Andrew Scaite, from the planning department, said officials agreed in principle with redevelopment but were concerned about its size.

BBC: Co-op store plans are too big: Jersey planning department

The boundary changes, approved in principle by Parliament last year, would see the size of the Commons reduced from 650 to 600 MPs with England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland losing 31, seven, 10 and two seats respectively.

BBC: Nick Clegg