Material planning considerations · Policy considerations · Land use implications · Size, scale & siting (Impact upon neighbours) · Design & use of materials · Access, car parking and highway considerations · Foul sewage disposal · Landscaping · Other material considerations | Whilst it is accepted that a café use could be installed in this building to make it viable it would most likely result in the loss of the almost intact interior. In addition the space available would not be sufficient to provide seating and ancillary space without an extension of the built form. The agent was contacted in October 2006 requesting further detail to allow the Department to make a proper assessment of the impact that the use would have on this important structure. This information has failed to be provided. The agent has requested that the principle only of the use be considered and after much deliberation and consultation with Channel Island Occupation Society it has been concluded that it would not be feasible to allow an in principle change of use. The reasons are as follows; The building would require internal alteration, that would destroy the remaining interior fittings and linings. The recommendations of Public Health would result in fittings and extraction that would cause permanent, irreversible damage to the fabric of the building. The alteration to facilitate a foul drainage connection would be too interventionist and there are no details included. The details of the proposed conservatory extension are considered inadequate. The proposed conservatory extension would have a detrimental effect not only on the character of this very specific built structure but would also have a detrimental effect upon the scenic quality of this area of the Zone of Outstanding Character. The CIOS intend to restore the building as it is a key building to the completion of the examples of the fortified headland of the area and the best preserved example of its type. Its loss would result in a significant gap in the history of the occupation buildings in the Channel Islands. Whilst highways do not support the proposal, the improvements they require if an approval was given would result in a change of the natural topography. This would unacceptably impact on the natural appearance of the area, contrary to policy C4. Therefore the proposal is considered wholly inappropriate for the above reason and the is application cannot be approved. Tourism-Support the application. T&TS Drainage- There are no public sewers immediately available. T&TS HIghways- Cannot support increased vehicular use of the area, as it would result in pedestrian risk. Visibility on exit would need to be improved Environmental Services- The proposal is contrary to policies C4 and C12 of the Jersey Island Plan 2002 Public Health- recommendations for installation of services and food preparation facilities. |