Category 'A' Housing Development at Bel Royal

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A decision made (05/12/2008) regarding: Category 'A' Housing Development at Bel Royal - Request to vary condition.

Decision Reference: MD–PE–2008-0261

Decision Summary Title :

DS – Category A Housing Development at Bel Royal – Request to vary condition 55

P/2006/2489

RC/2008/2271

Date of Decision Summary:

28th November 2008

Decision Summary Author:

Roger Corfield

Principal Planner: Policy and Projects

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

Public

Type of Report:

Written and Oral

Person Giving Oral Report:

Roger Corfield,

Principal Planner

Written Report

Title :

WR – Category A Housing Development at Bel Royal, St. Lawrence – Request to vary Planning Condition 55 (Foul Drainage).

Date of Written Report:

28th November 2008

Written Report Author:

Roger Corfield

Principal Planner: Policy and Projects

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

Public

Subject: An application from the developer vary Planning Condition No.55 to allow for the option of an alternative route for the required rising main from the foul pumping station on the housing site to the main Public gravity sewer via Rosedale Avenue. Instead of Le Perquage Walk.

Decision(s):

The Minister for Planning and Environment decided to:

(1) approve the application to vary planning condition no. 55.

(2) attach TTS(Highways) comments / requirements to the permit as an informative.

Reason(s) for Decision:

 To increase the options for ensuring adequate provision for the permanent disposal of foul water from the housing site;

 To assist the timely implementation of necessary permanent foul drainage infrastructure;

 To help obviate unnecessary delays in completing and occupying much needed affordable homes on land zoned specifically for the purpose;

 To help ensure that the conditions attached to the grant of planning permission remain fair and reasonable in the light of changing circumstances.

Resource Implications:

None

Action required:

Inform the developer, local political representatives and the Law Officers’ Department of the Minister’s decision.

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