Coastline ‘needs more protection’
Tuesday 24th May 2011, 2:57PM BST.
The controversial development at Portelet
LARGE coastal developments – such as at Portelet – should never be allowed to happen again, warned a Senator who has called for increased protection of Jersey’s coastline.
Senator Francis Le Gresley, who wants the proposed coastal national park enlarged to cover four other sensitive areas in Jersey, said that Islanders are not prepared to see the coastline damaged any more.
Dandara’s development of 54 luxury homes overlooking Portelet Bay recently caused outrage when the public were made aware of the full scale of the project.
Senator Le Gresley made his comments in relation to Portelet on the first day of a public inquiry to discuss new issues arising from States Members’ amendments to the draft Island Plan.
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lets build some homes for ordinary folk.
and nothing on the coastline unless there is something there already.
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A bit late for Portelet, but what about the proposed development called the ‘Finance Quarter’ although the ‘Empty Quarter’ will be more to the point if this total waste of taxpayers money is allowed.
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The States archive probably contains a copy of this. Written with a quill pen! So until the next time.
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Hear hear
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