Supplementary Planning Guidance: 3000 sq. ft. Floorspace Limit: Review

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A decision made 10 February 2025:

Decision Reference: MD-ENV-2025-94		Public
Subject: Supplementary planning guidance – 3,000 sqft floorspace limit: a review
Report Title: Supplementary planning guidance – 3,000 sqft floorspace limit: a review; and Supplementary planning guidance – 3,000 sqft floorspace limit: ministerial comment		Public
Decision(s): The Minister for the Environment decided to amend Supplementary Planning Guidance to reflect the following changes: (a) to remove the 3,000 square feet (279 square metres) floorspace limit on the development of new homes; and (b) to amend, adopt and publish the relevant revised Supplementary Planning Guidance for 'Housing outside the built-up area', 'Density standards' and 'Residential space standards', to give effect to this decision.
Reason for Decision(s): Having considered the review of the Supplementary Planning Guidance, together with the comments of the Minister for Housing, the Minister for the Environment considered that the existing planning framework provided by the Bridging Island Plan, and the provisions of other planning guidance, rendered the 3,000 square feet limit on floorspace superfluous, and unhelpful in promoting sustainable development.
Resource Implications: There are no direct resource or staffing implications arising from this change.
Action Required: Department to take necessary action.
Signature:	Signed By: Minister for the Environment
Date Signed:	Date of Decision (If different from Date Signed):