From Matthieu Falle.
IT is extremely sad and depressing when monstrous building projects are given the go-ahead in such beautiful coastline areas as Le Saie.
What happened here – what is the point of having a Planning Department? How can any development even be considered in an area as naturally pristine as Le Saie?
Planning is there to protect Jersey’s natural beauty – primarily its coastline. Now Le Saie, such a beautifully natural area, has been severely affected.
I had seen this development going up and was alarmed that it was going ahead. Your aerial photo (JEP, 2 July) shows how seriously misjudged the building project is. We don’t need to wait until it’s finished to know that it’s a travesty for the area. Art-Deco designs may be in fashion but this particular design is completely out-of-place in an area like Le Saie.
With such coastal building developments, do Planning give any thought about how the coastline will look from the sea? In this case it seems they don’t, because anyone who knows this area will know that an Art-Deco style building of this size is simply going to look ridiculous.
The problem with all this is, the damage is being done, and no one is held responsible. This type of practice has to change if we are to avert future mistakes. Demotion, dismissal or financial fines – anything that would prevent such fiascos.
Jersey’s most valuable asset is its natural beauty, and its coastline should not be compromised.
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Dicq Road,
St Saviour.
