Supplementary planning guidance: managing change in historic buildings (February 2008)

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A decision made (18/02/2008) regarding: Supplementary planning guidance: managing change in historic buildings (February 2008).

Decision Ref:	MD–PE–2008-0042
Subject:	Supplementary planning guidance: managing change in historic buildings (February 2008)
Decision Summary Title:	DS - Supplementary planning guidance: managing change in historic buildings (revised)
DS Author:	Kevin Pilley
DS Date:	15 February 2008	DS Status:	Public
Written Report Title:	n/a
WR Author:	n/a
WR Date	n/a	WR Status:	n/a
Oral Rapporteur:	Kevin Pilley, Assistant Director, Planning and Building Services
Decision(s):	The Minister for Planning and Environment; approved the document Managing change in historic buildings (February 2008) (attached at appendix 1) as draft supplementary planning guidance for the purposes of consultation; authorised the publication of the draft supplementary planning guidance Managing change in historic buildings (February 2008) as a White Paper, in accord with the requirements of the Code of Practice on Public Consultation. This decision supersedes that undertaken in July 2007 (MD-PE-2007-0153) which approved an earlier draft of the same supplementary planning guidance.
Reason(s) for Decision:	The publication of this particular guidance contributes towards the Minister’s obligations under law, international convention and the States Strategic Plan; Publication as a White Paper accords with the Code of Practice for Public Consultation
Legal and Resource Implications:	The publication of guidelines is consistent with Article 6 of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. The use and adoption of this guidance has the potential to contribute to a more efficient and effective development control system
Action required:	Release a White Paper and media release relating to Managing change in historic buildings (February 2008). Bring a further report to the minister at the conclusion of consultation
Signature:
Position:	Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):