Planning law may allow moveable structure appeals

The law could be changed to allow third-party appeals for structures such as marquees and tents

It could be easier for people in Jersey to make an official complaint about planning decisions involving structures that can be moved.

In September, the States of Jersey Complaints Board found people were unable to appeal applications for "moveable structures" in Jersey's planning and building law.

The law could now be changed to allow third-party appeals for decisions involving structures such as marquees and tents.

The Minister for Environment Deputy Steve Luce proposed to amend the law to allow third-party appeals for decisions "relating to moveable structures and advertisements".

'Fit for purpose'

In his response to the report, Luce recommended keeping the current definition of "moveable structures" to allow flexibility for various scenarios and because it was "fit for purpose".

He recommended compliance monitoring, which would ensure adhering to the conditions of permission for moveable structures, such as the removal of the marquee in St Mary by October 2024, with "active monitoring" by the planning compliance team.

A three year limit on permissions for moveable structures was recommended, requiring removal or reapplication after expiration.

Luce also recommended improving the planning committee processes and clearer guidance and advice from the department, to amend site notice templates to specify when applications related to moveable structures and to expand appeal provisions.