Deputy Proposes Public Acquisition of Nude Dunes Site

Deputy Seeks Public Future for Former Nude Dunes Site at La Pulente

A Jersey politician is calling for the States to consider purchasing the former Nude Dunes restaurant at La Pulente, suggesting it could be preserved for public use rather than being turned into private accommodation.

Deputy Montfort Tadier, who represents St Brelade, says he is in discussions with a number of individuals — including a potential private benefactor — about acquiring the vacant beachfront property in St Ouen’s Bay. His goal is to see it operated as a café or community facility in partnership with government or charitable organisations.

“There are lots of interesting options for keeping this site in the public domain,” Deputy Tadier said. “This is a sensitive national park area, and the last thing people want is for it to be turned into private residential use.”

His comments follow the latest planning refusal for the site, after the owner’s proposal to partially convert it into a holiday let was rejected for a second time. Owner Nadia Miller has since stated she intends to appeal the decision in court.

Deputy Tadier believes the States should now consider stepping in, particularly with growing local interest in retaining public access to the area.

“There’s a potential benefactor who wants to do something positive for the island,” he explained. “If a partnership could be formed between the States and an organisation like the National Trust, the site could become a multi-use public space — perhaps an educational centre that also operates as a café.”

He pointed to the Gunsite Café at Beaumont — a publicly owned site leased to a private operator — as a model for what could work at La Pulente.

“Maybe it’s time for the States to step in, purchase it at a fair price, reopen the public toilets, and ensure it’s run in a way that benefits both locals and visitors,” he said.

The future of the prominent beachfront property remains uncertain, but Deputy Tadier hopes consensus can be built around preserving it as a valuable public asset.