Environment Minister, Deputy Steve Luce, has instigated the inquiry because he says if the development went ahead it would be a significant departure from the Island Plan.
The Island Plan, which is approved by the States, is the foundation for all planning decisions in Jersey, and is underpinned by a strategy to direct new development into more built up areas, and away from the countryside.
An inquiry provides a structured opportunity to explore the planning issues in depth to ensure an application is consistent with policy and is the right decision for Jersey. It is a public forum, and any member of the public can submit their views.
By law, the Department of the Environment has to follow a set planning process to ensure it provides a fair and consistent service to Jersey. This process includes considering all planning applications – whether they come from individuals, companies, or other States departments – in the same fair and
consistent way, looking at all the relevant issues.
The inquiry date will be set shortly, and an independent inspector appointed.
