PLANS have been lodged for a “small” and “environmentally considerate” beach kiosk next to the La Haule public toilets in St Aubin.
The proposals, submitted by Socrates Architects, are for a flat-roofed, 17sq-m “food and beverage kiosk located in a coastal area near St Aubin”, with benches for patrons.
If permission is granted, the new business would employ three people, open from 8am to 10pm and serve “a variety of food and refreshments, thereby catering to a diverse range of beachgoers, cyclists and walkers”, according to the plans.
The supporting document says: “The kiosk’s design is a testament to environmental sensitivity and aesthetic synergy. It’s beach-like design integrates seamlessly into the coastal landscape.”
This design includes “ship lap cladding”, a “modest” height which aligns with the adjacent toilet blocks, and environmentally friendly materials.
The application also puts in a request to “enhance and strengthen” the hedges planted north of the kiosk to provide a “natural screen”.
It adds that the business would use “sustainable practices” like waste reduction, energy efficiency and water conservation and says the small size and operational hours has been planned to “minimise any potential nuisance to nearby residents and other businesses”.
Islanders using the St Brelade Parishioners Facebook page expressed some concerns that the location would be dangerous for cyclists by limiting their vision.
Another said that the business should use the existing Nude Beach building already at La Haule which closed last November.
