La Retraite, La Neuve Route, Trinity

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A decision made (03.05.07) to maintain refusal of planning permission for La Retraite, La Neuve Route, Trinity.

Subject:	La Retraite, La Neuve Route, Trinity. Demolish existing wood store & garages, workshop and build dormer cottage.
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2007-0093	Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		P/2005/1707
Written Report Title:	REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of refusal of planning permission	Written report – Author:		Lawrence Davies
Decision(s Maintain Refusal of Planning Permission
Reason(s) for decision: as previously 1. The proposed development, owing to its location and impact, would be harmful to the character of this part of the Countryside Zone, and therefore fails to satisfy the requirements of Policy C6 of the Jersey Island Plan, 2002. This policy presumes against all forms of new development for whatever purpose. 2. The proposed development, owing to its location and impact, would be harmful to the character and setting of La Retraite which is included on the Environment and Public Services Committee's 'Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey' as a Building of Local Interest. As such this proposal fails to satisfy the requirements of Interim Policy HB8, 1998 and of Policy G13 of the Jersey Island Plan 2002. 3. It has not been demonstrated, to the satisfaction of the Minister for Planning and Environment, that the current state of use and appearance of the two outbuildings whose demolition is proposed under this application is sufficiently detrimental to the appearance and setting of La Retraite and the surrounding countryside, to allow for an exception to be made to the policies noted above through the creation of a new dwelling. It is considered that the introduction of a new residential unit would, in itself, be equally harmful to the historic and environmental setting of this location.
Action required: Agent to be notified
Signature: (Minister)			Date of Decision: 03/05/2006

La Retraite, La Neuve Route, Trinity - maintain refusal

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A decision made (03.05.07) to maintain refusal of planning permission for La Retraite, La Neuve Route, Trinity.