Amendment to the increases to Fees and Charges for Planning.

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A decision made (27/12/2006) regarding Amendment to the increases to Fees and Charges for Planning.

Subject:	Amendment to the increases to Fees and Charges for Planning
Decision Reference:	MD-PE-2006-0241	Exempt clause(s):		N/A
Type of Report (oral or written):	Written	Person Giving Report (if oral):
Telephone or e-mail Meeting?		Report File ref:
Written Report Title:	Amendment to the increases to Fees and Charges for Planning	Written report – Author:		Finance Director
Decision(s): To amend the previously agreed increases to the Department’s fees and charges for Planning which will take effect from 1 February 2007, as set out in the attached schedule.
Reason(s) for decision: To enable the Department to increase its fees and charges for Planning and Building Fees in 2007 so that it can maintain current cost recovery levels. The Minister had previously approved increases to the fees and charges for Planning based on incorrect figures charged in 2006 (MD-PE-2006-0234).
Action required: To request the Treasurer of the States to approve the amendment to the increases to the Department’s fees and charges for Planning as set out in the attached schedule. To instruct the Law Draftsman to draft the Order
Signature: (Acting Minister)			Date of Decision: 27 December 2006