Jersey Architecture Commission: Re-appointment of Members

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A decision made on 25th April 2013:

Decision Reference: MD-PE-2013-0042

Application Number:

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Decision Summary Title :

Jersey Architecture Commission- Re-election of three members.

Date of Decision Summary:

11.4.2013

Decision Summary Author:

Principal Planner

Decision Summary:

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Public

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Subject:

Jersey Architecture Commission. (JAC)

Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment;

re-appointed to the Architecture Commission, for which the Minister is solely responsible, Marcus Binney, Professor David Watkin and Mike Waddington;
determined that the re appointment of the three above named persons would be for a period of two years only and with effect from 1st April 2013, within which time a review of the make up of the JAC would be completed;
noted the work of the JAC in relation to the advice it offered regarding all aspects of design both as part of assessment of planning applications and design briefs.

The identified the need to maintain the advice of UK based advisors within the JAC to ensure the broadest perspective was available to him by way of design advice.

Reason(s) for Decision:

The Minister is required to take into account all material considerations in determining planning applications and the design and architecture of major development schemes is such a consideration, as set out in the policy requirements of the 2011 Island Plan.

To continue to maintain and enhance standards of design and architecture in Jersey it is considered appropriate to secure informed, independent critical architectural advice through the forum of the JAC.

The Minister noted that all three had served 3 year spells since the establishment of the JAC in 2010. The Minister noted that he had agreed and endorsed the continuation of the JAC (MD-PE-2012-0010) and endorsed the re appointment of four members in January 2012.

Resource Implications: There are no legal implications of the decisions set out above. There are no resource implications of the decisions as the department has made provision for the continued operation of the JAC within its budgets and its management and administration can be met from existing resources.

Action required:

Re-appoint the Commissioners for a further two years only with effect from 1st April 2013.

Signature:

Deputy R C Duhamel

PLeg / AS Initials

Position:

Minister for Planning and Environment

Date Signed:

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