Jersey Gas Company Ltd, La Route du Veule, St. Helier (EIA/2012/0721): Environmental Impact Assessment: Not Required

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A decision made 6 July 2012

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2012-0074

Application Number: EIA/2012/0721

(If applicable)

Decision Summary Title :

Jersey Gas Company Ltd, La Route du Veule, , St. Helier, Jersey,

Date of Decision Summary:

5/7/2012

Decision Summary Author:

Senior Planner –

K Whitehead

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

(State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

N/A

Written Report

Title :

Request for Reconsideration

Date of Written Report:

5/7/2012

Written Report Author:

Senior Planner –

K Whitehead

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

(State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)

Public

Subject: Jersey Gas Company Ltd, La Route du Veule, St. Helier, Jersey

Construct new LPG/Air gas production plant.

Decision(s):

Given the minor nature, small size and location within the existing compound, and the extent of control under other legislation, it is considered that it is unlikely that this proposal will have a significant effect on the environment, either of Jersey or elsewhere. The Minister therefore decided that an EIA is not required to support the application to construct a new LPG/Air gas production plant.

Reason(s) for Decision:

The nature, size or location of the proposed development, would be unlikely, if carried out, to have a significant effect on the environment, either of Jersey or elsewhere.

Resource Implications:

None

Action required:

Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties

Signature:

Deputy R C Duhamel

PLeg / AS Initials

Position:

Minister for Planning and Environment

Date Signed:

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

Jersey Gas Company Ltd, La Route du Veule, St. Helier (EIA/2012/0721): Environmental Impact Assessment: Not Required

Department of the Environment

Planning and Building Services

South Hill

St Helier, Jersey, JE2 4US

Tel: +44 (0)1534 445508

Fax: +44 (0)1534 445528

Application Number: EIA/2012/0721

Request for Reconsideration Report of Screening Opinion

Site Address	Jersey Gas Company Ltd, La Route du Veule, St. Helier.

Requested by	Jersey Gas Co Ltd	Agent	Jersey Gas Company Ltd

Description	Construct new LPG/Air gas production plant.

Type	Environmental Impact Assessment

Zones	Waste Management Site Built-Up Area Regeneration Zone Safety Zone Hazardous Install

Policies	NR8 Safety Zone for Hazardous Installation

Recommendation

EIA not required

Comments on Case	The proposal at the Jersey Gas La Collette site includes various minor equipment, new plant, pipework and storage sheds to enable Jersey Gas to operate solely from La Collette in order to de-commission the site at Tunnell Street. The works are contained within the existing Jersey Gas compound at La Collette are in comparison to the storage tanks and other works at the site, the proposal is minor in nature. However, as the proposal involves an industrial installation to carry gas, the proposal requires an Environmental Impact Assessment under Schedule 1 3(a) of the Planning and Building (Environmental Impact) (Jersey) Order 2006. Under Article 2(4) of the Order, an EIA is not required if the Minister is satisfied that by virtue of factors such as the nature, size or location of the proposed development, it would be unlikely, if carried out, to have a significant effect on the environment, either of Jersey or elsewhere. In order to advise the Minister if the works would be unlikely to have a significant effect on the environment, we have consulted with other States Departments. The consultations included the Health and Safety Inspectorate, Environmental Health, Environmental Protection, Natural Environment Section and Waste Regulation. All consultees are satisfied that the proposed works are of such a minor nature that an EIA is not merited in this instance. Their comments are that the requirements under other legislation for this type of work would be sufficient to ensure that the proposal does not have a significant effect on the environment. Given the minor nature, small size and location within the existing compound, and the extent of control under other legislation, it is considered that it is unlikely that this proposal will have a significant effect on the environment, either of Jersey or elsewhere.

Recommendation	EIA not required

Reasons	The nature, size or location of the proposed development, would be unlikely, if carried out, to have a significant effect on the environment, either of Jersey or elsewhere.

Background Papers	1:2500 Site Plan Consultation responses Request for reconsideration from applicant

Endorsed by		Date