Harbour Reach, Rue du Carteret, St. Helier

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A decision made (30.11.07) to grant permission for change of use at Harbour Reach, Rue du Carteret, St. Helier.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2007-0292		Application Number: P/2007/2260 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	Harbour Reach Planning Application	Date of Decision Summary:	27 Nov 2007
Decision Summary Author:	John Nicholson	Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written	Person Giving Oral Report:
Written Report Title :	Harbour Reach Planning Application	Date of Written Report:	24 Nov 2007
Written Report Author:	John Nicholson	Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)	Public
Subject: Harbour Reach, La Rue Du Carteret, St Helier Temporary change of use from restaurant space to office space for a period of ten years.
Decision(s): The Minister decided to grant permission at a public meeting held on the 23rd November. Reason for this decision is stated below.
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 instance having regard to all the circumstances of the case. Particular consideration was given to the possible impact on vitality and viability in conjunction with other proposed changes (P/2007/1471), however it was noted that this application was not speculative and had a named occupier and therefore some certainty in delivery. Subject to compliance with the following conditions and approved plan(s): Standard Condition A. If the development hereby permitted has not commenced within five years of the decision date, this permission shall cease to be valid. Reason: The Minister for Planning & Environment reserves the right to reconsider this proposal consequent on any future change of circumstances or policy. Condition(s): 1. The three car parking spaces identified on approved drawing D are to be allocated to and retained in perpetuity for the occupier of the subject unit. 2. The use hereby permitted shall cease on or before 10 years from the date of this permit and the use shall revert to the originally approved restaurant operation. Reason(s): 1. To ensure that adequate car parking is available, in the interests of highway safety. 2. For the avoidance of doubt, in the interests of maintaining the vitality and viability of the area.

Resource Implications:

None

Action required:

Notify Agent and all other interested parties

Signature:

Position:

Date Signed:

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

23 Nov 2007

Harbour Reach, Rue du Carteret, St. Helier - change of use

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A decision made (30.11.07) to grant permission for change of use at Harbour Reach, Rue du Carteret, St. Helier.