Secret Garden, Les Ruisseaux House, Les Ruisseaux, St. Brelade: Appeal Decision RP/2021/0410

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A decision made on 10 March 2022

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2022-0004			Application Reference: RP/2021/0410
Decision Summary Title:	Appeal Decision – Secret Garden, Les Ruisseaux House, Les Ruisseaux, St. Brelade		Date of Decision Summary:	20 January 2022
Decision Summary Author:	Principal Policy Planner – Strategic Policy, Planning and Performance		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt?	Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written		Person Giving Oral Report:	n/a
Written Report Title :	Inspector’s report- Secret Garden		Date of Written Report:	Undated
Written Report Author:	N McGurk BSc (Hons) MCD MBA MRTPI -Planning Inspector		Written Report : Public or Exempt?	Public
Subject: Appeal under Article 108 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 against a decision to grant planning permission for; “Revised Plans to P/2015/0261 (Construct 1 No. four bed dwelling to the North-East of site): Block up first floor window and install cladding to South elevation. Construct first floor bridge to North elevation and alter fenestration throughout” at Secret Garden, Les Ruisseaux House, Les Ruisseaux, St. Brelade.
Decision: The Assistant Minister allowed the appeal and refused to grant planning permission, reference RP/2021/0410, for the following reason: 1. The proposed development would be likely to result in an unacceptable impact upon the amenities of nearby residents as a result of noise, general disturbance, loss of privacy and effect upon outlook and sunlight provision. The proposal is, therefore, contrary to Policy GD1 of the Adopted Island Plan 2011 (Revised 2014).
Reason for Decision: The Assistant Minister agreed with the findings and recommendation of the Inspector
Resource Implications: None
Action required: Request the Judicial Greffe to inform interested parties of the decision.
Signature: Deputy G Guida		Position: Assistant Minister for the Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):