Detached garage at 28 Charlesworth Close, Hemel Hempstead

What was proposed

Retrospective permission was sought to retain a detached garage at the rear of the property.

“Permission is sought for the retention of a detached garage located to the rear of 28 Charlesworth Close.”

Officer report

The site

The site is a mid-terraced dwelling, with the garage in its rear garden and its entrance on Cedar Walk.

“The site comprises of a mid terraced dwelling located on the north western side of Charlesworth Close. The proposed garage is sited to the rear garden of the application site such that the entrance to the garage is located on the south side of Cedar Walk.”

Officer report

Why officers supported it

Officers found no significant harm to visual or residential amenity, parking provision or highway safety, and recommended approval.

“The garage will be viewed from the street scene of Cedar Walk. The garage is not considered to cause significant harm to the visual amenity of the area.”

“Given the existing dropped kerb serving the rear of the property the proposal is not considered to cause a significant concern regarding parking provision. Hertfordshire Highways have confirmed that there are no significant safety issues surrounding the proposal.”

Officer report

Consultees’ views

Hertfordshire Highways raised no objection, and the environmental protection team found no contamination objection or need for related conditions.

“Having reviewed the application submission and the Environmental and Community Protection Team records I am able to confirm that there is no objection on the grounds of land contamination. Also, there is no requirement for further contaminated land information to be provided, or for contaminated land planning conditions to be recommended in relation to this application.”

Officer report

Who spoke

The case officer introduced the application, and the ward councillor spoke against it.

The committee’s vote

The motion to grant permission was proposed and seconded, receiving six votes in favour, one against and two abstentions.

“[name withheld] spoke in objection to the application. It was proposed by Councillor Guest and seconded by Councillor Riddick to GRANT the Application. Vote:”

Minutes

The decision

Planning permission was granted with an approved-plans condition and informatives covering working hours, waste, weeds and construction dust.

“As a guideline, the following hours for noisy works and/or deliveries should be observed: Monday to Friday, 7.30am to 5:30pm, Saturday, 8am to 1pm, Sunday and bank holidays - no noisy work allowed. Where permission is sought for works to be carried out outside the hours stated, applications in writing must be made with at least seven days' notice to Environmental and Community Protection Team ecp@dacorum.gov.uk or The Forum, Marlowes, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1DN.”

“Suitable waste management should be in place to reduce, reuse, recover or recycle waste product on site, or dispose of appropriately. Invasive and Injurious Weeds Weeds such as Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hogsweed and Ragwort are having a detrimental impact on our environment and may injure livestock. Land owners must not plant or otherwise cause to grow in the wild any plant listed on schedule 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.”

Minutes