Two dwellings at Annapurna, Hogpits Bottom, Hemel Hempstead

What was proposed

The scheme would partly demolish and extend the existing dwelling, demolish an ancillary block and build a new three-bedroom chalet bungalow.

“The proposals involve the substantial demolition of the existing residential property, Annapurna, including the existing conservatory to the rear and the southern garage wing, office and WC for the park and outbuildings within the residential curtilage. A new flank elevation to the dwelling would be constructed and a single storey rear extension provided alongside a number of internal alterations to the property.”

“The proposals also include the construction of a new one and a half storey, three (3) bed chalet bungalow between Annapurna and Glenvale. Three parking spaces would be provide for both dwellings.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a detached bungalow in the Green Belt at Flaunden’s northern edge, within the wider grounds of Flaunden Park.

“The application site is located within the Green Belt at the northern edge of the settlement of Flaunden. The site comprises a detached bungalow within the wider grounds of Flaunden Park; a collection of circa 40 park homes accessed via a private road.”

“There are a number of two storey dwellings of various designs facing Hogpits Bottom to the south of the site and the property opposite the application site (Greensleaves) is also two storeys in height. A detached swimming pool building is located adjacent to the southern boundary of the site and within the curtilage of Glenvale. A high Cypress hedge is located on the common boundary.”

Officer report

Earlier permission

Permission was granted in 2023 for two further dwellings north of the site, and those homes are under construction.

“Planning permission was granted in 2023 for the construction of two dwellings in the garden to the north of Annapurna under application 23/01795/FUL and these are currently under construction. These properties were considered to be acceptable as limited infilling in the Green Belt in accordance with paragraph 154 e) of the NPPF”

Officer report

Who spoke

Three parish council speakers spoke against the application, and the officer’s report was presented on behalf of the case officer.

The committee vote

Members proposed delegation with a view to approval, which passed with five votes for, three against and one abstention.

“It was proposed by Councillor Douris seconded by Councillor Guest to DELEGATE with a view to APPROVAL.”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was delegated with a view to approval, subject to a legal agreement securing SANG and SAMM contributions and planning conditions.

“That planning permission is DELGATED with a VIEW TO APPROVAL subject to the completion of a legal agreement under Section 106 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (As Amended) and subject to the following planning conditions.”

“- The provision of an appropriate SANG contribution in accordance with the Chiltern Beechwoods Mitigation Strategy - The provision of an appropriate SAMM contribution in accordance with the Chiltern Beechwoods Mitigation Strategy. Conditions and Reasons: The development hereby permitted shall begin before the expiration of three years from the date of this permission.”

Minutes