Fee waived for an application made by Jersey Hospice Care, Fields 1494A & 1494B, Le Mont Cochon, St. Helier.

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A decision made (11/05/09) regarding: Fee waived for an application made by Jersey Hospice Care, Fields 1494A & 1494B, Le Mont Cochon, St. Helier.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2009-0096			Application Number: P/2009/0944 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	Fields 1494A & 1494B, Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Le Mont Cochon, , St. Helier, , JE2 3JB		Date of Decision Summary:		070509
Decision Summary Author:	Planning Technician - G Hamon		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Oral Report		Person Giving Oral Report:		Assistant Director – P Le Gresley
Written Report Title :	-		Date of Written Report:		-
Written Report Author:	Central Team		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: , Fields 1494A & 1494B, Jersey Hospice Care, Clarkson House, Le Mont Cochon, , St. Helier, JE2 3JB Construct extension to existing building. Construct 4 No. staff units, education centre and winter garden. Form new vehicular access with landscaping. Various external alterations.
Decision(s): The fee for this application has been waived by the Minister. However, if the planning application becomes contentious and takes considerable resources the Department reserves the right to claim back a fee from the applicant at an hourly rate (to be agreed) subject to a maximum fee of £5,000.
Reason(s) for Decision: In arriving at this decision the Minister took into account the charitable status of Jersey Hospice, which is not supported by the States of Jersey funding. In all the circumstances, the Minister considered that a nil fee should apply.
Resource Implications:
Action required: Notify Agent, Applicant
Signature:		PLeg / PT Initials		Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:				Date of Decision 11.5.09