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A decision made (22/06/2007) regarding: Pavement Widening for Al Fresco areas - Bridge Bar, Fridays, and The Southampton.

Subject:	Pavement Widening for Al Fresco areas - Bridge Bar, Fridays and The Southampton
Decision Reference:	MD-T-2007-0052	Exempt clause(s):
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?		Report File ref:		I:Minister:2007:Ministerial Decisions:MD00 Al Fresco Pavement Widening
Written Report Title:	Pavement Widening for Al Fresco areas - Bridge Bar, Fridays and The Southampton	Written report – Author:		Robert Cabot
Decision(s): While recognising that some on-street parking will be lost, it was noted that there is spare capacity in off-street car parks, and the Minister agreed to approve:  The proposed al fresco area of 90m² from Fridays to Pizza Express in Halkett Place,  The proposed al fresco area of 26m² outside the Bridge, Caledonia Place, Subject to all works being carried out by the applicant to the Department’s specification. The Minister agreed to support the principle of incorporating al fresco proposals into the redevelopment of the Southampton, so long as the existing level of bicycle stand provision, traffic flows, and legitimate parking in the immediate area is maintained, and that the applicant provides full details of the proposals for approval, in due course.
Reason(s) for decision: Alfresco areas are normally supported where pedestrians can be safely accommodated, and there are no other obvious disadvantages to the public.
Action required: To inform the applicant and the Connétable of St Helier. For the Department to work with the applicant to ensure each of the proposals is developed to a suitable standard.
Signature: (Minister/ Assistant Minister)			Date of Decision: 22 June 2007