The Guernsey Housing Association has got the go ahead to build 69 homes in La Charotterie.
The GHA confirmed this morning that the Development and Planning Authority has given it the necessary planning permission to build 69 new units on the former CI Tyres site.
The development will consist of 60 one-bedroom and nine two-bedroom homes, which the GHA says are designed to meet Guernsey’s need for smaller, affordable housing.
These will be spread across two six-storey apartment buildings and some courtyard houses.
The GHA wants to start construction in early 2026, with them ready for people to move in by the end of 2027. That is all dependent on a successful tender process and final approval from the GHA Board and the States of Guernsey.
Plans change
In the space of four years, plans to build on the site have ballooned to hold twice as many homes on the site than originally planned, something the GHA says is in an effort to tackle Guernsey’s housing shortage.
They originally acquired the former CI Tyres site in 2022 for £1.7 Million, with support from a States of Guernsey capital grant, and promises that future costs would also be supported by grants.
Initially, the site had planning permission for 25 homes, which was later revised to 57 single bedroom homes in 2024 with unanimous approval.
That was before the application to create 69 homes was lodged in May this year, which was due to increasing housing pressures across the island, according to the GHA, who once again redesigned the plans in an attempt to maximise density, while maintaining sustainability and environmental standards.
There’s still a long way to go before construction can begin, as cliff stabilisation work at the rear of the site is needed.
This is also all subject to final approvals and a successful contractor tender, but construction is anticipated to commence in early 2026, with completion expected by the end of 2027.