Fields 848, 851, 853, 861, 862A and 863A, Bel Royal, St. Lawrence

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A decision made (21.03.07) to grant planning permission for Fields 848, 851, 853, 854, 861, 862A and 863A, Bel Royal, St. Lawrence.

Subject:	P/2006/2489: Fields 848, 851, 853, 854, 861, 862A and 863A, Bel Royal, St. Lawrence
Decision ref:	MD-PE-2007-0065	Exempt clause(s):		None
Type of report:	Written and oral	Report file ref:		8/37/01 and P/2006/2489
Person giving report (if oral): Principal Planner
Written report – author: Principal Planner
Written Report Title: Planning and Environment Department Report – Application Number P/2006/2489
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment; 1. decided to grant planning permission, subject to finalisation of conditions and to a requirement that the applicant should enter into a planning obligation agreement.
Reason(s) for decision: the development is in accordance with Policy H2 of the Island Plan and other related policies; the development is generally in accordance with the development brief (May 2004), as modified and evolved by negotiation, discussion and previous planning decisions throughout the planning application process.
Action required: Notify applicant, objectors and other interested parties of decision. Refine and finalise planning conditions and the terms of the planning obligation agreement. 3. Publish the Minister’s finalised report on the application, his findings and his decision.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 21st March 2007