Councillor Emma Fernandes

PLANNING APPEALS

From: Planning Control Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 22, 2026

...dismissed an appeal against the refusal of planning permission to raise the existing roof ridge height and replace roof coverings with fibre cement slates and photovoltaic panels at The Old School House, Royston, due to harm to the character and appearance of the conservation area.

For Determination

APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE

From: Planning Control Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 22, 2026

Recommendations Approved

25/02115/FP KIRKBY MANOR FARM, NORTHFIELD ROAD, ASHWELL, BALDOCK, HERTFORDSHIRE, SG7 5JQ

From: Planning Control Committee - Thursday, 22nd January, 2026 7.00 pm - January 22, 2026

...that application 25/02115/FP for the conversion of 3 existing agricultural buildings to provide 8 residential units, including gardens and formation of vehicular access at Kirby Manor Farm was granted planning permission subject to conditions, including the submission of a Construction Method Statement, details of external lighting, details of the height of proposed boundary treatment, and restrictions on external render.

For Determination

CHAIR'S ANNOUNCEMENTS

From: Cabinet Panel on the Environment - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 14, 2026

Recommendations Approved

INFORMATION NOTE: COUNCIL ACTIVITY UPDATE AND ACTION TRACKER

From: Cabinet Panel on the Environment - Wednesday, 14th January, 2026 7.30 pm - January 14, 2026

...received an update on council activity related to sustainability, reviewed the action tracker, and heard presentations on community energy and environmental updates from the Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation.

For Determination