Field 622, La Clos de la Croute, St. Ouen: Planning Application: (P/2010/1717): Public Inquiry: Appointment of Inspector

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A decision made 30 April 2013:

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2013-0048
Decision Summary Title:	Appointment of Inspector – Public Inquiry for planning application P/2010/1717 – Field 622, La Clos de la Croute, St Ouen, Jersey		Date of Decision Summary:	30 April 2013
Decision Summary Author:	Planning Performance Manager		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Oral		Person Giving Oral Report:	Planning Performance Manager
Written Report Title:	N/A		Date of Written Report:	N/A
Written Report Author:	N/A		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	N/A
Subject: Appointment of Inspector – Public Inquiry for planning application P/2010/1717 – Field 622, La Clos de la Croute, St Ouen, Jersey
Decision(s): In accordance with Article 3(1) of the Planning and Building (Public Inquiries) (Jersey) Order 2008 the Minister hereby appoints Mr. David Bushby as the Inspector to conduct a Public Inquiry in accordance with Article 12(2) of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 in connection with planning application P/2010/1717 – Field 622, La Clos de la Croute, St Ouen, Jersey - - Construct 19 No. sheltered accommodation units, communal building and new vehicular access.
Reason(s) for Decision: The Minister had previously appointed an Inspector to conduct an Inquiry in connection with planning application P/2010/1717 (MD-P&E-2013-0024) but that Inspector is no longer available. In accordance with Article 3(2) of the Planning and Building (Public Inquiries) (Jersey) Order 2008 the Minister may appoint another person to conduct the Inquiry. Mr Bushby has the appropriate qualifications and experience to conduct the Inquiry.
Resource Implications: Resources will come from within existing departmental budgets
Action required: Issue a letter of appointment to Mr Bushby
Signature: Initials Deputy R Duhamel AS/PLG		Position: Minister
Date Signed: 30 April 2013		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):