La Hougue Bie Nurseries, La Hougue, Grouville: Planning Application

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A decision made on 13 October 2009 regarding La Hougue Bie Nurseries, La Hougue, Grouville Planning Application.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2009-0161		Application Number: P/2007/1315 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title:	La Hougue Bie Nurseries, La Hougue, Grouville	Date of Decision Summary:		1 October 2009
Decision Summary Author:	Senior Planner	Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written	Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Request for Reconsideration Report P/2007/1315	Date of Written Report:		14 May 2009
Written Report Author:	Principal Planner	Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: , La Hougue Bie Nurseries, La Hougue, , Grouville, , Demolish existing dwelling, outbuildings, glass houses and polythene tunnels and construct 3 No. dwellings with parking and associated landscaping. AMENDED PLANS. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of refusal of planning permission for third dwelling as per Condition 1. of permit P/2007/1315.
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment considered the Request for Reconsideration at his public Ministerial Meeting of 29th May 2009, and concluded that he would not make a formal decision at the meeting, as he wished to give further consideration to a number of matters, including the pre-application advice given to the applicant, the design of the third unit, and the drainage issues. Since that meeting, the third unit has been redesigned to the satisfaction of the Department Architect and the drainage arrangements have been confirmed by T&TS Drainage. Additionally, the Minister received a further written up-date from the Director of Planning (17 September 2009) which includes clarification of the pre-application advice. Having considered the additional matters, the Minister resolved to accept the Request for Reconsideration, so removing the subject condition, and approving the third unit. The approval was to be subject to conditions regarding agricultural occupancy, controlling the size, and ensuring the property is constructed in granite with timber windows.
Reason(s) for Decision: Permission has been granted having taken into account the relevant policies of the approved Island Plan, together with other relevant policies and all other material considerations, including the consultations and representations received. It is considered that the grant of permission as a suitable exception is justified in this case having regard to all the circumstances of the case, as set out within the Request for Reconsideration Report of 14 May 2009 and the up-date from the Director of Planning of 17 September 2009
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Amend original permit as necessary. Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties
Signature:			Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:			Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 22 September