La Falaise, Le Mont Arthur, St. Brelade: Determination of Planning Application (P/2007/0687)

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A decision made 16 December 2010 [A 2010 decision not recorded until 2012]:

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2010-0132			Application Number: P/2007/0687
Decision Summary Title :	La Falaise, Le Mont Arthur, St. Brelade, Jersey,		Date of Decision Summary:		13 December 2010
Decision Summary Author:	A Townsend Principal Planner		Decision Summary:		Public
Type of Report:	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:		N/A
Written Report Title:	Planning and Environment Report P/2007/0687		Date of Written Report:		2 July 2010
Written Report Author:	A Townsend Principal Planner		Written Report :		Public
Subject: La Falaise, Le Mont Arthur, St. Brelade, Jersey, Demolish existing dwelling and construct new 5 bed dwelling with pool, block up east vehicular access. RE-ADVERTISED: Proposed 4 bed dwelling. Additional information submitted including Environmental Statement and landscaping. AMENDED PLANS: Alterations to scheme including changes to position and height of building. FURTHER AMENDED PLANS.
Decision(s): Refuse Planning Permission. The Minister considered the application on 16 July 2010, and resolved to refuse the application contrary to the Department’s recommendation. The refusal was on the basis of the impact of the building upon the area and not any construction issues or overlooking of adjacent properties. Prior to issuing the formal Notice of Refusal the Minister requested advice from the Principal Planner (Appeals) and from the States Greffe. A Reason for Refusal has been finalised as set out below.
Reason(s) for Decision: The site occupies a prominent position on the skyline above the Village of St. Aubin. The site is also located within the Countryside Zone, wherein there is a general presumption against development. It is considered that the proposed development, by virtue of its scale and design in this prominent skyline location would unreasonably harm the character and special setting of St. Aubin, particularly also when the proposed development is seen alongside the large new dwelling on the adjacent site to the south. As such, the proposal fails to comply with the requirements of Island Plan Policies G2 (i), G3 (i) and (ii), G15 (i) and C6.
Resource Implications: None.
Action required: Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties of the formal refusal.
Signature:		PLeg / PT Initials		Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:				Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):