High Hedges (Jersey) Law 2008: Fees.

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A decision made (10/01/2008) regarding: High Hedges (Jersey) Law 2008: Fees.

Decision Ref:	MD–PE–2008-003
Subject:	High Hedges (Jersey) Law 2008: fees
Decision Summary Title:	DS - High Hedges (Jersey) Law 2008: fees
DS Author:	Kevin Pilley, Assistant Director
DS Date:	09 January 2008	DS Status:	Public
Written Report Title:	WR – High hedges: fees
WR Author:	Kevin Pilley, Assistant Director
WR Date	09 January 2008	WR Status:	Public
Oral Rapporteur:	Kevin Pilley, Assistant Director
Decision(s):	The Minister for Planning and Environment determined that; the fee level for the submission of applications under the auspices of the High Hedges (Jersey) Law 2008 be set at £350; and made the draft High Hedges (Application Fee)(Jersey) Order 2008 (draft 1: 09 January 2008)
Reason(s) for Decision:	The principle of the charging of a fee for this new service has been approved by the States and the Minister has determined a level of charge that he considers to be appropriate having regard to all the material factors.
Resource Implications:	The Department will not secure any additional revenue budget to administer this new law, which effectively represents a new service, so it is considered important that the level of fee is set so that the department can recover as much of its costs as possible whilst still ensuring that the service remains accessible. The department will need to buy in some external resource to assist with the administration of the new law in relation to site measurement and arboricultural advice.
Action required:	The States Greffe to be notified of the making of the Order so that it can be notified to the States; The fee level is incorporated into information to be issued in respect of making applications about high hedge complaints.
Signature:
Position:	Minister for Planning and Environment
Date Signed:		Date of Decision (If different to Date Signed):