirement that “The unit must be built at a location, and to a specification, that is to the satisfaction of the County Council”. 

·         Waste Service Transfer Station contribution (item 5 in the table at 7.20.2): the figure should be index linked to BCIS 1Q2024 (not 3Q2024).

The Planning Officer highlighted that the application included a mixed use local centre which would include provision for NHS health and social care services. In order to ensure that it was used for this purpose only, an additional planning condition was recommended which would require that the building comprising  ...  view the full minutes text for item PC80/25

Demolition of existing dwelling and construction of detached building containing 5 residential flats, with associated landscaping, provision of new vehicular access, car parking, cycle and refuse storage at 80 The Drive, Rickmansworth.

Recommendation: that planning permission is refused.

The application was for demolition of existing dwelling and construction of detached building containing 5 residential flats, with associated landscaping, provision of new vehicular access, car parking, cycle and refuse storage at 80 The Drive, Rickmansworth.

The Planning Officer provided an update that officers had been in discussion with the applicant’s agent through the application process in order to try to address concerns raised.  Amended plans had been submitted and accepted by the Local Planning Authority (LPA). However, whilst some issues had been resolved officers remained concerned about the impact of the development on protected trees and therefore the application was recommended for refusal.  An initial extension of time was agreed by the agent however this was not extended to accommodate the Planning Committee meeting.

Following publication of the agenda the LPA received notification that an appeal had been lodged by the applicant against its failure to give notice of its decision within the appropriate period.

The Planning Officer clarified that as an appeal against non-determination had been made the Council was no longer able to determine the application. However, in order for the LPA to provide its Statement of Case to the Planning Inspectorate in due course it was necessary for the Planning Committee to still consider the application and consider how it would have determined the application had an appeal against non-determination not been lodged.

Due to time constraints it was agreed to defer the item to a future meeting.

Variation of Conditions 2 (Plans) and 25 (Obscure Windows) pursuant to planning permission 22/1148/FUL to allow alterations to fenestration detailing, omission of terrace balconies, addition of AOV rooflights and submission of hard and soft landscaping details including landscape management at Beesons Yard, Bury Lane, Rickmansworth.

Recommendation: that planning permission is granted, subject to the completion of a Deed of Variation to a Section 106 Agreement pursuant to planning permission 22/1148/FUL dated 18 December 2023; securing an occupancy age restriction, affordable housing contribution, controls on parking permits, amendment to Traffic Regulation Order and Waste Management Scheme, and planning conditions as set out at Section 7.

This item was deferred to a future meeting.

Part retrospective: construction of two outbuildings and alterations to rear land levels and landscaping works at 38 Moor Lane, Rickmansworth.

Recommendation: that part retrospective planning permission be approved subject to conditions.

This item was deferred to a future meeting.

Advertising consent for display of flags at Three Rivers House, Northway, Rickmansworth.

Recommendation: that advertisement consent be granted subject to conditions.

This item was deferred to a future meeting.

Construction of part-single, part-two storey side and rear extensions and single storey side extension at 18 Greenways, Abbots Langley.

Recommendation: that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

This item was deferred to a future meeting.

Retrospective: construction of single storey rear extension at 39 - 41 High Street, Abbots Langley.

Recommendation: that retrospective planning permission be granted.

This item was deferred to a future meeting.

Erection of a timber pergola at Croxley Guild Bowls Club, The Green, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth.

Recommendation: that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out below.

This item was deferred to a future meeting.

Extension of existing crossover and alterations to driveway at 10 Oak Green, Abbots Langley.

Recommendation: that planning permission be granted subject to conditions.

This item was deferred to a future meeting.