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WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR HOUSING BY DEPUTY G.C.L. BAUDAINS OF ST. CLEMENT ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 16th APRIL 2013
Question
Would the Minister advise, with regard to the redevelopment at Le Squez -
- how many times the plans have been changed in the last five years;
- how many times in the last year architects have made major revisions to the scheme, when and at what cost; and,
- the latest proposed density compared with the original density.
Answer
The regeneration of Le Squez and Le Marais was approved by the States in 2004. Since that time the area has seen a number of new phases of development which have provided both new social rented homes and opportunities for low cost homeownership. These have transformed the area.
- During the 5 year period to April 2013 Phase 2 of the Le Squez development was commenced and 60 new homes completed.
The remaining element of Phase 2 was identified as having potential for redesign to improve the economic viability of the project by increasing the number of homes to respond to changing needs. This redesigned element has become Phase 2c & has resulted in a 50% increase in unit numbers on that part of the site to now provide 24 homes a number of which have been purpose designed for the disabled.
- The Master Plan proposals for the Le Squez development have only recently been revised and for a number of reasons, which include:-
accelerating completion of the scheme into 2 phases rather than the proposed 8; and
adjusting the proposed types and mix of homes to reflect current and projected housing need; and
increasing the number of homes to be developed to 137 from 124; and
providing an opportunity for at least 1 group home and 1 additional large purpose built disabled unit; and
responding to the changing requirements of the School which is to become double form entry and requires larger amenity spaces; and
providing for the Number 15 Bus to enter Le Squez on School Road and exist via Rue de Maupertuis ensuring that residents continue to benefit from this important transport link.
but without impacting on key objectives of the Regeneration Master Plan such as:-
Improving pedestrian links through the estate; and
Removing the flow of through traffic; and
Providing the School with a safe direct access into the FB Fields; and Providing homes with high levels of sustainability; and
Providing enhanced play provision for young people.
The cost of completing these Master Plan alterations is £14,574.43 which when compared to the overall Gross Development Cost of c. £30m represents less than half of one per cent.
- Prior to redevelopment the estate had 176 homes representing a density of at 42 dwellings per hectare (dph). As the Master Plan has evolved the site density has intensified. The first development proposals were for 185 mixed units of accommodation at 45 dph, with the alterations to phase 2 came an increase in density to 48 dph. The most recent Master Plan iteration aims to deliver 53dph.
Phase 2c is currently underway, this is will see the delivery of 24 new rental homes in June 2014
The procurement of a design team to lead the development of the regeneration project to completion (phases 3 & 4) is presently underway.
The Le Squez regeneration scheme and other projects underway or planned will provide much needed social housing, while also giving a welcome boost to the construction industry.