Current Applications

The Parish Council receive copies of all Planning Applications in the parish submitted to East Herts Council, and are invited to comment on these.  Such comments are considered by the District Council - either in committee or by a delegated officer - alongside all other comments received from individuals and organisations.  The following table lists applications received by the Parish Council, the date by which responses must be made to East Herts Planning,  comments made by the Parish Council and - when we know it - the Planning Department's decision.
 

Reference Address Summary Response date PC comment Decision

3/11/1927

10 Acorn Street 16 Dwellings and creation of access

22 Dec 11

Hunsdon Parish Council have the following comments on the planning > application for 16 houses south 10, Acorn Street. > a) The Parish Council is deeply concerned about the lack of safe > pedestrian access into the village centre. In particular, we think that > there should be continuity of footway along the east side of Acorn Street > thus providing a safe pedestrian route to the village school. We have > discussed the issue with HCC and it seems that a footway will require land > acquisition. If this is not practicable, we want to see the construction > of traffic calming facilities in Acorn Street to slow vehicle speed in the > vicinity of Hempstalls and provide a narrowing of the carriageway opposite > the estate junction. This could be achieved through a chicane at the > village 30MPH limit (southbound priority) and another at the estate > entrance (northbound priority). We already have a similar installation in > Widford Road on the northern boundary of the village. Mark Cornell is > looking into these proposals and has confirmed that funding could be > provided through the S106 Agreement. This would be a combination of the > traffic calming contribution already negotiated and the Sustainable > Transport contribution. > b) The Parish Council have decided to erect a bus shelter in Acorn > Street near the Crown PH car park. We would welcome support funding from > the Sustainable Transport Contribution under the S106 Agreement. > c) Regarding the open spaces/community component of the S106 Agreement, > we would be pleased to receive support for our Village Hall, for the > football facilities on our recreation ground and for our childrens' > playground. Perhaps the details of these issues can be discussed after the > Agreement has been secured. > d) We understand that a component of the S106 Agreement also includes a > contribution toward the support of school education. Moreover, we > understand that this funding had been earmarked by the County Council for > Secondary Education. The Parish Council is concerned that our village JMI > School is already very near capacity and this development may well cause > some problems. We would like to see some of this funding directed to the > school and we are pursuing this issue through our District Councillor, > Mike Newman. > e) Affordable Housing Tenure Structure > Hunsdon Parish Council would like the District Council to allocate 100% of > the affordable housing units on this development to intermediate housing. > Our case for moving away from the standard 25/75% social rented to > intermediate is outlined below: > i) According to the New Affordable Homes Commissioning Brief - September > 2008, the standard split has been based on the Housing needs Survey of > 2004. Since then the market has changed significantly and we have seen > large increases in house prices. The Council's Sustainable Community > Strategy 2009-2024 quotes 16% increase between 2005 and 2008. The SCS > recognises that a substantial number of households are financially > restricted and we conclude that it has become nigh impossible for emerging > households to get a foot on the house ownership ladder. The Commission > Brief allows the percentage to be determined after taking into account > market requirements. We believe therefore that shared equity arrangements > would go some way to meeting the market demands. > ii) The above arguments apply district wide of course and are not > particular to Hunsdon. However, of the 440 dwellings in Hunsdon, 88 are > social rented. As far as the Parish Council is aware there are no shared > equity properties. Thus in Hunsdon we have 20% rented properties as > compared to 14% across East Herts and 18% in England. The figures are > quoted from the SCS. The Parish Council feels that some rebalancing would > give more opportunity to emerging households to get a foot on the ladder > and join our community. We have a thriving community - Village of the Year > East and overall Hertfordshire Village of the Year 2011 - top class > village JMI school and probably seem very attractive to those wishing to > join us. We would welcome households who have taken a stake in the village > and are committed to engaging in the community. > > f) Concerns have been raised about the control of construction > associated traffic whilst the development is underway. In particular, the > Parish Council are anxious to avoid the inevitable nuisance and consequent > complaints of uncontrolled parking of vehicles associated with the > building operations. In this respect Wicklands Road is of particular > concern. We understand that the Developer will produce a construction > method statement and we would like to see some safeguards built into this > undertaking to minimise the nuisance. > > The Parish Council would be most grateful if these points can be taken > into account either directly by your Authority or through you to the > County Council when finalising the S106 Agreement  

