St. Lawrence Parish Church, La Grande Route de St. Laurent, St. Lawrence: Planning Application (P/2015/1840): Appeal Decision

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A decision made 18 July 2016:

Decision Reference: MD- PE- 2016-0098
Decision Summary Title:	Appeal Decision – P/2015/1840 St Lawrence Parish Church, La Grande Route de St Laurent, St Lawrence, JE3 1NG		Date of Decision Summary:	11 July 2016
Decision Summary Author:	Judicial Greffier		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	N/A
Written Report Title:	Report to the Minister for Planning and Environment		Date of Written Report:	30 June 2016
Written Report Author:	Philip Staddon BSc, Dip, MBA, MRTPI		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Appeal under Article 108 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 against a refusal to grant planning permission at St Lawrence Parish Church, La Grande Route de St Laurent, St Lawrence, JE3 1NG (P/2015/1840)
Decision: The Minister allowed the appeal in full and granted permission to develop land under Article 116 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002; In respect of the following development: Proposed extension to west elevation of church (disabled WC and lobby) and associated works including creation of a door opening in the west wall of the church; creation of servery and chair store internally and works to extend and alter pathways externally. To be carried out at St Lawrence Parish Church, La Grande Route de St Laurent, St Lawrence, JE3 1NG. This permission is granted subject to compliance with the following conditions and approved plan(s): 1. The development hereby approved shall be carried out entirely in accordance with the plans, drawings, written details and documents which form part of this permission. Reason: To ensure that the development is carried out and completed in accordance with the details approved. 2. The development shall commence within five years of the decision date. Reason: The development to which this permission relates will need to be reconsidered in light of any material change in circumstance. 3. Prior to commencement of the development hereby approved, a Project Design for a phased programme of archaeological oversight, which shall include the works associated with the extension, external works and any drainage / service works, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of the Environment. The Project Design, once approved, shall be implemented at the Applicant’s expense. In the event that any significant archaeological finds are made, work shall cease and the Department of the Environment shall be notified immediately to allow for proper evaluation of such finds and further mitigation. Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to the interests of protecting the architectural and historical interest, character and integrity of the building or place in accordance with Policies SP 4, HE 5 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014). 4. For the avoidance of doubt, no external flues or vents shall be positioned through the walls or roof of the Church. Reason: To ensure compliance with Policy HE 1 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014). 5. Prior to the commencement of works herby approved, full details of the guttering and new window for the extension shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of the Environment. Reason: These details have not been provided and are required to comply with Policy HE 1 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014). 6. Prior to the commencement of works herby approved, full details of the new internal joinery works, to make good the pew ends and those related to the new servery and chair store, shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of the Environment. Reason: These details have not been provided and are required to comply with Policy HE 1 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014). 7. Prior to the commencement of works herby approved, precise and full details of the union between the extension walls and the church’s west elevation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of the Environment. Reason: These details have not been provided and are required to comply with Policy HE 1 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014). 8. Prior to the commencement of works herby approved, full details of the union between the extension roof and the church’s west elevation shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of the Environment Reason: These details have not been provided and are required to comply with Policy HE 1 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014). 9. Prior to the commencement of works herby approved, full details of the facing materials and details of any vents in the extension shall be submitted to and approved in writing by the Department of the Environment. The wall facing details shall include precise details of the granite blocks and coursing and, if required by officers, a sample panel erected on site prior to any final approval. Reason: To promote good design and to safeguard the character and appearance of the existing building and surrounding area, in accordance with Policies GD 1, GD 7 and HE 1 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014). 10. If hidden historic features are revealed during the course of works they shall be retained in-situ until examined by the Department or their authorised officer. Works shall be suspended in the relevant area of the building and the Department notified immediately with a view to agreeing the appropriate action. Failure to do so may result in unauthorised works being carried out and an offence being committed. Reason: To ensure that special regard is paid to the interests of protecting the architectural and historical interest, character and integrity of the building or place in accordance with SP 4, HE 1, and HE 5 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014).
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister agrees with the recommendation of the Inspector as detailed within their report dated 30 June 2016.
Resource Implications:- None
Action required: Request the Judicial Greffe to inform interested parties of the decision.
Signature: Deputy S Luce		Position: Minister
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):