P&R wants to get Data Park project moving

Two drop-ins are being held this week to invite people nearby to have their say on what infrastructure the site needs.

The States bought the data park site, which sits behind Braye Road houses and the Braye Road Industrial Estate, in 2022, with suggestions that up to 190 homes could be created. While the site is still classed as a key industrial area, the Island Development Plan review proposes that it be changed to a mixed development site, which would provide an avenue to create housing. P&R member Bob Murray said the committee wanted to ensure that development could start as soon as possible after the IDP review was completed.

‘We can only move forward with developing much-needed housing when we have the right infrastructure in place, including the necessary roads, water management systems and green spaces,’ he said.

‘We want to push ahead with this as soon as possible, which is why we’re keen to apply for outline planning permission. However, to make sure that we get this right, we want to hear from those who live in the area to hear their views and understand their perspectives. So, I’d really encourage people to go along to the drop-ins and hear what’s being proposed and share your views so that we can find solutions that work for the area.’

Guernsey Housing Association chief executive Vic Slade said they were grateful for the support to unlock this site for homes.

‘The consultation is a hugely important step towards thoughtful consideration for design and place-shaping,’ she said.

Those living nearby have a choice of two drop-ins, with views raised used to inform an outline planning application which is being prepared. At the sessions, States of Guernsey officers and urban designers will be available to talk through the proposed plans and listen to the views of the community.

Drop-ins

Tonight - 5pm-8pm, at Le Murier School.

Tomorrow - 10.30am-12.30pm, at St Sampson’s Church Hall, Les Grandes Maisons Road.