THE average time to validate new planning applications has dropped from ten to two weeks since January, the Environment Minister said in response to questions from his predecessor during States questions.
Deputy Steve Luce, praising the efforts of planning officers to make improvements to the system, said there had also been a 30% reduction in pending applications – those which are waiting to be approved or denied.
He said to former Environment Minister Jonathan Renouf that he remained committed to delivering reforms to “make sure the planning system stays effective, efficient and able to meet the needs of the Island”.
