The planning application was unanimously granted permission during an Open Planning Meeting on 19 March.
Three people stood to speak at the meeting, raising concerns about the height of the development and a perceived lack of parking spaces.
Despite this – and a concern raised about the development’s impact on a conservation area – the Development and Planning Authority green lit the development.
“Although reasonable concerns were raised and considered, at a time when Guernsey has a particular need for more key worker accommodation, on balance I’m pleased that we could approve this development in line with the Island Development Plan in one of our main centres,” said the President of the DPA, Victoria Oliver.
“We have a limited amount of land in Guernsey, but this development makes the best use of the site in a way that is appropriate for the area and makes use of the topography.
“This development also adds a public footpath through the site to the Area of Biodiversity Importance on the land above. Overall, this development will help to address Guernsey’s need for housing, particularly key worker housing for the hospital. Housing is one our island’s top priorities.”