La Breque, Le Mont de Rozel, St. Martin: Planning Application P/2019/1138: Appeal Decision

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A decision made on 13 November 2020

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2020-0083			Application Reference: P/2019/1138
Decision Summary Title:	Appeal Decision – La Brecque, Le Mont de Rozel, St Martin		Date of Decision Summary:	15 October 2020
Decision Summary Author:	Principal Policy Planner – Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	n/a
Written Report Title :	Inspector’s Report- La Brecque		Date of Written Report:	14 September 2020
Written Report Author:	Philip Staddon BSc, Dip, MBA, MRTPI - Planning Inspector		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Appeal under Article 108 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 against a decision to refuse to grant planning permission, P/2019/1138, for; “Demolish extension and construct new extension with terrace above to North-East elevation. Construct extension to South-West elevation. Raise roof to extend first floor and install cladding to all elevations. Convert part of existing garage to form additional habitable accommodation and construct extension to North-West elevation.” at La Brecque, Le Mont de Rozel, St Martin,
Decision: The Minister allowed the appeal in part in respect of the potential impact of the proposals on the reasonable amenity of neighbouring residents but dismissed the appeal, in the main, and refused to grant planning permission, reference P/2019/1138, for the following reasons: - The submitted plans fail to demonstrate the degree to which the design, materials and finishes reflect or complement the style and traditions of local buildings. Accordingly, the proposals do not attain the high standard of design required and are, therefore, contrary to policies SP7, GD1 and GD7 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014). The bulk and massing of the remodelled dwelling creates a flat fronted two storey dwelling, incorporating a large flat roofed expanse, which fails to respond to the strong vernacular context of this settlement and neither preserves nor enhances the setting of the Grade 1 Listed Rozel Harbour, Grade 3 Apple Cottage or Grade 3 Listed Rozel Barracks. The development is thereby contrary to policies SP4, HE1, GD7 and BE6 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014).
Reason for Decision: The Minister gave full consideration to the assessment and recommendation of the Inspector as detailed in his report to the Minister and accepted the comments relating to the likely impact upon the amenities of nearby residents. However, the Minister also considered that the form and design of the proposed development did not sufficiently respect or harmonise with the local context and that the proposal failed to achieve the high quality of design required by the policies of the Island Plan. In particular, the Minister considered that the impact of the proposals on the character and setting of nearby Listed structures would not be acceptable.
Resource Implications: None.
Action required: Request the Judicial Greffe to inform interested parties of the decision.
Signature: Deputy John H Young		Position: Minister for the Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):