Parcel locker facility at 57 - 59 High Street, Abbots Langley

“The churchyard and perimeter wall extend south and sit adjacent to the High Street on its western side. The junction between Tibbs Hill Road and High Street forms the northern entrance to the Conservation Area.”

“Relevant Planning and Enforcement History 1.1 24/0022/COMP – Erection of click and collect facility (in-post). Pending consideration subject to outcome of this application. 1.2 08/1644/FUL - Erection of uncovered trolley park - 26.09.2008 – Permitted 1.3 08/1275/FUL - Erection of covered trolley park- 22.08.2008 – Permitted 2 Description of Application Site 2.1 The application site contains a supermarket known as ‘Sweeney’s’ and associated areas of hardsurfacing, located…”

“A Committee Member commented that the new colourway represented an improvement. However, the Conservation Officer had considered that the proposal would result in less than substantial harm to the Conservation Area and this should be given great weight. Whilst the service which the locker provided was of great benefit to the community, there was no shortage of land available on which it could be sited and alternative locations could be considered.”

“Another Committee Member considered that alternative locations which had been suggested such as the rear of the retail premises or the car park were not suitable and would not represent an improvement. The issue of the reasonableness of seeking further changes to the application, given the previous deferral and the fact that the structure was in place, was discussed.”

“Councillor Drury moved, and Councillor Gazzard seconded, that retrospective planning permission be granted subject to conditions. On being put to the vote this was carried, the voting being 9 in favour, 1 against and 0 abstentions.”

“RESOLVED: that retrospective planning permission be granted subject to conditions.”