Ebenezer Chapel & land to the North of Field 411, La Route D' Ebenezer, Trinity.

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A decision made (23/11/2007) regarding: Ebenezer Chapel & land to the North of Field 411, La Route D' Ebenezer, Trinity. Change of use of land to north of Field 411 to form surfaced carpark with link to church. Demolish outbuildings to rear of church hall and construct extension. Alteration to vehicle access. Material alterations to rear elevation of cottage.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2007-0331			Application Number: P/2007/2200 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	Ebenezer Chapel & land to the North of Field 411, La Route D' Ebenezer, Trinity		Date of Decision Summary:		23 November 2007
Decision Summary Author:	Elizabeth Ashworth		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:		N/A
Written Report Title :	Ebenezer Chapel & land to the North of Field 411, La Route D' Ebenezer, Trinity		Date of Written Report:		23 November 2007
Written Report Author:	Elizabeth Ashworth		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: Ebenezer Chapel & land to the North of Field 411, La Route D' Ebenezer, Trinity Change of use of land to north of field 411 to form surfaced carpark with link to church. Demolish outbuildings to rear of church hall and construct extension. Alteration to vehicle access. Material alterations to rear elevation of cottage.
Decision(s): The Minister approved the application and agreed the conditions listed on the Officer’s Report. In addition the Minister imposed a further condition: Condition: All new windows shall be of timber and details shall be submitted for the agreement of the Historic Buildings Officer prior to the commencement of the works.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister was satisfied that an exception to Policy C6 of the Island Plan 2002 was appropriate in this case to ensure the continued use of the Chapel, which is a Building of Local Interest, in the interests of the community.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Notify Agent and all other interested parties
Signature:		Ass Dir Initials		Position: Minister / Assistant Minister
Date Signed:		CEO Initials		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 23 November 2007