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A decision made (23/11/2007) regarding: Barnwood, La Rue du Bocage, St. Peter - Request for Reconsideration of refusal of Planning Permission.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2007-0298		Application Number: PP/2007/0831 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	Barnwood, La Rue du Bocage, , St. Peter - Request for Reconsideration of refusal of Planning Permission	Date of Decision Summary:		27/11/07
Decision Summary Author:	Jonathan Gladwin	Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written and Oral	Person Giving Oral Report:		Jonathan Gladwin
Written Report Title :	Barnwood, La Rue du Bocage, , St. Peter - Request for Reconsideration of refusal of Planning Permission	Date of Written Report:		08/11/07
Written Report Author:	Jonathan Gladwin	Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: Barnwood, La Rue du Bocage, St. Peter, JE3 7AS Demolish existing garage. Construct 3 bed dormer bungalow. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of refusal of planning permission.
Decision(s): At a public meeting which took place on 23rd November 2007 the Minister decided to uphold the refusal of Planning Permission
Reason(s) for Decision: The decision to refuse was upheld for the same reason (s) for refusal as given on the Decision Notice. Namely that: 1. The proposed development would be an unacceptable overdevelopment of the site, resulting in a building that is cramped, has insufficient amenity space, is out of character with the surrounding area and pattern of development and harmful to the occupiers of neighbouring properties. The proposed development is therefore contrary to parts ii), iii), vii) and viii) of Policy H8, parts i), ii) and v) of Policy G2 and parts i), ii) of Policy G3 of the Jersey Island Plan 2002. 2. The proposed development does not provide adequate vehicular access and provides insufficient car parking spaces, contrary to the Planning and Environment Committee's Planning Policy Note No.3 'Parking Guidelines, 1988'.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties
Signature:			Position:
Date Signed:			Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 23 November 2007