2012 news

The Minister for Planning and Environment, Deputy Rob Duhamel, has approved new planning guidance that will further support Island Plan policy to protect land and buildings that provide employment.

The Minister for Planning and Environment, Deputy Rob Duhamel, has issued new draft planning guidance on the use of 3D models.

New planning guidance has been approved for any future development at Rouge Bouillon

Representations are being invited for the Plemont public inquiry.

Transport and Technical Services Department audits have highlighted a number of problem areas where dangerous or potentially polluting waste is being thrown away with general waste.

A new fish tagging scheme has been introduced by the Department of Environment in collaboration with the Jersey recreational angling community

The results of a 2-year blood sampling and testing programme have confirmed that, with effect from 13 June, Jersey is officially free of Bluetongue.

Draft planning guidance which aims to reduce construction waste has been issued for consultation.

The recently adopted guidance is intended to help reduce pollution risks from new developments.