| Department | The Cabinet Office |
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| Start date | 28/01/2026 |
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| End date | 25/02/2026 |
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| Type of consultation | Other |
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| Deadline for comments | 25/02/2026 |
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About the consultation
We’ve developed new supplementary planning guidance (SPG) and are asking for your views.
This draft SPG explains how the planning system will support the restriction on installing fossil fuel heating systems in new developments from 1 April 2026.
It supports the aims of the Bridging Island Plan and the Carbon Neutral Roadmap.
The SPG sets out:
- how the rules will be applied and which systems are covered
- the policy reasons for restricting fossil fuel heating systems
- what this means for planning applications
- exemptions and transitional arrangements
The consultation includes a focused 4 week formal consultation.
Supplementary planning guidance: consultation draft - fossil fuel heating systems
Context
The Carbon Neutral Roadmap sets a direction to cut greenhouse gas emissions. This was agreed by the States Assembly in 2022. Heating systems that burn fossil fuels are a major source of carbon emissions.
Jersey aims to become net zero by 2050, with interim targets to cut emissions by:
These are based on 1990 levels.
To meet these targets, we must move away from fossil fuel heating as soon as possible.
The most cost effective way to do this is to:
- phase out fossil fuel heating when systems reach the end of their life
- make sure all new developments are built without fossil fuel systems
In 2024, the decision was made to delay restrictions on installing new or replacement fossil fuel boilers in existing buildings. A new date has not yet been set.
This guidance applies only to new developments with new space heating systems.
How to submit comments to the consultation
You can comment by completing the online survey or email or post using the details below.
Complete the SPG on fossil fuel heating systems in new builds survey
SPG on fossil fuel heating systems in new builds consultation document
Email: climateemergency@gov.je
Post: Draft supplementary planning guidance on fossil fuel heating systems in new builds – public consultation
Housing, Environment and Performance
Cabinet Office
Government of Jersey
Union Street
St Helier
JE2 3DN
Data Protection
We won't share your personal information outside the team developing the supplementary planning guidance. We will not publish it online as part of the consultation.
We may use your details to update you on progress or future consultations linked to the Bridging Island Plan.
Under Jersey’s Data Protection Law, you can ask us to stop contacting you. This means we will no longer be able to keep you informed about the project.
To withdraw your consent, email climateemergency@gov.je.
We may quote or publish your response to this consultation.
This could include:
- sharing information with the Scrutiny Office
- including it in a published report
- reporting it in the media
- publishing it on gov.je
- including it in a consultation summary
We will not publish your name or address without your consent.
Confidential responses will still be included in statistical summaries.
Under the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011, information submitted to this consultation may be released if requested. Personal data will not be shared.
You can find more information on Strategic Planning, Policy and Performance privacy policies and retention schedules.
Read the SPG privacy policy.
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