Forest Road Garage car park application refused to protect agricultural land

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        October 15, 2026

Forest Road Garage car park application refused to protect agricultural land

Good Morning Guernsey — 2026-10-15

Development & Planning Authority has refused Luxicar's application to convert 815 square metres of agricultural land into car parking for Forest Road Garage...
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Forest Road Garage car park application refused to protect agricultural land
• Development & Planning Authority has refused Luxicar's application to convert 815 square metres of agricultural land into car parking for Forest Road Garage Agriculture, Countryside and Land Management Services confirmed the site was managed as farmed agricultural land in 2025, contradicting claims it is not part of an agricultural holding The land features excellent soil quality and forms part of a wider contiguous
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