Field 705A, Pommier Vineries, La Rue d'Aval, St. Martin

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A decision made (30/01/2008) regarding: Field 705A, Pommier Vineries, La Rue d'Aval, St. Martin - Planning Application.

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2008 -0138			Application Number: P/2007/0218 (If applicable)
Decision Summary Title :	Field 705A, Pommier Vineries, La Rue d'Aval, , St. Martin,		Date of Decision Summary:		16-06-08
Decision Summary Author:	Lawrence Davies		Decision Summary: Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Type of Report: Oral or Written?	Written and Oral		Person Giving Oral Report:		Lawrence Davies
Written Report Title :			Date of Written Report:		08-01-08
Written Report Author:	Lawrence Davies		Written Report : Public or Exempt? (State clauses from Code of Practice booklet)		Public
Subject: Field 705A, Pommier Vineries, La Rue d'Aval, , St. Martin, , Demolish existing glasshouses and construct 1 No. 4 bed dwelling. AMENDED PLANS: Re-designed house. FURTHER AMENDED PLANS: Reduce size of dwelling.
Decision(s): The application was approved by the Assistant Minister as per the department’s recommendation.
Reason(s) for Decision: The application had originally been deferred by the Minister owing to a conflict of interest. At the public Ministerial meeting on 18/01/08, the Minister directed that the application be determined by the Assistant Minister. The Assistant Minister, at a meeting held 30-01-08, approved the application having concurred with the department’s recommendation.
Resource Implications:
Action required: Notify Agent, Applicant and all other interested parties
Signature:		PLeg / PT Initials		Position: Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:				Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed): 30 January 2008