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31-41 Broad Street & 19-29 Commercial Street, St. Helier: Planning Application: (P/2022/0388): Designation of Minister to determine appeal

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A decision made 28 December 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-CM-2023-897

Public

Subject: P.2022/0388 "Les Sablons" Planning Application - Designation of Minister to determine the appeal

 

Report Title: P.2022/0388 "Les Sablons" Planning Application - Designation of Minister to determine the appeal

Public

Decision(s):

In the temporary absence of the Chief Minister, Deputy Morel, in his capacity as Deputy Chief Minister, in accordance with Article 27(1) (a) of the States of Jersey Law 2005, has decided to delegate authority to another Minister, this being the Minister for Infrastructure, to make a decision on the appeal in respect of planning application P.2022/0388, following its remittance by the Royal Court to the Minister for the Environment.

Reason for Decision(s):

The Minister for the Environment remains conflicted in respect of the determination of this planning application. The Assistant Minister for the Environment (Deputy H. Jeune) has recused herself from further involvement in the determination of P.2022/0388, meaning that neither the Minister for the Environment, nor the Assistant Minister for the Environment, are able to determine the application. On 23rd October 2023, the Chief Minister made public comments regarding the original appeal decision made by the Assistant Minister for the Environment in respect of P.2022/0388. Accordingly, the Chief Minister's involvement also presents a conflict, which precludes her from determining the planning application.  In the temporary absence of the Chief Minister, Deputy Morel, as Deputy Chief Minister, will delegate authority to another Minister, this being the Minister for Infrastructure, to determine the application. This action to designate another Minister is taken in accordance with Article 27(2)(b) of the States of Jersey Law 2005.

Resource Implications: None as a consequence of this decision.

 

Action Required: In his capacity as Deputy Chief Minister, Deputy K. Morel is to be requested to take the necessary action to designate another Minister to determine the appeal on P.2022/0388.

Signature:

 

Signed By: Deputy Chief Minister

Date Signed:

 

29/12/2023

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

28/12/2023

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