Views sought on Jersey planning service reforms
Officials said the consultation was setting out a number of possible options within three key themes - permitted development rights, the appeals system and how the Island Plan was developed and revised.Environment Minister Deputy Steve Luce said the consultation was an opportunity to explore how the rules could be simplified and improve decision making."Islanders rightly expect a planning system that is clear, consistent and capable of responding to change," he said.
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