A Jersey Ministerial Decision was made on 29th December 2023 that gives planning permission for the Les Sablons development on Broad Street and Commercial Street for 238 apartments and a 103-room aparthotel.
The developers, Le Masurier, appealed to the Royal Court and the Minister for Infrastructure, Deputy Tom Binet, was appointed as decision-maker entitled to make a decision under Article 108 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002.
In granting planning permission, Deputy Binet considered the appeal papers, Island Plan policies, supplementary planning guidance and the Planning Inspector’s reports.
Deputy Binet said: “I have accepted and agreed with the findings, recommendations and reasoning of the Planning Inspector and see no reason not to grant approval based on the evidence outlined to me.”
Brian McCarthy, Managing Director of Le Masurier said: “We are obviously delighted with the Minister’s decision to approve Les Sablons.
“It has been a challenging journey spanning many years, as we have gone through this complex and costly process, but we believe that Les Sablons is worth fighting for.
“Our decision to challenge what I believe is a fundamentally broken planning system has paid off.
“I would like to sincerely thank the local community and all those who have supported our vision for Les Sablons for their overwhelming support throughout this process. I believe that this is a real success story for Jersey and a positive development for St Helier and our island, as it will deliver the regeneration of over 2½ acres of the centre of town, providing a host of social and economic benefits through tourism, regeneration, housing, leisure, employment, pedestrianised connectivity and placemaking.”