3/11/1876

12 Paddock Close Single storey rear ext, front porch and alt to windows

25 Nov 11

No objections  

3/11/1805

Little samuels farm , Widford Road Rep. agricultural storage building with voltaic panels

14 Nov 11

No objections  

3/11/1764

The Pump House High Street Listed building consent for int alterations

01 Dec 11

No objections Granted

3/11/1556

18 High Street Rear single storey ext

 

  Granted

3/11/1424

Fillets farm. Stanstead Road New field access

09 Sep 11

The agricultural efficiency arguments do not justify these alterations. The council object to hedges and verges being lost for no real reason. There is concern that a new access from the public highway will increase the development potential of the field- although it is noted that this it not a planning reason and is not the subject of the current application Granted

3/11/1111

Plot A 71 High Street Single garage

21 Jul 11

  Granted

3/11/1110

Plot B 71 High Street Single garage

21 Jul 11

  Granted

3/11/0935

Olives Farm Stanstead Road First floor side ext

13 Jul 11

The HPC has no objections to this application Refused

3/11/0778

Fillets farm Stanstead Road New field access

07 Jun 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. However the farmer needs to be aware of his responsibility to keep the highway raod clean of filed debris.  

3/11/0709

8 Acorn Street Hunsdon 2 storey side ext.

09 Jun 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Refused

3/11/0664

8 High Street Hunsdon New door opening to be cut thro ex ext. wall to creat fire exit

12 May 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/11/0660

47 Widford Road Rear pitched roof ext.

12 May 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/11/0657

29 High street Hunsdon Erection of timber fence and gate

12 May 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/11/0598

The Crown PH Hunsdon Replacement f window to side door opening to creat fire exit & replacement of 2 existing int doors with new fire doors

06 May 11

The HPC has no objections to this application Granted

3/11/0590

29 High Street Hunsdon Erectio to timber picket fence and gate

05 May 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/11/0585

8 Widford Road Replacement garage

19 May 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/11/0578

Plot A 71 High Street Detached garage

20 Apr 11

The HPC object to the cramming in of a detached garage and therfore oppose this application. The site is already congested. This app. does not counter previous objectiosn. Refused

3/11/0577

Plot B 71 High Street Detached garage

29 Apr 11

The HPC strongly object to the cramming in of a det. garage and therefore oppose this application. The site is already congested. This app. does not counter previous objections. Refused

3/11/0569

Olives Farm Stanstead Road Construction of a new boiler housing, new canopies, removal of shutters and ext. & int. alterations

09 Jun 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/11/0540

Carters Cottage 10 High Street Dropped Kerb

09 May 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/11/0416

Plot A, 71 High Street installation of Ecodan heat pump

11 Apr 11

The HPC are concerned that this heat pump is already in place. Is this a retrospective application? Consent should only be granted on the basis that the theoretical noise levels are achieved and maintained Granted

3/11/0415

Plot B 71 High Street Installation of Ecodan heat pump

11 Apr 11

The HPc are concerned that this heat pump is already in place and therefore is this a reptrospective application. Consent granted should be on the basis that the theoretical noise levels are achieved and maintained Granted

3/11/0366

17 Hollands Croft Hunsdon Single storey garage amended scheme

30 Mar 11

The HPC has no objections to this application.  

3/11/0188

47 Widford Road Single storey rear ext, new chimney and 2 vellux windows

02 Mar 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/11/0181

4 Great Oak Court Erection of new stable block

07 Mar 11

The HPC have no objection to the stable block, but object to the proposed fencin blocking footpath 24. Granted

3/11/0119

33 Tanners Way Single storey side ext

18 Feb 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/10/2249

27 Widford Road Single storey rear ext

01 Feb 11

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/10/2180

Plot a 71 High Street Installation of Ecodan air source heat pump

25 Jan 11

The HPC has no objection to this application, as long as the noise level is environmentally acceptable. Refused

