A revised planning application for the above ground works associated with the provision of a Surface Water Pumping Station at Le Perquage Car Park, Route de la Haule, St. Lawrence.

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A decision made (26/08/2008) regarding: A revised planning application for the above ground works associated with the provision of a Surface Water Pumping Station at Le Perquage Car Park, Route de la Haule, St. Lawrence.

Decision Reference: MD–PE–2008-0190
Decision Summary Title :	DS – Category A Housing Development at Bel Royal – Revised Plans for relocation and design of above ground structures associated with the provision of a Surface Water Pumping Station.		Date of Decision Summary:	28 August 2008
Decision Summary Author:	Roger Corfield Principal Planner Policy and Projects		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report:	Written and Oral		Person Giving Oral Report:	Roger Corfield Principal Planner
Written Report Title :	In the form of an Application Report – App. No. RP/2008/1362		Date of Written Report:	19 August 2008
Written Report Author:	Roger Corfield Principal Planner Policy and Projects		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: A revised planning application for the above ground works associated with the provision of a Surface Water Pumping Station at Le Perquage Car Park, Route de la Haule, St. Lawrence.
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment decided to approve the revised application, on condition that: The roof design of the Control Housing is not approved. Revised drawings showing a hipped and pitched structure covered in natural slate shall be submitted to and approved by, or on behalf of, the Minister for Planning and Environment, prior to the commencement of construction. An external JEC meter shall be incorporated into the pumping station design, as required by Transport and Technical Services. Revised drawings showing the siting and design of the meter shall be submitted to and approved by, or on behalf of the Minister for Planning and Environment, prior to the commencement of construction. The weir plate level for the surface water pumping station shall be set to comply with the level of water to be maintained in the Marsh to the north, as agreed by the States Ecologist at the Environment Department (N.B. anticipated to be in the region of 6.0m aOD, as indicated in the ‘Flood Risk and Drainage Issues’ report submitted in October 2006, in support of the associated application for Category A housing at Bel Royal). The proposed use of facing brick quoins and soldier course around the door opening on the west elevation is replaced with granite. It was also decided that the Permit should carry informative statements, as follows: Informative 1 This permission must be read in conjunction with the Planning Permission relating to the development of Category A housing on Fields 848, 851, 854, 861, 862A and 863A, Bel Royal, St. Lawrence (P/2006/2489) and the associated Planning Obligation Agreement. This permit does not convey any authority to vary or waiver any of the terms or provisions of that Permit and/or Agreement. Informative 2 If TTS conclude that there is scope to reduce the plan area of the proposed Control Housing, once detailed design of the pumping station is complete, the Minister for Planning and Environment will expect the submission of revised drawings accordingly. In addition to reducing the mass of the building, the amended design should look to further improve the visual relationship with ‘Seaside Cottage’ (e.g. a square plan with a ridge line running parallel to that of Seaside Cottage).
Reason(s) for Decision: To reduce the mass of the proposed Control Housing, lessen its visual impact in the ‘Shoreline Zone’ and improve the visual relationship with the adjacent ‘Building of Local Interest’. To meet the operational requirements of Transport and Technical Services and ensure a satisfactory visual appearance. To help ensure that there will be no detrimental impact on the existing wetland ecology and character of the Marsh to the north. To enhance the character and appearance of the building.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Inform the applicant, consultees and local political representatives.
Signature:		Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 26 August 2008