Amani, La Route de St Aubin, St Helier: Approval of Planning Application

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A decision made on 25 March 2010 to approve planning application in relation to Amani, La Route de St Aubin, St Helier

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2009-0046			Application Number: P/2009/1474 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	Amani, La Route de St Aubin, St. Helier		Date of Decision Summary:		23rd March 2010
Decision Summary Author:	Senior Planner		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 :	Amani, La Route de St Aubin, St Helier		Date of Written Report:		23rd March 2010
Written Report Author:	Senior Planner		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: Amani, La Route de St Aubin, St. Helier Construct extension. Convert 1 No. dwelling into 2 No. dwellings. REQUEST FOR RECONSIDERATION of refusal of planning permission.
Decision(s): The Minister approved the application subject to the following conditions: 1. The external materials to be used in the construction of the extension hereby approved shall match those of the existing building. Reason: To ensure that the new development is sympathetic to the appearance of the existing building to safeguard the visual amenities of the area and to accord with Policy G2 and H8 of the Island Plan 2002.
Reason(s) for Decision: Following the findings of the States of Jersey Complaints Board, the decision to refuse the application is considered unreasonable and the reasons for refusal to be unsubstantiated. Therefore, it is considered fair to approve the application, having taken into account the relevant policies of the approved Island Plan, together with other relevant policies and all other material considerations, including the consultations and representations received.
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Issue Permit, Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties
Signature:		PLeg / PT Initials		Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:				Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):