Nude Dunes Now Available to Lease as Retail or Commercial Space

The former Nude Dunes restaurant at St Ouen’s Bay — a site that has drawn significant debate in recent years — is now being offered to prospective tenants as a commercial property.

A local estate agency has begun marketing the beachfront building after the owner, Nadia Millar, was refused permission to convert the premises into holiday accommodation. Millar had submitted a series of applications since the restaurant’s closure in late 2023, but each attempt was met with vocal public resistance.

Her most recent appeal was rejected in October, effectively ending the possibility of transforming the building into self-catering visitor lodgings.

Planning authorities have instead granted approval for Class A commercial use, opening the door to a range of customer-facing businesses such as shops, beauty and treatment rooms, or other retail outlets. The ruling specifically excludes its return to hospitality — meaning no cafés, restaurants, bars, or any venue involving hot food preparation.

A statement issued by the owner’s representative acknowledges disappointment at the loss of potential leisure use but stresses that the new designation allows the site to serve the community in a viable way:

“Although the owner regrets that the building can no longer operate as a café or restaurant — a consequence of the opposition that prevented the necessary planning approvals — the focus is now on ensuring the premises can be brought back into appropriate and sustainable use.”

Le Rossignol Estates, which is handling the listing, describes the premises as an “exceptional base” with sweeping coastal views. The advertisement outlines the range of activities permitted under its Class A status, including:

Permitted Uses:

• Retail shops selling goods

• Hairdressing or beauty services

• Pharmacies or dispensaries

• Travel or ticketing agencies

• Estate agencies

• Betting offices

• Financial services or advisory shops

• Hire of personal or domestic items (such as surfboards or bicycles)

• Sale of sandwiches or cold takeaway food

• Laundries, cleaning or repair services with public access

• Appointment-based professional practices within Class A criteria

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Uses Not Allowed:

• Cafés, restaurants or coffee shops

• Hot food takeaways

• Bars, pubs or nightclubs

• Any use involving hot food preparation

• Hospitality or leisure activities outside Class A

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The listing emphasises that the new classification ensures the building can finally be returned to productive use after months of uncertainty.