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Planning and Building (General Development - Conservation Areas) (Jersey) Amendment Order 2024

A formal published “Ministerial Decision” is required as a record of the decision of a Minister (or an Assistant Minister where they have delegated authority) as they exercise their responsibilities and powers.

Ministers are elected by the States Assembly and have legal responsibilities and powers as “corporation sole” under the States of Jersey Law 2005 by virtue of their office and in their areas of responsibility, including entering into agreements, and under any legislation conferring on them powers.

An accurate record of “Ministerial Decisions” is vital to effective governance, including:

  • demonstrating that good governance, and clear lines of accountability and authority, are in place around decisions-making – including the reasons and basis on which a decision is made, and the action required to implement a decision

  • providing a record of decisions and actions that will be available for examination by States Members, and Panels and Committees of the States Assembly; the public, organisations, and the media; and as a historical record and point of reference for the conduct of public affairs

Ministers are individually accountable to the States Assembly, including for the actions of the departments and agencies which discharge their responsibilities.

The Freedom of Information Law (Jersey) Law 2011 is used as a guide when determining what information is be published. While there is a presumption toward publication to support of transparency and accountability, detailed information may not be published if, for example, it would constitute a breach of data protection, or disclosure would prejudice commercial interest.

A decision made 12 August 2024:

Decision Reference:  MD-ENV-2024-594

Public

Subject: Planning and Building (General Development-Conservation Areas) (Amendment Order 2024)

 

Report Title: Planning and Building (General Development-Conservation Areas) (Amendment Order 2024

Public

Decision(s):

The Minister decided to make the Planning and Building (General Development-Conservation Areas) (Amendment Order 2024) (the Order), having had regard to the issues raised during consultation, and the responses to them, including further minor revision to the Order and, in some respects, the requirement for work to be undertaken relative to the potential for further revision to the Order in the future.

Reason for Decision(s):

The Order allows for the appropriate management of change within conservation areas to enable the protection and enhancement of their character and appearance.

Resource Implications: The resource implications of the greater regulation of change within conservation areas is noted and accepted by the Minister, as is the exemption of fees for works that would otherwise require planning permission were they not within a conservation area.

 

Action Required: The Greffier of the States is requested 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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