1 and 2 Lewis Street and 61, 63 and 65, Kensington Place, St. Helier.

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A decision made (13/07/2007) regarding: 1 and 2 Lewis Street and 61, 63 and 65, Kensington Place, St. Helier.

Demolish existing petrol station, retail unit, storage units and associated office. Construct new petrol station, retail unit and 240 space car park with access from Lewis Street. AMENDED PLANS: Increase car park by 1 extra storey. FURTHER AMENDED PLANS: Alterations to design

Subject:	1 and 2 Lewis Street and 61, 63 and 65, Kensington Place, St. Helier. Demolish existing petrol station, retail unit, storage units and associated office. Construct new petrol station, retail unit and 240 space car park with access from Lewis Street. AMENDED PLANS: Increase car park by 1 extra storey. FURTHER AMENDED PLANS: Alterations to design
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2007-0188	Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		P/2006/0739
Written Report Title:	Referral to Minister	Written report – Author:		P. Le Gresley Assistant Director
Decision Following a public hearing held on the 13th July 2007 The Minister decided to approve this application subject to the following additional conditions: Granite to be used as the external material To agree Percentage for Art contribution prior to commencement of work. A façade consultant to be retained for the duration of the work, to be approved by the Minister.
Reason(s) for decision: The application sought consent for an additional floor of car parking spaces to that previously approved. It was noted that the number of spaces had increased by only nine and that the design of the building was a considerable improvement over the existing permission.
Action required: NONE – Shortly after the meeting the Agent contacted the Department to advise that he did not wish for planning consent to be issued as he would like to make some further amendments to the scheme and re-submit them to the Minister for further consideration.
Signature: (Minister)			Date of Decision: 13.07.07