West View & Le Hurel (La Pulente Cluster), La Route de la Pulente, St. Brelade.

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A decision made (15/03/2008) regarding: West View & Le Hurel (La Pulente Cluster), La Route de la Pulente, St. Brelade. Demolish existing dwelling (Le Hurel), garages and stores. Construct 4 No. self catering units. Create new vehicular access. Various external alterations to west view.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2008-0050		Application Number: P/2007/1912 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	West View & Le Hurel (La Pulente Cluster), La Route de la Pulente, St. Brelade	Date of Decision Summary:		26 February 2008
Decision Summary Author:	Lawrence Davies	Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written	Person Giving Oral Report:		Lawrence Davies
Written Report Title :	West View & Le Hurel (La Pulente Cluster), La Route de la Pulente, St. Brelade	Date of Written Report:		12 October 2007
Written Report Author:	Lawrence Davies	Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: West View & Le Hurel (La Pulente Cluster), La Route de la Pulente, St. Brelade Demolish existing dwelling (Le Hurel), garages and stores. Construct 4 No. self catering units. Create new vehicular access. Various external alterations to west view.
Decision(s): The Minister approved the construction of the terrace of three units to the rear of the site, subject to their being no higher than the lower ridge of the existing house ‘Le Hurel’. He declined to approve the construction of the ‘boat house’ unit at the present time.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister was concerned at the potential impact of the three cottages (on account of their proposed height) on existing neighbours in the vicinity. He therefore required that their height be reduced to match that of the existing structure. In respect of the ‘boat house’, the Minister remained concerned as to its overall siting and design.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties
Signature:			Position: Minister
Date Signed:			Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 26 October 2007