Development news


Human rights victory ends boundary row

A BAILIWICK builder has won a human rights court battle – over concrete blocks.


Cordier Hill residents thrilled as disputed build is rejected

GUERNSEY’S planning bureaucrats suffered an embarrassing 5-0 defeat yesterday over a controversial proposal to build a housing development at Cordier Hill.


‘Sisters of no Mercy’ plans close to approval

CORDIER Hill’s nuns have been dubbed the Sisters of No Mercy by worried neighbours after plans to redevelop the convent site moved another step forward.


Complex use-class system restricting business, says agent

BUSINESSES are being put off moving into local warehouses due to the complicated use-class system, estate agent Nick Renny has said.


Guernsey developer is named as one of PM’s dining donors

GUERNSEY based property developer David Rowland was named yesterday as one of the major Conservative Party donors to have dined with David Cameron at Downing Street.


Local concerns over hotel redevelopment

COBO and Grandes Rocques regulars have welcomed plans to redevelop Hotel Les Carterets but have raised concerns over the appearance and size of any new building.


Queen’s Road ‘castle’ turned down by board

QUEEN’S ROAD residents were elated yesterday as the Environment Department board rejected an application to build a three-storey dwelling that would have neighboured their properties.


Residents take Queen’s Road ‘castle’ fight to open meeting

PLANNERS should be ‘thoroughly ashamed’ for backing a controversial application to build a three-storey house to replace a bungalow at Queen’s Road, a resident has said.


The end of the ‘forest of pipes’

THE former GT Motors site in St Sampson’s could be used for limited housing, small-scale offices or light industry and storage distribution, Environment has said in a development brief.


Owner has plans for bigger cafe at Fermain

A BEACH cafe which has gained international renown will be able to offer more jobs and stay open year-round if planners agree it can extend its premises.

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