4 Darwell House, La Route du Petit Clos, St. Helier (HH/2012/0989): Hedge Reduction

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A decision made 10 December 2012:

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2012-0130			Application Number: HH/2012/0989
Decision Summary Title:	Darwell Grange, 4 Darwell House, La Route du Petit Clos, , St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 3FX		Date of Decision Summary:		6 December 2012
Decision Summary Author:	D Smyth		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:		D Smyth
Written Report Title	Planning and Environment Departmental Report		Date of Written Report:		6 December 2012
Written Report Author:	D Smyth		Written Report : Public or Exempt?		Public
Subject: Number 4 Darwell House, La Route du Petit Clos, St. Helier,JE2 3 FX Reduction in height of a hedge row of Leylandii along the southern boundary of number 4 Darwell House.
Decision(s): Reduce the hedge by 25cm for 5.2 metres of it’s length on the lower section of the southern boundary of number 4 Darwell House. On 12/10/12 the Minister considered a departmental report. The background papers were attached to this report. On 26/10/2010 the Minister also undertook a site visit accompanied by the case officer. Thereafter, having regard to all material considerations, the Minister resolved to require that remedial action be undertaken, in respect of the hedge along the southern boundary of number 4 Darwell House as identified in the accompanying plans. The following action is to be required: a) Initial action The Minister requires the following steps to be taken in relation to the hedge before the end of the period specified in paragraph 1 below: Reduce the height of the Leylandii Cypress (the hedge) along the southern boundary of number 4 Darwell House by 25 cm for 5.2 metres of it’s length on it’s lower section within 3 months. b) Preventative action Following the end of the period specified in paragraph 1 above, the Minister requires the following steps to be taken in relation to the hedge: The lower section of the hedge on the southern boundary shall be maintained for 5.2 metres of it’s length at a height not exceeding 2.50 metres above ground (tree base).
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister adjudged that the lower section of the hedge along the southern boundary of number 4 Darwell House, by virtue of its height, adversely impacts upon the complainants’ reasonable enjoyment of their property for domestic purposes.
Resource Implications: Potential third party appeal
Action required: Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties
Signature:		PLeg / AS Initials		Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:				Date of Decision