Maison du Coin, La Route du Mont Mado, St. John

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A decision made (28/09/2007) regarding: Maison du Coin, La Route du Mont Mado, St. John. Demolish existing dwelling. Construct 2 No. 4 bed dwellings. REVISED PLANS: Loft conversion to unit 1.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2007-0254		Application Number: RP/2007/1550
Decision Summary Title :	Maison du Coin, La Route du Mont Mado, St. John	Date of Decision Summary:		04.10.07
Decision Summary Author:	Lawrence Davies	Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written	Person Giving Oral Report:		N/A
Written Report Title :	Maison du Coin, La Route du Mont Mado, St. John	Date of Written Report:		17.09.07
Written Report Author:	Lawrence Davies	Written Report : Public or Exempt?		Public
Subject: Maison du Coin, La Route du Mont Mado, St. John Demolish existing dwelling. Construct 2 No. 4 bed dwellings. REVISED PLANS: Loft conversion to unit 1.
Decision(s): The Minister decided to approve this Revised Plans Application, with conditions detailed below
Reason(s) for Decision: The application was considered acceptable Condition(s) 1. The development hereby approved shall be carried out entirely in accordance with the plans and documents permitted under this permit. No variations shall be made without the prior written approval of the Minister for Planning and Environment or an authorised officer of the Development Control section of Planning and Building Services. 2. For the avoidance of doubt the detailing of the new dormer windows and conservation rooflights shall match those previously approved as part of the original application. 3. The application hereby approved is for the stated revisions to the previously approved development (P/2007/0810) only. All of the original conditions still apply. Reason(s) 1. To ensure that the development is carried out and completed in accordance with the details approved by the Minister for Planning and Environment. 2. To ensure that these elements are consistent with the application already approved and thus appropriate to the style of the development. 3. For the avoidance of doubt.
Resource Implications:
Action required: Case Officer to issue planning permit. Notify all other interested parties
Signature:			Position:
Date Signed:			Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 28th September 2007

Maison du Coin, La Route du Mont Mado, St. John - approval of revised plans

Ministerial Meeting

Planning and Environment Department

Report

Application Number

RP/2007/1550

Site Address	Maison du Coin, La Route du Mont Mado, St. John.

Applicant	Antler Homes Ltd

Description	Demolish existing dwelling. Construct 2 No. 4 bed dwellings. REVISED PLANS: Loft conversion to unit 1.

Type	Planning

Date Validated	28/06/2007

Zones	Built-Up Area Water Pollution Safeguard Area

Policies	G2 – General Development Considerations H8 – Housing Development within the Built Up Area

Reason for Referral	Ministerial Call - In

Summary/

Conclusion

This is a Revised Plans application for a loft conversion to the recently approved redevelopment of the Maison du Coin site.

The only external changes to the approved scheme will be 2 dormer windows and a small conservation rooflight all of which are forward facing on the site and therefore do not overlook any neighbouring properties - the overall size and scale of the approved building does not change. The detailing of the dormers and the rooflight will match that previously approved and are considered appropriate to a development of this nature.

The site lies within the Built Up Area and the affected unit provides sufficient parking to allow the additional habitable space.

Officer

Recommendation

APPROVE

Site Description	Maison du Coin is located on the periphery of a cluster of dwellings to the north-east edge of St John’s Village; it forms the last site within the Built-Up Area when heading away from the village along La Route du Mont Mado. To the east is open fields and the site, as a consequence, is generally quite visible from the public realm. The other houses within the vicinity are generally of mid-late twentieth century construction.

Relevant Planning History	This is a Revised Plans application for a loft conversion to unit 1 of the newly approved Maison du Coin redevelopment. The original scheme (P/2007/0810) was for the demolition of the existing house and its replacement with a pair of new houses in a traditional Jersey ‘farmhouse’ and wing. This application was approved in May 2007.

Existing use of Land/Buildings	Residential – Approved scheme for the demolition of the existing house and its replacement with 2 units is now underway.

Proposed use of Land/Buildings	Residential – loft conversion to Unit 1.

Consultations	TTS (Highways), in its letter dated 27th July 2007, states that the revision does not change the previous highways comments on the application. Previously, Highways had not objected to the redevelopment provided visibility requirements were met. The Parish of St John, in its letter dated 09th July 2007, states that it has no objection to the application. All consultations are attached with the background papers

Summary of Representations	None received. All letters of representation and responses are attached with the background papers

Planning Issues	Policy Considerations The application proposes a loft conversion to an approved scheme Under G2 and H8 there are no significant policy implications for such a proposal. Land Use Implications none Size, Scale & Siting The only external change to the approved scheme will be the introduction of 2 dormer windows (of a style and size to match others approved as part of the scheme) and 1 conservation rooflight. These elements will all face to the south across the site towards the main road. As approved, the house is a 4 bedroom unit. With the additional habitable space in the loft, this would potentially become a 6 bedroom unit. Design & Use of Materials The new dormers will match the existing approved dormers and are appropriate in design for a development of this nature (lead cambered roofs, timber windows). Impact on Neighbours None Access, Car parking and Highway Considerations The access to the site has not altered from the approved scheme. With regard to parking provision, the unit provides 5 spaces. This is considered sufficient for a 6 bedroom family unit. Foul Sewage Disposal To mains drains Landscaping issues No change from the approved scheme Other Material Considerations none

Officer Recommendation	APPROVE

Conditions/ Reasons	Dormer detail to match that previously approved

Background Papers	1:2500 Location Plan covering letter from agent consultation responses from TTS Highways and Parish

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