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20/0077/COMP: Grove Lodge, Fir Tree Hill - Unauthorised fencing works in the Green Belt (David Heighton)
Fencing requires planning permission as over 1m in height adjacent to road. Owner made aware that the fencing at this height is unacceptable. Enforcement notice has been served in respect of the fencing and deposit of hard surfacing. An enforcement appeal has been lodged and is live (ground (a) appeal only). Appeal dismissed in respect of fencing and allowed in respect of the hardcore. Compliance with the fencing required by 11 July 2025.
22/0031/COMP - Ravenswood Farm, Church Lane, Sarratt (Clara Loveland) - Residential use of agricultural buildings (Clara Loveland)
Following site visits we served a Planning Contravention Notice (PCN) which has been responded to. Contrary to previous comments, the building does benefit from planning permission for an agricultural building (17/1070/FUL).
Planning application 23/1078/RSP was refused on 4 grounds (Green Belt, character, substandard living accommodation and lack of affordable housing. This was dismissed at appeal. An enforcement Notice was then issued and an appeal lodged. The appeal site visit has taken place and the LPA is awaiting the appeal decision.
22/0090/COMP - The Mulberry Bush (Scott)
Multiple PCNs served 6th January 2023 in connection with the following:‘Without planning permission the unauthorised material change of use of the Land and buildings from agriculture use to a mixed use including but not limited to for agriculture, hotel use, residential dwellinghouse, school/education facility, vehicle maintenance, repairs and other vehicle works.’
More specifically:
Unauthorised commercial use of barn by Carefree Camping
Unauthorised use of barn for mixed use school/home schooling and holiday rental purposes
Unauthorised fenestration detailing (UPVC) to several barns (subject to recent refused planning application)
Unauthorised use of a barn for independent residential purposes
Use of Poly-tunnels
PCN responses received, Officers are drafting a number of enforcement notices although the use of the barn by Carefree Camping has now ceased along with the former school.
The polytunnels have been removed as the new polytunnel has been erected, granted at appeal.
Planning permission was recently granted for external works to the three buildings located adjacent to Moor Lane (25/0316/FUL) following a Prior Notification for change of use (24/1995/PDF).
There are four matters under consideration:
1. Use of Bluebell Barn as a single independent residential dwelling
2. Alleged material change of use of ground floor of Bluebell barn from agriculture to alternative use possible garage/parking and/or other use (recent report)
3. Material change of use of Birches Barn from C1 Hotel to a mixed use as a C1 hotel and education/learning facility (school appears to have reduced to one single day a week/ceased altogether)
4. Unauthorised stationing of caravan contrary to requirements of S.106 (recent report)
In respect of Bluebell Barn, work is underway on the enforcement report to consider enforcement action.
22/0130/COMP – 1 Micklefield Green Cottages - Material change of use of land to equestrian purposes including erection of structures (David)
Planning permission permitted the change of use of land from equestrian and erection of stables. Works required by 28 June 2025 including removal of temporary structures and new planting.
LATEST CASES:
23/0035/COMP – Sarum, Templepan Lane - Works not in accordance with 20/1468/FUL - Extent of hardstanding (Scott)
Owner advised planning permission required and suggested changes were required to make acceptable. Officers to consider expediency/action.
23/0102/COMP – Hunterswood Lodge, Penmans Green - Material Change of Use: Agricultural to residential (forming extended garden area) (Alannah Stringer)
Owner to be advised that planning permission is required. Application 24/0347/FUL permitted. Officers to monitor use of extended area (Not currently used for domestic purposes).
23/0112/COMP – Land to the rear of The Woodyard, The Green - Works Not In Accordance With Approved Plans - Fenestration Detail (Scott)
Not expediate, minor changes. To be closed.
24/0029/COMP – Harrietts End, Quickmoor Lane, Sarratt - Breach of Condition 5 pursuant to 19/0209/FUL - tree protection (Alannah Stringer)
Tree protection measures in place. To close.
24/0057/COMP - Long Pightle Mobile Home Park - Additional caravans on site greater than approved (Scott Volker)
Site visit taken place, no evidence of new caravans but new track created. A further visit will take place.
24/0065/COMP - York House School, Sarratt Road - Breach of Condition 2 of 23/1779/LBC (Nick Withers)
Further remedial works to be requested to entrance brick wall. Discussions on-going.
24/0094/COMP – The Boot Public House, The Green - Erection of static caravan and tent (David Heighton)
Officers served Planning Contravention Notice and received response. Currently reviewing answers and considering next steps alongside marquee.
24/0116/COMP – Crestyl Barn, Watercress Farm, Moor Lane (Nick Withers)
Works consented by Environment Agency, not development. Area of site currently in an untidy condition, owner to make improvements to clear/improve condition. Works underway.
24/0132/COMP – Bucks Hill House, Bucks Hill (Alannah Stringer)
Letter sent to owner to improve and secure property by 20 December. Works to be completed by end of April. Officer to organise visit in coming weeks.
24/0137/COMP – Coltspring Farmhouse, Sarratt Road - Material Change of Use of Building for Home boarding for dogs (Alannah Stringer)
Planning application submitted via 25/0162/RSP. Planning permission granted retrospectively subject to conditions requiring action within 6 months.
25/0022/COMP: The Lodge, Redhall Lane - Unauthorised Operational Works; erection of buildings (Nick Withers)
Planning permission required and application submitted, 25/0579/RSP (currently invalid).
25/0053/COMP – Popes Croft, Chandlers Lane – Removal of trees (Scott Volker)
Site visit to take place.
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