Les Chasses, Route de St. Jean, St. Lawrence

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A decision made (01.08.07) to amend condition 2 of the planning application for Les Chasses, Route de St. Jean, St. Lawrence.

Subject:	Les Chasses, La Route de St. Jean, St. Lawrence Convert existing press house to therapy treatment centre at ground floor & library & office at first floor including material alterations of the building.
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0160	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/2004/0795
Written Report Title:	REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of condition no. 2 (opening times)	Written report – Author:		Anthony Farman
Decision(s Amend Condition 2 to state - The building must only be used in the manner detailed in Mr and Mrs Coutanche's letter of the 21st May 2006.
Reason(s) for decision: Having regard to all the circumstances, it was considered to be unreasonable to maintain the condition as previously worded provided that the drainage system was adequate. Transport and Technical Service (Drainage) confirmed that the drainage system was adequate.
Action required:  Consult Transport and Technical Service (Drainage)  Notify applicant of the decision
Signature: (Minister)			Date of Decision: 01.08.06

Les Chasses, Route de St. Jean, St. Lawrence - amendment to condition 2

Application Number: P/2004/0795

Request for Reconsideration Report

Site Address	Les Chasses, La Route de St. Jean, St. Lawrence.

Requested by	Mr & Mrs. H G Coutanche	Agent

Description	Convert existing press house to therapy treatment centre at ground floor & library & office at first floor including material alterations of the building. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of condition no. 2 (opening times)

Type	Planning

Original Decision	APPROVED

Relevant Conditions	2. The building must only be used in the manner detailed in Saskia Lee's letter of the 5th April 2004 (no more than an average 2 clients per day and 12 workshop per annum) 3. The development hereby permitted shall be connected to the foul sewer once it becomes available.
Reasons	2. In the interests of highway safety and adequate drainage facilities. 3. To minimise the potential pollution of the groundwater

Determined by	Delegated Approved

Date	28/07/2004

Zones	Water Pollution Safeguard Area Green Zone Countryside Zone Proposed Site Of Special Int

Policies	C6 (Countryside Zone) NR2 (Foul Sewage Facilities)

Recommendation

That the use of the site be relaxed in accordance with the applicant’s request. Amend Condition 2 to state:

“The building must only be used in the manner detailed in Mr and Mrs Coutanche's letter of the 21st May 2006”.

Comments on Case	The approved use as a therapy treatment centre provides a long-term and beneficial use for this proposed Site of Special Interest. As detailed in the Request for Reconsideration Report dated 26/10/04 (see background papers), the previous Committee were reluctant to allow an intensive use of the site due to the site’s reliance on a septic tank and also due to the narrow access drive to the site. The Department has received no complaints regarding the access and the proposed use between 9 and 18 hours per week is not considered to be significant in terms of the use of the septic tank. Notwithstanding this, it is prudent for the Minister to retain some control over the use of the site to ensure that the intensity of use is compatible with the existing drainage and the capacity of the access.

Recommendation	That the use of the site be relaxed in accordance with the applicant’s request. Amend Condition 2 to state: “The building must only be used in the manner detailed in Mr and Mrs Coutanche's letter of the 21st May 2006”.

Reasons	In the interests of highway safety and adequate drainage facilities.

Background Papers	1:2500 Site Plan Letter from applicant dated 21st May 2006. RFR Report dated 26/10/04

Endorsed by		Date