Concerns about Green Zone delay Tamba Park decision

There are plans for a three bedroom house at the tourist attraction in St Mary. Credit: ITV Channel TV

Concerns surrounding development in Jersey's Green Zone are among the reasons planning authorities have delayed a decision about Tamba Park.

There are plans for a three bedroom house at the tourist attraction in St Mary, where the park's manager could live.

It is hoped housing a staff member at the park will ensure ‘on-site’ supervision and security.

However, development is only permitted in the Green Zone with 'significant justification.'

The Department for the Environment received 19 objections to the plans, including concerns about the following;

  • Development in a Green Zone location

  • The prior sale of existing accommodation that could have been used

  • Disruption to the peace and quiet of a rural location

  • Foul water drainage issues and possible flooding

In response, the applicant argued the following points;

  • The site already contains offices, and other buildings and stores

  • The proposal seeks to make best use of the land, in line with Island Plan policy

  • Traffic to and from this access point will be reduced

  • The site is well screened and the building design is of high quality

  • The building has been designed with a sustainable surface water drainage solution

  • Hardstanding will be reduced and landscaping improved to address flooding concerns.

The Planning Committee has decided to delay its decision until it has more information on the potential impact of the proposed build.