Clos du Ruisseau and Clos Le Gallais: Planning Obligation Agreements: Amendment

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A decision made 29 October 2012:

Decision ref:	MD–PE–2012-0111
Subject:	Amendment to the planning obligation agreements for Clos du Ruisseau and Clos Le Gallais
Decision Summary title:	DS – amendment to the planning obligation agreements for Clos du Ruisseau and Clos Le Gallais
DS author:	Principal Planner – Policy and Projects
DS date:	23 October 2012	DS Status:	Public
Written Report title:	WR - Barclays and Jersey Homes Trust – Proposed security revision requiring amendment to the planning obligation agreements for Clos du Ruisseau and Clos Le Gallais
WR author:	Legal Adviser Property - Law Officers’ Department
WR date	25 September 2012	WR Status:	Public
Oral rapporteur:	Principal Planner / Director
Decision(s):	The Minister agreed to amend the planning obligation agreements in respect of Clos du Ruisseau and Clos Le Gallais, in accordance with the Law Officer’s report, and delegated responsibility to the Chief Executive Officer to sign the necessary documents.
Reason(s) for decision:	The revision to the planning obligation agreements for Clos du Ruisseau and Clos Le Gallais will enable Barclays Private Clients International Limited to revise its security arrangements with The Jersey Homes Trust. The Treasurer of the States has approved the proposed security revision subject to approval of the security documentation
Legal and resource implications:	None
Action required:	The department to advise the Law Officers of the Minister’s decision; The Law Officers to prepare the necessary documentation for the Chief Executive Officer’s signature.
Signature:
Position:	Deputy RC Duhamel, Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):