Stroke rehabilitation clinic at Land Adjoining Patchetts Cottage, Hilfield Lane, Aldenham

What was proposed

The application proposed a stroke rehabilitation clinic with stables, stores, an equestrian arena, access, parking, landscaping and biodiversity improvements.

“DEVELOPMENT Erection of building for a Stroke Rehabilitation Day Centre Clinic (Brian's House), together with detached stable building, detached store building (hay store and tractor store with manure bay), and external equestrian arena. Associated access arrangements, parking provision, covered bicycle store, landscaping, and biodiversity improvements.”

Officer report

What consultees said

Most consultees raised no objection; highways supported the scheme subject to conditions and agreements, while heritage advisers identified low-level less-than-substantial harm.

“HCC Highways raised no objection subject to conditions and a Section 106 agreement to secure a pedestrian path to allow for active travel and comply with their policies.”

“All remaining consultees raised no objection with some recommended conditions and there were no comments received from neighbouring properties.”

Officer report

Who spoke

A trustee spoke in support of the application.

Members’ discussion

Members supported the application, recognising its benefits for stroke patients and accepting that the benefits outweighed the heritage harm.

“Members commended and supported the application, noting the benefits for stroke patients.”

“Clarification was given that there was some harm associated with the heritage asset which was attributed moderate weight by Planning Officers. However, they considered the benefits to demonstrably outweigh the harm as set out in the Officer presentation and the rest of the scheme was fully policy compliant.”

Minutes

The vote

Councillors voted unanimously for the recommendation, with 13 votes for, none against and no abstentions.

“It was proposed by: Councillor P Morris, seconded by Councillor M Amron that the recommendations as set out in the report be agreed.”

“For: (13 total) - Councillors G Briski, R Georgiou, M Handley, A Kaza, D Lambert, P Morris, L Silver, B Rosehill, N Susman, M Allen, L Smith, C Gray, M Amron. Against: (0 total) – No Votes Abstain: (0 total) – No Votes Total votes cast: 13”

Minutes

The decision

The application was delegated for approval, subject to conditions and completion of a section 106 agreement covering the stated heads of terms.

“RESOLVED that the application be Delegated to the Head of Planning & Economic Development to approve subject to the following conditions and following the completion of a suitably worded section 106 Planning Agreement covering the heads of terms as set out in the report. .”

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