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Parish backlash to proposed 150-home development at Saltpans
Tue 23 Apr 2019
Parishioners and Douzeniers have reacted angrily to proposals to build up to 156 new homes at the former Kenilworth Vinery at Saltpans (below) because of the impact it could have on the Vale.
150-home Saltpans development 'won't affect traffic'
Sat 20 Apr 2019
Building a new 156-home estate on the former Kenilworth Vinery estate at Saltpans will have no significant effect on traffic in the area, an impact assessment by consultants Arup has concluded.
Saltpans '150 homes' plan criticised by Constable
Wed 17 Apr 2019
Plans to allow up to 156 homes at the former Kenilworth Vinery site in the Saltpans has been criticised by the Vale's Senior Constable, who said it reinforced the widespread view that politicians needed to control their planning officers far more tightly.
New granite quarry may open in the Vale
Sat 13 Apr 2019
A new quarry to extract granite might be opened in the Vale after planners produced a framework under which aggregate could be extracted from Chouet headland, subject to formal planning permission.
Vale Church car park improvements approved
Thu 04 Apr 2019
Flashback to April 2018: A warning sign next to a vehicle in the Vale Church car park which police said they would remove unless the owner did so. (Picture courtesy of Guernsey Police)
Island Development Plan needs to change, say North deputies
Fri 29 Mar 2019
Deputies from the north of the island believe that changes need to be made to the Island Development Plan to stop it being implemented based on planners' personal opinions, it has been reported.
Tomorrow's Parish meeting seeks to raise £538,000
Tue 26 Mar 2019
A reminder that the Vale Parish meeting will be held tomorrow evening and seeks to raise more than £230,000 to meet parish expenses for the year plus a further £313,000 for the collection of domestic refuse.
Vale playground gets a makeover
Tue 26 Mar 2019
The Vale's very popular playground at Les Amarreurs has received a makeover – thanks to staff from Specsavers' Southampton office (pictured above courtesy Guernsey Press and Star).
Vale Deputy challenges 'power station homes' development
Sat 23 Mar 2019
Vale's senior deputy has expressed amazement that the island's planners could have approved a scheme that may see up to 38 homes built on a green field close to the Power Station.
'Flawed' Island Development Plan needs review, says Constable
Thu 21 Mar 2019
Details of a strongly-worded letter to the Development and Planning Authority over deficiencies in Guernsey's Island Development Plan have been released by the Senior Constable in response to planning frameworks being approved that could see 160 new homes built in the North.