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Planning and Building (Public Inquiries) (Amendment) (Jersey) Order 2015

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A decision made 12 October 2015:

Decision Reference:     MD- PE- 2015 - 0059

Decision Summary Title:

Planning and Building (Public Inquiries) (Jersey) Order 2008 -Amendments

Date of Decision Summary:

29 September 2015

Decision Summary Author:

Planning Performance Manager

Decision Summary:

Public or Exempt?

Public

Type of Report:

Oral or Written?

Written

Person Giving

Oral Report:

 

Written Report

Title:

Planning and Building (Public Inquiries) (Jersey) Order 2008 -Amendments

Date of Written Report:

29 September 2015

Written Report Author:

Planning Performance Manager

Written Report :

Public or Exempt?

 

Public

Subject:  

Planning and Building (Public Inquiries) (Jersey) Order 2008 - Amendments

Decision(s):

In accordance with Article 12 (4) & (5) of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002 the Minister made amendments to the Planning and Building (Public Inquiries) (Jersey) Order 2008 to clarify the processes involved in holding a public inquiry in connection with an application for planning permission.

The Amendments are to come into force the day after the date of this decision.

Reason(s) for Decision:

The amendments to the Orders makes changes to the processes surrounding the holding of a public inquiry to better gather and analyze information for the inquiry.

Resource Implications:

Public inquiries are an established part of the planning process and the resources for their administration already form part of the Department of the Environment’s responsibilities.

Action required:

The Greffier of the States be requested to arrange for the Order to be laid before the States at the earliest opportunity.

Signature:

 

Deputy S Luce

Position:

Minister

 

Date Signed:

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

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