Although Vanessa and John Moore have permission to rebuild the derelict ruin, Petit Clos Luce, in St Peter, they wanted to start afresh by building a modern two-bedroom house nearby with the remains of the cottage incorporated in a walled garden.
The plans were rejected by the Planning Committee on Thursday because they were found to be contrary to Island Plan policy regarding new developments in the Island’s Coastal National Park.
The entire hinterland of St Ouen’s Bay, from La Pulente to L’Etacq, sits in the park. Clos Petit Luce is located in open farmland in Route de la Marette, the green lane that which runs along the boundary of Les Mielles Golf and Country Club.
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