They have referred the matter to the Planning applications panel, and will seek a delay in the debate of a proposition to limit the development.
The Council of Ministers agreed at their meeting yesterday to refer the proposal to the panel for its comments before issuing a formal response.
Parish Constable Geoffrey Fisher wants the States to rule that a maximum of 97 homes be allowed on the site at Bel Royal, but policy adviser Jeremy Harris says the States could find themselves liable for legal costs if they do.
Dandara want to put 129 homes on the four fields opposite Jersey Steel.
