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John Young's Policies for St Brelade Number 1 and the Island

St Brelade

Planning decisions are either enjoyed or endured way beyond the lifetime of those who make them. The Parish is under pressure of damaging development and Planning matters require vigilance and scrutiny. I find the Portelet development stark and brutal. It is NOT Jersey. For such an over- development to happen while modest domestic improvements are refused is very troubling. Something has gone badly wrong with our Planning system and more safeguards are needed to prevent this happening again. A proper 'full-merits' independent planning appeal system, based on Guernsey's successful system, is essential.

I am NOT in favour of land reclamation at St Aubin - and especially for car parking; we need to examine improved and more flexible public transport from town to St Aubin's.

St Aubin is the 'jewel in the Island's crown' and should be a conservation area with enhanced planning controls.

I am NOT in favour of land reclamation at St Aubin - and especially for car parking; we need to examine improved and more flexible public transport from town to St Aubin's.

The lively evening economy of St Aubin created by its position as one of the Islands designated tourism areas imposes costs and pressures on the local community, which requires proper support. A great deal has already been done by the residents to implement the vision set by the St Aubin's Community Planning weekend but much remains to be done by the States providing the support and resources required in partnership with the Parish community.