L'Avenir, La Vielle Rue, Grouville: Determination of Planning Application

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A decision made on 13 October 2014:

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2014-0097			Application Number: P/2012/0506 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	L'Avenir, La Vieille Rue, Grouville		Date of Decision Summary:		10 October 2014
Decision Summary Author:	Principal Planner		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:		Principal Planner
Written Report Title :	P/2012/0506		Date of Written Report:		10 October 2014
Written Report Author:	Principal Planner		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: L'Avenir, La Vieille Rue, Grouville, Jersey, JE3 9UL Demolish existing sheds to West. Construct 4 No. dwellings. Model Available. REVISED PLANS: Demolish existing shed and construct 3 No. dwellings. Model Available.
Decision(s): At the Ministerial Meeting of 6th September 2013 the Minister received the Department report and heard comment from the applicant in relation to the subject application. The Minister then deferred his decision, noting that he did not consider there to be a suitable balance in relation to the environmental gains arising from the development proposals in the context of Island Plan policies. The Minister then requested that Officers meet with the applicant to ascertain what changes to the scheme might be needed to reach a satisfactory conclusion, following which, if an amended scheme was forthcoming, he would issue his decision in writing. An amended scheme has now been received which has: Removed the granite shed and introduced an orchard to the south-west of the site; Lowered the height of the central dwelling and reduced the number of bedrooms from 4 to 3; Consolidated the car parking area; Confirmed that infrastructure will be provided to enable immediate neighbours to connect to the mains water supply, with a further group of residents having the opportunity to connect to new mains foul drainage infrastructure. Removed a row of Leylandii trees on the southern boundary of Field 783 to be replaced with indigenous planting of trees and shrubs; Confirmed a financial contribution to the Eastern Cycle Route. The Minister has reviewed the new submission and considers that the information satisfactorily addresses his original concerns. As such, the Minister has resolved to approve the planning application, subject to conditions (as attached) and the prior completion of a Planning Obligation Agreement, which shall provide for: a) A financial contribution of £1000 per unit towards the continued development of the Eastern Cycle Route; b) The provision of mains water infrastructure of sufficient capacity to serve the 6 neighbours to the south of the application site, taken to the common boundary. The neighbours should then have the free and unrestricted opportunity to connect, and obtain a water supply in perpetuity from this infrastructure. How and when the neighbours make that connection would be up to them. The liability for maintaining the infrastructure within the application site would remain with the applicant, and the neighbouring owners would be liable for the infrastructure on their site. c) The provision of the mains foul drainage infrastructure necessary to serve the 6 properties at Boulivot de Bas, taken to the southern edge of Field 781 within the ownership of the applicant. How and when the properties at Boulivot de Bas make the connection, and provide a pumping station, would then be up to them. The connection within Field 781 should be at no cost, and the outlet should be guaranteed in perpetuity. The liability for maintaining the infrastructure within Field 781 would remain with the applicant and the other owners would be liable for their infrastructure on their site. The Minister confirmed that the Director (Development Control) is authorised to grant planning permission under powers delegated to him subject to the prior completion of the planning obligation agreement referred to above. Alternatively, in the event that a suitable planning obligation is not agreed within six months of his being authorised in accordance with this Minister Decision, the Director (Development Control) be authorised to REFUSE the grant of planning permission.
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.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties
Signature: Deputy R C Duhamel		PLeg / AS Initials		Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:				Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):