Guernsey brewery approved for 33 flats

Plans to redevelop the old Guernsey Brewery site in St Peter Port have been approved unanimously by deputies on the Environment board today.

An open planning meeting was held this morning.

It was packed with islanders, many concerned about the proposed redevelopment.

Comprop are planning to turn the derelict building into 33 flats of mostly 2 or 3 bedrooms.

Most of the people who made representations opposed the redevelopment as it is under the current plans, saying they were too big, not in keeping with the area and would restrict the view of residents.

There were also concerns that the flats would look into surrounding homes and gardens.

But Comprop say they have redrafted the proposals several times to address the concerns of neighbours, and the redevelopment is important because it tackles a need for new housing in St Peter Port.

The company says they will replicate the building's 18th century facade, and inject £20million into the island's economy through the project.

Before that meeting Environment officials also gave brief statement on proposals for the redevelopment of part of Admiral Park.

Plans have been submitted for a new office, commercial and residential development and include scope for a cinema.

But Environment say there are legal concerns relating to the planning brief which have been raised, and they are now seeking advice from the States law officers.

The department's Minister Roger Domaille insisted it was only a temporary obstacle that would not de-rail the project entirely and it could return for the board's consideration as early as January.

Also today, the Environment board have approved the redevelopment of the old Hotel Les Carteret at Cobo into a block of flats.

why arent they building affordable homes suitable for local families..

I have objected to these plans so many times ,the vista will be changed forever . such a shame .it will look like Admiral park building .shame they could not match what Credit Suisse has . and as it is for post flats costing the earth ,will the neighbours abject to the hill climbs?But they have listened and changed the front roof tops .time will tell how it will be . perhaps we can make the road smaller and plant a row of trees

What about resident's parking. Is that included within the site ?

Rather interesting that the Jersey news..... Oops.. Sorry!!! the Channel TV news... tonight had a feature on Pleinmont Point development that went on for a bit but absolutely nought about the former brewery or Les Carterets Hotel both in Guernsey!!

Fair and balanced Islands reporting? Methinks not!!

G'day from the Antipodes :-)

I see nothing changes :-( it is the same on this side of the world....common sense speaks - money shouts And Thistle, of course 'ordinary folks' will be ale to afford those flats - they are going to be as cheap as chips although I remember de Vic Carey once saying that a Guernseyman was not entitled to a view.... didn't say anything about a 'rich' Guernseyman though!!!