Island Site Annex, La Route de la Liberation, St. Helier.

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A decision made (30/06/2008) regarding: Island Site Annex, La Route de la Liberation, St. Helier.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2008 -0140			Application Number: P/2007/1755 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	Island Site Annex, La Route de la Liberation, St. Helier		Date of Decision Summary:		20 June 2008
Decision Summary Author:	Peter Le Gresley		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 :	Island Site Annex, La Route de la Liberation, St. Helier		Date of Written Report:		05 February 2008
Written Report Author:	Peter Le Gresley		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: Island Site Annex, La Route de la Liberation, St. Helier Construct Cafe
Decision(s): The application was presented to the Minister at a Public Meeting held on the 18th January 2008. The Minister deferred the application pending design improvements and other alterations to the proposed café. These improvements and alterations were prepared by the architects for the scheme (Axis Mason Ltd) and the Minister subsequently approved the application subject to the following conditions. Condition(s): 1. Prior to the commencement of development on site, the applicant shall submit to the Minister for his approval a palette of samples indicating the precise materials to be used on this development. 2. The applicant shall give consideration to increasing the angle on the roof structure so as to accentuate the design concept. 3. The applicant shall have regard to the contents of the letter from the Health and Social Services Department dated 20 August 2007 and shall implement those requirements to the satisfaction of that Authority. 4. The applicant shall negitiate directly with the Parish of St Helier regarding the collection of refuse from this facility. Reason(s): 1. The design concept for this scheme relies heavily on the use of high quality materials and the Minister would wish to ensure the use of the same. 2. In the interests of accentuating the architects own Design Concept. 3. In the interests of public health. 4. To ensure that refuse arising from this facility is properly disposed.
Reason(s) for Decision: Permission has been granted 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: 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): 28 March 2008