Les Ormes Golf and Leisure Village, Le Mont a la Brune, St. Brelade.

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A decision made (15/08/2007) regarding: Les Ormes Golf and Leisure Village, Le Mont a la Brune, St. Brelade.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2008-0133		Application Number: P/2007/0991 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	Les Ormes Golf & Leisure Village, Le Mont a la Brune, St. Brelade	Date of Decision Summary:		02 June 2008
Decision Summary Author:	E J Ashworth	Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written	Person Giving Oral Report:		N/A
Written Report Title :	Les Ormes Golf & Leisure Village, Le Mont a la Brune, St. Brelade	Date of Written Report:		06 August 2007
Written Report Author:	E J Ashworth	Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: Les Ormes Golf & Leisure Village, Le Mont a la Brune, St. Brelade Locate 24 No. 1 bed holiday lodges on western portion of site formerly occupied by the golf driving range. Extend existing car park to east of Field 15. Alter existing vehicular access to extended car park area.
Decision(s): At a public meeting held on the 15th August 2007 the Minister Approved the application subject to the following conditions: No construction shall commence on site until the Minister has agreed a landscaping scheme for the site which shows how the applicant intends to achieve a proper layout of the units so that they are adequately separated by both mature planting and landscape modelling. It is anticipated that this will require the movement of earth on the site and the importation of a suitable growing base for semi-mature trees. The landscaping scheme should ensure that the lodges are adequately screened from one another in a landscaped, gently undulating landform. A planting list of the species for landscaping shall be agreed with the John Pinel of the Environment Division of the Planning and Environment Department. The proposed lighting shall be low-level and the minimum needed to undertake the lighting task and shall incorporate measures to control sky glow, glare and light trespass. A method statement relating to the ecological report shall be submitted for the approval of the Environment Division of the Ministry of Planning and Environment prior to works commencing on the site. Attenuation tanks shall be installed for surface water run-off. The storage of fuels and chemicals on site shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Environment Division of the Ministry for Planning and Environment as described in the UK Environment Agencies Pollution Prevention Guidance on Working at Construction and Demolition Sites. The permission hereby granted is for tourist self-catering accommodation as registered under the Tourism (Jersey) Law 1948 and for no other purpose. The proposed fencing around the pond must must allow for toad access. No additional soil shall be imported onto the site apart from that required under Condition 1 of this permission. The works shall be carried out in accordance with the CEMP final details of shall be to be agreed with the Environment Division of the Ministry for Planning and Environment before any works start on the site, including enabling works. The recommendations for mitigation in the PAA report shall be followed and there shall be no deviation without the written consent of the Environment Division of the Planning and Environment Department. Details of interpretation boards shall be submitted for the agreement of the Environment Division of the Ministry for Planning and Environment. Should any or all of the lodges hereby approved fall into disuse or disrepair they shall be removed from the site and the land returned to its natural state. If it is intended to use woodburning stoves the final details are to be agreed with the Case Officer prior to the commencement of the works. Prior to the occupation of the lodges the developer shall negotiate a contribution to Percentage for Art in accordance with the new Supplementary Planning Guidance and in accordance with Policy BE12 (Percentage for Art) within the Island Plan 2002. The contribution shall be agreed with the Minister and will normally be set at 0.75% of the total construction costs. Reason(s): This decision is on a sensitive part of the Island's countryside and its success on completion will be entirely dependant upon the quality and execution of the landscape scheme. To ensure that the rural character of the area is maintained and that is does not cause harm to neighbouring uses, in particular, Jersey Airport. To ensure the protection of the environment during the construction process. To prevent potential ground pollution. In order to prevent ground pollution. The Minister for Planning and Environment has granted consent for the new accommodation solely based on its indentified need within the Tourism Industry. In the interest of protecting the habitat of the toad. In order to protect the natural environment of the site. In the interests of protecting the natural environment. In order to protect the native plant species and Les Blanches Banques which is a Site of Special Interest. For the avoidance of doubt. In order to maintain the rural character of the area. The Environmental Health Officer has raised concerns that during winter the cumulative affect of 24 wood burning stoves might affect air quality and could potentially affect immediate neighbours. To ensure a public benefit from the development.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister felt that the scheme was a suitable exception to Island Plan policies.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties
Signature:			Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:			Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 15 August 2007