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St Aubin will soon be home to an eco-friendly retreat after plans to create Jersey's first "yurt village" were approved last week.
The Planning Committee accepted a bid by husband-and-wife duo Corrine Davey and Pedram Padidar to create nine seasonal yurts in a field above the hill that runs up from St Aubin.
The site, located in field B845 on Mont de le Rocque in St Brelade, will feature nine yurts erected from April to September each year.
Pictured: The plans were submitted by husband-and-wife duo Pedram Padidar and Corrine Davey.
Seven of these circular structures will provide 'glamping' accommodation with ensuite facilities, while the remaining two will house a yoga and meditation space and a communal kitchen area.
The yurts will be dismantled during the winter months.
The site will be concealed from view of the nearby main road, according to a planning report, which noted that the quality of the soil in the field was too poor to be used for farming purposes.
Pictured: The site will feature nine yurts erected from April to September each year.
Speaking about the idea behind their plans, the entrepreneurs said that they wanted to meet the demand for sustainable and health-focused getaways by creating an eco-friendly retreat for wellness seekers and nature enthusiasts.
The couple explained that their vision was to offer guests the feeling of being immersed in nature without sacrificing conveniences or comfort.
"We wanted something that's a cross between the off-grid living that people are seeking, but a little bit more glamorous," said Ms Davey.
The concept emerged from the couple's existing business, Jersey Organic Yurts, which has been providing large round tents for events and weddings for the past 15 years.
Ms Davey said: "We came up with the idea of creating a yurt wellbeing retreat after potential customers inquired about overnight stays and we had to turn them down."
The retreat aims to cater to what Visit Jersey describes as "moment makers" – typically younger visitors in their 30s seeking unique, Instagram-worthy experiences.
Pictured: The floor plan of the yurt site.
The owners plan to offer on-site activities such as yoga classes, meditation sessions, sound healing, and farm-to-table dining experiences.
Guests will also have the opportunity to learn about and engage in sustainable growing practices.
Ms Davey added that allotments and green spaces between the tents will introduce more biodiversity to the field.
There will also be three car parking spaces at the site, one of which is an accessible space, but guests will be provided with e-bikes or bikes and encouraged to take the bus.
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