Le Foin Bas, Route Orange, St. Brelade

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A decision made (02.02.08) to endorse the request for archaeological investigations to support planning applications for Le Foin Bas, Route Orange, St. Brelade.

Decision Ref:	MD–PE–2008-00027
Subject:	Archaeological investigations to support planning applications: P/2007/2386 – Le Foin Bas, Route Orange, St. Brelade
Decision Summary Title:	DS – Archaeological investigations to support planning applications: P/2007/2386 – Le Foin Bas, Route Orange, St. Brelade
DS Author:	J Dore Principal Historic Buildings Advisor
DS Date:	1/02/08	DS Status:	Public
Written Report Title:	WR – Archaeological investigations to support planning applications: P/2007/2386 – Le Foin Bas, Route Orange, St. Brelade
WR Author:	J Dore Principal Historic Buildings Advisor
WR Date	29/01/08	WR Status:	Public
Oral Rapporteur:	J Dore Principal Historic Buildings Advisor
Decision(s):	The Minister for Planning and Environment endorsed and upheld the request for pre-determination archaeological investigations and reports in accordance with the brief (revised) provided by Oxford Archaeology relative to the proposed development at Le Foin Bas, Route Orange, St Brelade (P/2007/2386).
Reason(s) for Decision:	The need to provide full information for the determination of a planning application is in accordance with adopted policy and SPG.
Legal and Resource Implications:	SPG has been adopted in relation to archaeological sites and along with Island Plan Policy guide the way in which Planning applications are managed and the level of information which is requested to enable a properly informed recommendation to be formulated. If insufficient information is submitted and the application is permitted there is a risk that archaeology may be lost or damaged, or if there are finds of high significance the contract may be delayed or worse with the potential for costs claims against the department. Thus the request for full information prior to determination allows for a fully informed assessment of the application and provides much greater certainty for all concerned. The process as recommended is within existing resources. If archaeological remains were to be found during the contract where permission had been given without full information, it is possible that additional costs may be incurred in relation to dealing with finds and potential costs relating to delay of the construction works.
Action required:	Advise the applicant and agent of the decision and forward the revised brief for the pre-determination investigations. Advise Development Control as above
Signature:
Position:	Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):