3/10/2117

The Pump House Change of fireplace and hearth

03 Jan 11

The HPc has no objection to this application. Granted

3/10/2099

Plot B 71 High St Installation of ecodan air source heat pump

30 Dec 11

The HPC are concerned regarding the level of noise this heat pump would emit Refused

3/10/2099

Plot B 71 High street installation of Ecodan heat pump

30 Dec 10

The HPC are concerned regarding the level of noise this heat pump would emit  

3/10/2028

8 Widford Road Erection of a dwelling and garage following demo of ex garage

24 Dec 10

The HPC oject to this application on the grounds of cramming development. Granted

3/10/2016

10 High Street Subdivision of dwelling into 2 houses & 2 storey rear ext

14 Dec 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/10/1966

3 High Street Ext to rear of garage

16 Dec 10

  Withdrawn

3/10/1925

The Warren, Hunsdonbury Lane Retention of ex driveway

25 Nov 10

The HPC has no objection to this application.  

3/10/1852

The Warren Hunsdonsbury Lane Change of use of land from paddock to garden &new tennis

17 Nov 10

The HPC has no objection to this application  

3/10/1673

10 High Street Demolition of outbuilding

20 Oct 10

The HPC has no objections to this application Granted

3/10/1603

6,Paddock Close Insertion of rear dormer window

08 Oct 10

The HPC has no objections to this application Granted

3/10/1548

10 High Street Hunsdon Conversion and ext of dwelling to form 2 separate dwellings

30 Sep 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Withdrawn

3/10/1547

10 High Street Erection of new dwelling

30 Sep 10

The HPC has no objections to this application.  

3/10/1397

The Laundry House Church Lane Swimming pool and pool house

31 Aug 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/10/1165

12 Oak Park Stanstead Road Single storey side extension

09 Aug 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/10/1145

2 Paddock Close Remodelling of ex dormer window and addition of new dormer window

27 Jul 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/10/1029

71 High Street, Hunsdon 2 new garages ( amendment to appr applicaiton 3/10/0036

12 Jul 10

The HPC strongly object to this app on the grounds that the new app attempts to circumnavigate an earlier condition, which restricted the footprint of the plot, by reinserting 2 garages. This is cramming. Refused

3/10/0921

8 Widford Road erection of 1 dwelling and replacment det garage with studio at 1st floor

08 Jul 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Refused

3/10/0911

Berkeley House. 7 Widford Road amendment to driveway.

18 Jun 10

The HPC has no objection to this application.  

3/10/0760

14 Paddock Close Dormer window to front of property

 

HPC has no objections to this application. Refused

3/10/0745

36 Wicklands Road Single storey side and rear ext

27 May 10

The only objection that the HPC has to this application is the loss of the garage and shared drive aspect. Housing is extremely concentrated within this cul de sca and off street parking is at present tight. Granted

3/10/0717

Hunsdon House Lodge New double garage

19 May 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/10/0677

The Laundry House, Church Lane swimming pool and associated building

17 May 10

Although the HPC do not object outright, it has some concerns as detailed below: 1. The proposed pool house due to its size and siting would be unduly prominent and intrusive to the surrounding area and also could be a distraction to motorists whilst driving around the bend in the road. 2. Copt Hall residence, in close vicinity, is Grade II listed. If however the proposed pool building conforms to the EHDC guideline letter then the council would have no objections to this application. Refused

3/10/0428

6 Paddock Close Insertion of rear dormer window

30 Apr 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Refused

3/10/0248

34 Wicklands Road Side 2 storey ext and rear first floor ext

25 Mar 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/10/0228

7 Drury Lane Hunsdon Demolition of ex dwelling

10 Mar 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/10/0227

7 Drury Lane Replacement Dwelling

24 Mar 10

The HPC has no objections to this application. Granted

3/10/0036

71 High Street Hunsdon Erection of 2 six bed det dwellings

25 Feb 10

The HPC strongly objects to this application as it is complete over development of the plot. Six bedroom houses are not in keeping with the surroundings Granted

3/10//1397

The Laundry House Church Lane Swimming pool and pool house

31 Aug 10

   

3/10.0760

14 Paddock Close Domer ext to front of property ( re submission)

27 May 10

   

 

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