Agenda, decisions and draft minutes

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Members should declare any interests in advance of the meeting by submitting an electronic declaration form. For a copy of the form please email Member Services at member.services@broxbourne.gov.uk.

Councillor Nicholson declared a non-pecuniary interest in application number 07/24/0584/F as a ward Member for Wormley and Turnford.

Councillor Chorley declared a non-pecuniary interest in application number 07/18/0021/O as a Governor of St Mary’s School.

Councillor Connolly declared a non-pecuniary interest in application number 07/22/0805/RM as he lives within close proximity to the Rosedale Sports Club.

All the Planning and Regulatory Committee Members declared an interest in application number 07/24/0370/F as the applicant was known to them.

To confirm the minutes of the meeting of the Committee held on 28 January 2025.

RESOLVED that the minutes of the meeting held on 28 January 2025 be approved as a correct record and signed by the Chairman.

To consider any matters arising from the minutes.

Further to minute 67-Any Other Business- it was requested that when replies to the enquiries were available that they be circulated to all Members of the Committee.

To consider the following planning applications for determination.

The Committee received the reports of the Chief Executive (circulated – attached as appendices to the copy of the minutes signed by the Chairman) and determined the matters contained therein, as follows:

Reserved matters pursuant to outline planning permission 07/17/0352/O for extension of the existing Rosedale Sports Club and delivery of sports pitches and associated infrastructure and facilities - Rosedale Park North Land North and South of St Andrews Lane and South of Peakes Way Cheshunt EN7 6JN.

Reserved matters pursuant to outline planning permission 07/17/0352/O for extension of the existing Rosedale Sports Club and delivery of sports pitches and associated infrastructure and facilities - Rosedale Park North Land North and South of St Andrews Lane and South of Peakes Way Cheshunt EN7 6JN.

RESOLVED that reserved matters be approved subject to:

(a)  a condition seeking details of the precise design, materials and location of the new fence to be installed around the sports pitches;

(b)  a condition requiring five additional trees to be planted as part of the development to upgrade the sports facilities and provide space for the strategic north-south path to serve the new primary school; such trees to be the same species of that replaced;

(c)  a condition requiring the provision of dog waste bins within the application site; and

(d)  the conditions set out at the end of the original report.

Four storey residential building for 80 apartments with associated landscaping, parking, and associated works - The New River Arms, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6AE.

Four storey residential building for 80 apartments with associated landscaping, parking, and associated works - The New River Arms, Turnford, Hertfordshire, EN10 6AE

Since the publication of the agenda three further objections were received. Officers noted that these objections raised points that were already covered in the report and that the conditions addressed these concerns.

RESOLVED that the application be deferred for the applicant to consider the Committee’s observations regarding the mix of housing, the viability of the s.106 agreement, potential overdevelopment, carparking provision, liaison with the Police regarding secure by design, height and bulk of the potential development, privacy for neighbouring residents, construction management, and groundwater issues.

Outline planning application for the redevelopment of the site for residential with vehicular access off Lieutenant Ellis Way and other associated works (all matters reserved except access) - Land west of Bury Green Road, Cheshunt, EN8.

Outline planning application for the redevelopment of the site for residential with vehicular access off Lieutenant Ellis Way and other associated works (all matters reserved except access) - Land west of Bury Green Road, Cheshunt, EN8.

Since the publication of the agenda, it was noted that Hertfordshire County Council’s Growth and Infrastructure Team had requested additional sums to the Heads of Terms of the proposed s.106 agreement. The officers indicated that to accede to this request would affect the viability of the proposed development.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to;

(a) completion of a s106 legal agreement;

(b) a condition requiring the submission of a travel plan to address travel movement generated by the development;

(c) and additional condition requiring the trees, hedgerows and mixed scrub being retained and / or enhanced post development; and

(d) the conditions set out at the end of this report.

Outline planning application for the demolition of existing building and erection of a 6 storey apartment block (containing 45 flats and commercial floor space) - 133-137 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7AP.

Outline planning application for the demolition of existing building and erection of a 6 storey apartment block (containing 45 flats and commercial floor space) - 133-137 High Street, Waltham Cross, EN8 7AP.

RESOLVED that application be deferred for the applicant to consider the Committee’s observations regarding the mix of housing, height and bulk, size of the design, suitability of roof gardens, general layout and the s.106 contributions.

Demolition of existing buildings to re-develop with new Class B8 and Class E use buildings and associated hardstandings / parking - Stirling Business Park, Britannia Road, Waltham Cross Hertfordshire, EN8 7NY.

Demolition of existing buildings to re-develop with new Class B8 and Class E use buildings and associated hardstandings / parking - Stirling Business Park, Britannia Road, Waltham Cross Hertfordshire, EN8 7NY.

The Committee noted Members’ preferences for the external cladding to be designed in paler shades to minimise visual impact.

RESOLVED that planning permission be granted subject to the conditions set out at the end of this report.

Such other business the Chairman has determined be considered as a matter of urgency

Microphones in the Council Chamber

Members commented on the intermittent quality of the amplification provided by the desktop microphones, and the officers indicated that this would be investigated.