Extension of Delegated Powers.

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A decision made (13/07/2007) regarding: Extension of delegated powers.

Subject:	Extension of delegated powers
Decision ref:	MD-PE-2007-0169	Exempt clause(s):		None
Type of report:	Written and oral	Report file ref:		3/28/04
Person giving report (if oral): Assistant Director: Policy and Projects
Written report – author: Assistant Director: Policy and Projects
Written Report Title: Extension of delegated powers
Decision(s): The Minister for Planning and Environment determined that the existing Delegation Agreement be extended to delegate authority for; the making of decisions related to the undertaking of an operation or change of use not amounting to development, at a Site of Special Interest, as required by Article 54(2)(a) of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002; the making of decisions related to works to a protected tree, as required by Article 61(1)(a) of the Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002; the making of decisions related to the disallowance of requests for the consideration of the protection of a building or site for inclusion on the Register of Buildings of Historical or Architectural Importance or the List of Sites of Special Interest. And the Minister for Planning and Environment approved the revised Delegation Agreement attached at appendix 1.
Reason(s) for decision: The decision ensures that the provisions of the law, in discharging the Minister’s responsibilities, can be applied appropriately, expeditiously and efficiently.
Action required: To notify the Greffier of the States to enable the presentation of a report on the revised Delegation Agreement to the States; Notify staff
Signature: Minister			Date of Decision: