Les Frontieres Farm, La Route du Francfief, St. Brelade: Planning Application (P/2023/0366): Appeal Decision

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A decision made 23 February 2024:

Decision Reference: MD-HSS-2024-125		Public
Subject: Determination of Planning Appeal P/2023/0366 (Les Frontieres Farm, La Route du Francfief, St. Brelade)
Report Title: Appeal decision: P/2023/0366 (Les Frontieres Farm, La Route du Francfief, St. Brelade)		Public
Decision(s): The Minister for Health and Social Services, who was discharging the functions of the Minister for the Environment in accordance with Article 27(2)(b) of the States of Jersey Law 2005, under authority delegated to him, decided to allow appeal P/2023/0366 and to grant planning permission, subject to conditions specified in the accompanying Schedule of Conditions.
Reason for Decision(s): The Minister accepted the findings, recommendations and reasoning of the independent Planning Inspector, as detailed in the accompanying report.
Resource Implications: There are no legal or financial implications expected as a result of the Minister’s decision.
Action Required: Request the Judicial Greffe (Planning Tribunal) to inform the appellant and interested parties the Minister’s decision.
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for Health and Social Services
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):