12, 14, 16, 18 Hilgrove Street & 8, 10 & 12, Halkett Street, St. Helier: Determination of Planning Application P/2006/2367

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A decision made 15 November 2011:

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2011-0114

Application Number: P/2006/2367

(If applicable)

Decision Summary Title :

12,14,16,18 Hilgrove Street & 8, 10 & 12, Halkett Street, , St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4WJ

Date of Decision Summary:

11 November 2011

Decision Summary Author:

Planning Officer

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

(State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

Planning Officer

Written Report

Title :

P/2006/2367

Date of Written Report:

11 November 2011

Written Report Author:

Planning Officer

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

(State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)

Public

Subject: , 12,14,16,18 Hilgrove Street & 8, 10 & 12, Halkett Street, St. Helier, Jersey, JE2 4WJ

Demolish existing buildings and construct new 3 storey retail unit and 1 No. 1 bed flat. Retain facades of 12 and 14 Hilgrove Street.

Decision(s):

The Minister considered the written report and resolved to endorse the Department Recommendation, that the application be approved.

Reason(s) for Decision:

The proposed development is considered to be acceptable having considered all of the material considerations raised, including relevant representations. In particular, the development has been assessed against policies HE1 and HE5 of the Jersey Island Plan 2011. In this case, the proposed is regarded as a suitable exception due to the particular circumstances of the relevant properties, the planning history and the proposed conditions as set out on the Department Written Report (as attached).

Resource Implications:

None

Action required:

Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties

Signature:

Deputy R Duhamel

PLeg / AS

Initials

Position:

Minister for Planning and Environment

Date Signed:

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

11 November 2011