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Planning and Building Division

The Planning and Building Division is part of the Planning and Environment Department.  It has two main roles:

to ensure land is developed in a way that enriches the quality of the natural and built environment and enables Jersey to function effectively both economically and socially

to make sure buildings are designed and constructed to safe and environmentally sound standards.  

The Planning and Building Division administers the principle laws and orders concerning the development and use of land in the Island and the construction of buildings as set out in the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002.

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Building ServicesDigger

This section contains information on what is required in order to submit a building application as well as information on building bye-laws and technical guidance. Building application forms are also available for downloading

Planning Servicescrane

Information on planning application meetings, the historic built environment, appealing against planning decisions, complaining about a high hedge, and potected trees.

Historic Built Environment and ArcheaologyHistoric Building image

Jersey's historic buildings and sites are among the Island's greatest assets. Find out why and how they are protected; search the register of historic buildings and learn more about grants

The LawRoyalCourt

The Department administers the principal law concerning the development and use of land in the Island and the construction of buildings - This is the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002. The department also administers the High Hedges (Jersey)Law 2008

Useful Links & ContactsPerson on PC and Phone

You will find various links to related sites and organisations in this section as well as contact details for the Planning and Building Division's staff

Words and what they mean

Definitions of architectural and planning terms


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