The proposal – submitted by Nova-Cad Architectural Services on behalf of applicant Paul Horgan – outlines plans to convert the long-unoccupied office space on Great Union Road into two two-bedroom residential units.

In 2018, planning permission was granted for a similar conversion on the grounds that its location was within an already built-up area. 

However, this permission expired, and the property was subsequently sold to its current owner.

The existing building, which has sat unused for over five years, covers an approximate area of 140m² across two floors. 

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Pictured: The proposed flats would be located at 91-93 Great Union Road in St Helier. 

The proposed conversion envisions two units: a two-story, three-person dwelling with one double and one single bedroom, and a two-story, 4-person dwelling featuring two double bedrooms. Both units will include external balconies and bicycle parking.

To address potential privacy concerns with neighbouring properties, privacy screens will be installed on the balconies.

However, the application admits that the external balconies “fall short of the recommended standards” but argues that this was also the case with the previous approval.

The application says that this is due the constraints of converting an existing site with an existing structure and highlights the fact that “there are public open spaces (Parade Gardens and People’s Park) within close proximity of the site for the occupants to enjoy”.

Although there are no designated spaces for cars, the planning application mentions that the two units will have secure e-bicycle parking equipped with light and power, as well as a refuse store for a wheelie bin.

The full planning application can be viewed online.