03 December 2025
The Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce, has granted planning permission for the
development of 42 sheltered homes for over-55s at St Joseph’s Care Home, St John’s Road, St Helier, following the outcome of a planning appeal.
The original application, P/2025/0155, was refused by the Planning Committee in July. The
applicant subsequently appealed, and the case was reviewed by independent planning
inspector Philip Staddon, who recommended approval.
In his report, the inspector highlighted strong support for the principle of the development and
the pressing need for extra care housing for older people in Jersey. He noted that the proposal
aligns with the policy of ‘rightsizing,’ offering high-quality accommodation for later life while
helping to free up larger homes for family use.
The inspector acknowledged that the appeal involved complex planning judgements,
particularly regarding the site’s location within the green backdrop zone. A key consideration
was whether the scale, layout, and design amounted to overdevelopment. After assessing the
proposal against Island Plan policies, the inspector concluded that it did not constitute
overdevelopment and would not significantly harm the area’s landscape character. He also
praised the design quality and its responsiveness to the site’s context.
On balance, the inspector found the proposal consistent with the Bridging Island Plan and
worthy of support. The Minister agreed with the recommendation and granted permission,
subject to conditions and a planning obligation agreement.
Deputy Steve Luce said:
"This decision reflects the importance of providing high-quality housing options for older
Islanders. The development at St Joseph’s Care Home will help meet a clear need for sheltered
accommodation, supporting our policy of rightsizing and ensuring that people can live
comfortably and independently in later life. It also demonstrates that, with careful design and
planning, we can deliver new homes without compromising the character of our Island."
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