This statement is from Brian McCarthy, Managing Director of Le Masurier, in response to the decision by the Minister for Infrastructure to approve the redevelopment of over 2 ½ acres of land on Broad Street and Commercial Street known as ‘Les Sablons’.
Le Masurier appealed the Assistant Environment Minister’s decision to refuse the application through the Royal Court, but the Government decided not to contest the appeal and the Royal Court ordered that the Assistant Minister’s decision was quashed and that the decision was to be retaken.
The Government-appointed Independent Inspector had recommended the scheme for approval.
Brian McCarthy, Managing Director of Le Masurier:
“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.”
