Planners back major Mallard residential development, now its up to the politicians
- Officials have recommended outline planning application is granted for the Mallard site and adjoining field, aiming to provide 85 residential units.
- Development includes a mix of affordable housing and private market homes.
- New vehicle accesses and reconfiguration of parking areas will be part of the project.
- Open Planning Meeting scheduled for 15 December to make the final decision.
Officers believe the Development and Planning Authority should grant outline planning permission for a significant residential project at the Mallard site, which will feature 85 units comprising 34 dwellings and 51 flats.
The application to build a combination of 69 affordable and 16 private units relates to the Mallard Complex on Rue de la Villiaze, and nearly one hectare of land falling within a wider Agriculture Priority Area to the south, which is also outside the Local Centre Boundary.
Buildings will reach a maximum of 13m, and it also involves creating two new vehicle accesses at the west boundary and reconfiguration of the parking.
Planners said that the proposals “do exceptionally constitute development of strategic importance… as they would address the lack of housing and specifically Affordable Housing on the island in the short term in a meaningful way, which would not be achievable on any other available comparable site at the present time, and are thus supported in planning policy terms notwithstanding the location of part of the site Outside of the Centres and part of the site being greenfield.
“The timescale projected for the development is a material consideration in this context and can be controlled through limiting the validity of any permission granted, to ensure that it is implemented promptly failing which the consent would lapse.”
A grant of outline planning permission would relate only to the principle of the description of development proposed along with the means of access to the site.
“Further design refinement in several important areas would be required,” they said.
In recognition of the potential impacts during construction, a Construction Environmental Management Plan will be needed.
This document will need to be agreed with measures to minimise disruption to neighbours, particularly concerning noise and dust management, construction-related traffic, and maintaining access for emergencies.
The CEMP will contribute to safeguarding the environment and ensuring that residents, including vulnerable children at the adjacent Le Rondin School, are protected from any adverse effects associated with the construction activity.
The application comes amid a pressing need for affordable housing; the current Affordable Housing Indicator indicates a demand for approximately 673 units over the next few years, while the project is projected to deliver within a relatively short timeframe.
Housing indicated it believes spades could be in the ground in 2026.
While the project has garnered support from various stakeholders, concerns have been raised about the potential impact on the character of the area, including a notable increase in traffic congestion during construction and after, as well as adequate provision for amenities and parking.
The authorities will continue engaging with the developer to address these concerns and ensure that the final plans align with community expectations and local housing strategies.
The Open Planning Meeting takes place on Monday 15th December at 9.30am in The Concourse at Beau Sejour.
Agenda: Open Planning Meeting - 15 December 2025
Planning Report: The Mallard
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