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A decision made (07.02.06) to change the use from temporary to permanent of the Jersey Gas car park.

Subject:	Jersey Gas, Tunnell Street Change of Use from Temporary car park to permanent car park.
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0151	Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report (oral or written):	WRITTEN & ORAL	Person Giving Report (if oral):		Marion Jones
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		P/2005/1768
Written Report Title:	REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of condition No. 1 To consider whether to approve for occupiers of Jersey Gas offices and private users alike for limited period of 5 years only 13th Feb. 2006 – 13th Feb. 2011.	Written report – Author:		Marion Jones
Decision(s – The car parking, hereby approved, will be available for occupiers of the Jersey Gas Company Ltd offices within the site and other private users alike for a limited period of 5 years only commencing from 13th February 2006 until 13th February 2011.
Reason(s) for decision: There is a presumption against new private non-residential car parks as stated within Policy TT28 and Policy TT1. This use will be reviewed at the end of this period in accordance with the relevant Transport Policies for private car parks. The Minister reserves the right to reconsider the use of the area of land as a car park, and the nature of the car parking permitted on the site, consequence of any changes in circumstances or policy.
Action required: Advise applicant of decision.
Signature: (Minister)			Date of Decision: 07 February 2006

Jersey Gas - change of use of car park

Application Number: P/2005/1768

Request for Reconsideration Report

Site Address	Jersey Gas Company Ltd, Tunnell Street, St. Helier.

Requested by	Jersey Gas Co Ltd	Agent	Jersey Gas Co Ltd

Description	Change of use from temporary car park to permanent car park. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of condition No. 1 (no public parking).

Type	Planning

Original Decision	APPROVED

Conditions	1. The car parking, hereby approved, shall be used only in association with the occupiers of the Jersey Gas Co. Ltd. offices within the site "and shall not be available for public car parking".
Reasons	1. There is a presumption against new private non-residential car parks with public access. The creation of such a car park would be contrary to Policy TT28 and Policy TT1 of the Jersey Island Plan, 2002.

Determined by	Delegated Approved

Date	01/11/2005

Zones	Built Up Area Town Proposals Map Action Area 3

Policies	TT28 & TT1

Recommendation

Maintain approval of Condition 1

Comments on Case	7th November 2005 - Request for reconsideration to remove Condition 1 by applicant. (Please see letter of same date as attached). Planning History Planning Permit P/2000/1578 issued in 2000 for a change of use from external gas storage area into temporary car park for a period of 3 years. Planning Permit P/2005/1768 issued in 2005 granted planning consent for a change of use from a temporary car park to permanent car park for occupiers of the Jersey Gas Company only. Comments It is clear that within the overall transport policy of the Jersey Island Plan, 2002, that the creation of new private non-residential (commuter) car parking will not normally be permitted within the scope of Policy TT28. This policy supports the wider States objective of Policy TT1 to better manage traffic, particularly in town. To ensure that parking is a tool in the overall sustainable transport policy, additional parking needs to be under public control so that an appropriate balance can be struck between supply and demand. Therefore, in the interests of the overall transport policy, the Jersey Island Plan, 2002, seeks to correct the development of land currently used for the creation of private car parks that are not related to any particular building or use. This is the basis upon which the presumption against granting planning permission for further private car parks in town is made. Conclusion Planning Permit P/2000/1578 was issued under the previous Island Plan and allowed for a temporary use of a portion of the Gas Works site for car parking. The category of car park was not defined or restricted on this permit. The applicant makes the point that the current provision of car parking in this location provides a valuable facility for use by surrounding businesses. Although the applicant has used the car park unconditionally until now it is considered that the creation and use of part of the land as a private car park, would, under the current Island Plan, be contrary to Policies TT28 and TT1. It is therefore recommended that The Minister for Planning and Environment does not approve the removal of Condition 1.

Recommendation	Maintain approval of Condition 1

Reasons	Please see above.

Background Papers	1:2500 Site Plan Images Letters from applicant - 7.11.05 & 19.12.05 Copy of Planning Permit P/2000/1578 8196/Q Comment from Policy & Projects 13.12.2005

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Endorsed by		Date