Le Fonds Greve, Mont les Vaux, St. Brelade

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A decision made (26.10.06) to maintain refusal of planning permission for Le Fonds Greve, Mont le Vaux, St. Brelade.

Subject:	Le Fonds Greve, Le Mont les Vaux, St Brelade. Replace existing single glazed timber windows with double glazed pvcu.
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2007-0113	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/2006/1265
Written Report Title:	Request for Reconsideration of refusal of Planning Permission	Written report – Author:		Timothy Furmidge
Decision Maintain Refusal of Planning Permission
Reasons for decision: The Minister decided to maintain the Refusal of Planning Permission as the proposal is contrary to the policies of the Island Plan and no other material considerations outweighed the provisions of the Plan. However, the Minister was of a clear view that if the windows were replaced with timber double glazed units, the proposal may be looked upon more sympathetically by the Minister.
Action required: Notify agent of the decision.
Signature: (Minister)			Date of Decision: 26.10.06