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Planning and Building (Application Publication) (Jersey) 2023

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A decision made 24 May 2023:

Decision Reference:  MD-ENV-2023-318

Public

Subject: Planning and Building (Application Publication) (Jersey) Order 2023

 

Report Title: Planning and Building (Application Publication) (Jersey) Order 2023

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister for the Environment made the Planning and Building (Application Publication) (Jersey) Order 2023.

Reason for Decision(s):

The Planning and Building (Application Publication) (Jersey) Order 2023 makes updated provision for – (a) the publication by the Chief Officer of notices of applications for planning permission; (b) the display of site notices on land to which an application for planning permission relates; and (c) the making of written representations by any person in relation to applications for planning permission, and the treatment of representations in a public inquiry.

Resource Implications: There are no new financial and/or manpower implications arising from this Ministerial Decision.

 

Action Required: Officers to request the Greffier of the States to notify the States Assembly that the Order has been made.

Signature:

 

 

Signed By: Minister for the Environment

Date Signed:

 

 

Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):

 

 

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