3 Les Jardins, Rue Laurens, St. Clement

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A decision made (13.04.07) to maintain refusal of planning permission for 3 Les Jardins, Rue Laurens, St. Clement.

Subject:	3 Les Jardins, La Rue Laurens, St. Clement Construct chimney to east elevation. Construct conservatory and outhouse to yard and north elevation. Form pedestrian entrance from lane. Construct fence and hang shutters to rear.
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2007-0173	Exempt clause(s):		n/a
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):		n/a
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?	n/a	Report File ref:		P/2006/2405
Written Report Title:	Request for Reconsideration of refusal of Planning Consent	Written report – Author:		Marion Jones
Decision(s) Maintain Refusal of Planning Permission
Reason(s) for decision: The Minister found no new grounds upon which to justify altering the decision and therefore maintains refusal of planning permission for the reasons stated in the Decision Notice of 22nd December 2006.
Action required: Inform Agent/Applicant/Representatives
Signature: (Minister)			Date of Decision: 13.04.07

3 Les Jardins, Rue Laurens, St. Clement - maintain refusal

Application Number: P/2006/2405

Request for Reconsideration Report

Site Address	3 Les Jardins, La Rue Laurens, St. Clement.

Requested by	Mr. S. Bree	Agent

Description	Construct chimney to east elevation. Construct conservatory and outhouse to yard and north elevation. Form pedestrian entrance from lane. Construct fence and hang shutters to rear. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of refusal of planning permission.

Type	Planning

Original Decision	REFUSED

Conditions
Reasons	1. The proposed external works would harm the architectural, historic interest and integrity of this building and adjacent dwellings which are included on the Minister for Planning and Environment's Register of Buildings and Sites of Architectural, Archaeological and Historical Importance in Jersey as a Proposed Site of Special Interest, contrary to the standards of Policy G13 (ii) and (iii) of the Jersey Island Plan, 2002.

Determined by	Delegated Refused

Date	22/12/2006

Zones	Prop Site Of Special Interest Green Zone

Policies	G13 (ii) (iii)

Recommendation

Maintain Refusal

Comments on Case	The agent establishes that the property is a Proposed Site of Special Interest and as “it is not yet a Site of Special Interest should therefore not be treated as one at the current time”. However, the Proposed Site of Special Interest as designated for the ‘keystone’ property of ‘Les Jardins’ ensures that the historic character and integrity of the original dwelling is not compromised and includes other associated buildings within the registration thereby protecting the site as a whole. Although, 3 Les Jardin, is a recent modern addition to the group which was approved as part of the overall development of the site in 1999 it does due to its close physical proximity and prominence to ‘Les Jardins’ form part of the historic designation of the site. Although the adjacent properties to the west of the site show existing brick chimneys; small timber conservatories and entrances through the northern garden wall, it is likely that some of these features formed part of the original designs. However, as 3 Les Jardin, is a new addition to the group it was likely that it was constructed in a manner that ensured that it remained a more modest and thereby subservient addition to the registered group as a whole. This was to ensure its presence would not detract from or harm the historic character and integrity of the original existing dwellings which would have been constructed during the mid to late 19th century. Consultation comments from the Design and Conservation Section view the proposals as damaging in terms of their context when assessed against the ‘keystone’ property which is, simple, elegant and uncluttered. In conclusion the proposals may seem minor when considered individually but when considered collectively within the historic registration of the group the proposals raise obvious concerns in terms of the sites historic registration as a Proposed Site of Special Interest which would be damaging to the ‘Keystone’ property of ‘Les Jardins’, 3 Les Jardins, as well as the associated dwellings forming part of the registered group. Therefore for the reasons highlighted above it is recommended that the decision to refuse this application be maintained.

Recommendation	Maintain Refusal

Reasons	As stated above.

Background Papers	1:2500 Site Plan Request for Reconsideration letter from agent 17.02.07 Consultation Response - Design and Conservation Section - 30.11.07 Letter of objection - P. Bain 20.11.06

Endorsed by		Date