Approval Granted for 42 New Sheltered Homes at St Joseph’s Care Home

Plans to build 42 sheltered homes for people aged over 55 at St Joseph’s Care Home in St Helier have been approved following a successful appeal.

The original application was turned down by the Planning Committee in July under reference P/2025/0155. However, the decision was overturned after an independent review by planning inspector Philip Staddon, who concluded that the scheme should go ahead.

In his findings, the inspector pointed to the strong demand for extra care housing in Jersey and said the development would play an important role in meeting the growing needs of older residents. He added that the project supports the Island’s “rightsising” strategy by providing purpose-built accommodation for later life, helping to free up larger family homes.

While acknowledging that the site sits within the green backdrop zone and raised concerns about overdevelopment, the inspector ruled that the scale, design and layout were acceptable. He determined that the scheme would not cause significant harm to the surrounding landscape and praised the quality of the design and how it responds to the site.

The proposal was judged to be in line with the Bridging Island Plan and was formally approved by the Minister for the Environment, Deputy Steve Luce, subject to conditions and a planning obligation agreement.

Deputy Luce said the decision reflected the urgent need for more sheltered housing in the Island. He said the development would offer older residents high-quality, independent living while showing that new homes can be delivered without damaging Jersey’s character.