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Increases to Planning Fees and Charges.

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A decision made (01/12/2006) regarding Increase to Fees and Charges - Planning.

Subject:

Increases to Fees and Charges

Decision Reference:

MD-PE-2006-0234

Exempt clause(s):

 

Type of Report (oral or written):

Written

Person Giving Report (if oral):

 

Telephone or

e-mail Meeting?

 

Report

File ref:

 

Written Report

Title:

Increases to Fees and Charges

Written report – Author:

Finance Director

Decision(s): The Minister approved a request to amend the increases to the Department’s fees and charges for Planning and Building which will take effect from 1 February 2007, as set out in the attached schedule.

Reason(s) for decision: The Minister had previously approved increases to the Fees and charges for Planning and Building in line with the 2006 RPI of 3.1% (MD-PE-2006-0233). However the Treasury will not allow increases above 2.5%

To enable the Department to increase its fees and charges for Planning and Building Fees in 2007 so that it can maintain current cost recovery levels.

Action required: To request the Treasurer of the States to approve the increases to the Department’s fees and charges as set out in the attached schedule.

To instruct the Law Draftsman to prepare an Order and amend the Building Bye-laws

Signature:

(Minister/ Assistant Minister)

Date of Decision:

1 December 2006

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