Vehicle access and dropped kerb at 318 Toms Lane, Kings Langley

“Description of Proposed Development 3.1 This application seeks planning permission for the creation of a vehicle access and dropped kerb onto Henderson Place. The access would extend from the western boundary to the road for a length of 12.7m and would cross both the footpath and grass verge, including the grasscrete. The access would have a maximum width of 4.7m. A dropped kerb onto Henderson Place with a width of 4.6m is proposed.”

“Relevant Planning History 1.1 No relevant planning history. Description of Application Site 2.1 The application site contains a two storey semi-detached dwelling located along Toms Lane. The dwelling is sited on a corner plot with the front elevation angled in a north west direction facing the junction of Toms Lane and Henderson Place. The site contains an area of hardstanding sited along the southern boundary with No.1 Henderson Place. This is served by gates.”

“AN1) New or amended vehicle crossover access (section 184): Where works are required within the public highway to facilitate a new or amended vehicular access, the Highway Authority require the construction of such works to be undertaken to their satisfaction and specification, and by a contractor who is authorised to work in the public highway.”

“Public/Neighbour Consultation 4.2.1 Number consulted: 5 4.2.2 No of responses received: 0 4.2.3 Press/Site Notice: Not required. Summary of Responses: Not applicable. Reason for Delay 5.1 Not applicable. Relevant Planning Policy, Guidance and Legislation 6.1 National Planning Policy Framework and National Planning Practice Guidance In December 2024 the new National Planning Policy Framework was published.”

“Committee Members asked questions about the detail of the application which were responded to by officers. The Committee’s discussions included the following:”

“A Committee Member noted that Condition 4 referred to a requirement that ‘the development shall not be occupied until visibility splays have been provided in accordance with the approved details.’ It was agreed that this should be amended to refer to prior to first use of the crossover.”

“an update to Condition 2 to refer to Policy DM11 of the Development Management Policies Local Development Document; • an update to Condition 3 to refer to above ground works and an additional informative advising that consent from Three Rivers District Council Property Services was required; and • an update to Condition 4 to require visibility splays to be provided prior to first use of the vehicle access following installation of the dropped kerb.”

“Councillor Drury moved, and Councillor King seconded, that planning permission be granted subject to conditions and the following amendments to conditions:”

“On being put to the vote this was carried unanimously.”

“RESOLVED: that planning permission be granted subject to conditions and the following amendments to conditions:”