Castel Douzaine takes issue with proposed build at Cobo
OBJECTIONS have been lodged against plans to build a large new house on Route de Cobo and also enclose part of the site with a wall.
A planning application has been submitted by Mr and Mrs Annegarn for La Roseliere, which would see the existing house demolished and a larger house put in its place.
They have also applied to turn an open field on the junction with the Cobo coast road into domestic curtilage.
They plan to build a granite wall around the land to clearly mark the boundary.
Castel constable John Cook said the douzaine had discussed the matter and had lodged an objection with the planners.
‘The size and the position of the prospective new house is a matter of concern,’ he said.
‘It extends fully across the site and it is unsympathetic with the area.’
While the new building is two storeys, like the current house, Mr Cook said the existing structure was more of a dormer bungalow, while the proposed building had a much higher ridge height.
Parishioners also raised concerns with the parish that building a road around the field would result in flooding in the roads, as seawater over-topping the seawall would have nowhere to go.
Neighbours also had concerns.
One woman said she had objected to the planners about the scheme as the proposed house was too near the road and would block out light to her home.
She was also concerned about the loss of access to the land.
‘I’ve been here 30 years and it has never been shut off,’ she said.
‘It’s always been an open area. I would like it to be kept open for the visitors, as so much of Guernsey is built up.’
Another neighbour said he had seen the plans and was concerned about losing access to a right of way across the field.
The field is a popular shortcut with walkers.
One local dog walker said she was concerned the field would become a swimming pool in stormy weather, if a wall was built.
‘I spent most of my life thinking this was common land,’ she said.
‘I think it is a shame to have a wall built. But it is their garden and if they want it back, then they have a right to it.’
The plans can be viewed at Sir Charles Frossard House.
The final day of the consultation is Tuesday. [10/4]
