Policy Considerations The site lies within an area defined by the Jersey Island Plan 2002 under Policy BE4 as the Waterfront Development Area, where applications are to be in line with the approved Development Framework. The Development Framework is set out within the Jersey Waterfront Supplementary Planning Guidance of June 2006 and contains the following policies. “WF2 – The Minister will support proposals which encourage and contribute to the vibrancy and vitality of the area, particularly at street level.......” In relation to offices, paragraph 3.10 sets out that “the concept of office use has always been an important component of the earlier plans for the Waterfront…..” and that it is important “that the office uses are integrated with other alternative but compatible land uses to avoid the sterility that large areas of a single use can generate.” As set out in Policy IC5 of the Jersey Island Plan 2002, “small scale office development will normally be permitted within the town of St Helier…..where the proposal; I. will not unreasonably affect the character and amenity of the area; II. will not have an unacceptable visual impact; III. will not lead to unacceptable problems of traffic generation, safety or parking; IV. will not have an unreasonable impact on neighbouring use and the local environment by reason of noise, visual intrusion or other amenity considerations; V. will not have an unacceptable impact on an SSI, BLI or conservation area; VI. will not lead to the loss of ground floor retail use in St Helier Town Centre VII. will not lead to the loss of residential units; and VIII. is in accordance with other principles and policies of the Plan.” Land Use Implications The proposal involves the loss of about 241 sq m of approved retail space, to be replaced by office accommodation Size, Scale & Siting The proposal is modest in size and is considered as small-scale. Design & Use of Materials The physical building is already in place, and there are no alterations proposed as part of the application. Impact on Neighbours The upper floors are residential, however, use as offices will not introduce any unreasonable impacts on amenity by reference to noise etc, that would have an unacceptable relationship with neighbours. Access, Car parking and Highway Considerations Standards require a minimum of 2 spaces overall. The application provides a total of 4 spaces on site (being 2 for each unit) and there is additional pubic car parking available nearby. Foul Sewage Disposal As existing – to foul sewer. Landscaping issues No alterations proposed |