La Gigoulande Quarry, La Rue de la Vallee, St. Peter: Planning Application (P/2012/0121): Determination of application by Minister

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A decision made 22 July 2013:

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2013-0080			Application Number: P/2012/0121 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	La Gigoulande Quarry, La Rue de la Vallee, Jersey, JE3 7EY		Date of Decision Summary:		15/7/2013
Decision Summary Author:	Alistair Coates		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?			Person Giving Oral Report:		Senior Planner
Written Report Title :			Date of Written Report:
Written Report Author:	Alistair Coates		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: La Gigoulande Quarry, La Rue de la Vallee, Jersey, JE3 7EY The installation and operation of an inert waste recycling facility for the production of secondary aggregate and soils and the restoration of the Western part of La Gigoulande quarry to agriculture and woodland using inert fill.
Decision(s): Following his Public Ministerial Meeting on 5th April 2013 and subsequent site visit on 12th April, 2012, the Minister has decided to refuse the application. In arriving at his decision, the Minister paid due respect to the case made out by the Applicant’s agent, including the comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessment, and to all consultation responses and representations received. He also paid regard to the comments made at a meeting organised by the Parish of St Peter, held on 16th April 2013 and attended by the applicant’s, members of the public and Officers of the States.
Reasons for Decision: 1. The proposed development would result in a significant increase in heavy goods traffic in both directions along La Rue de la Vallee. Such increase could seriously harm the amenities of nearby residents, pedestrians and cyclists by virtue of noise, vibration, dust and highway safety issues. Accordingly, the proposal is considered to be contrary to Policy GD1 of the 2011 Island Plan. 2. The proposed importation of inert waste to the quarry over a time-span of 25 years or more will discourage the recycling and re-use of such waste materials within the site on which they originated. This will not represent the most effective or efficient use of resources or energy and, accordingly, the proposal is considered to be contrary to the provisions of Policies SP2 and WM1 of the 2011 Island Plan.
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):