Planning and Building Services

Planning and Building Services enforce the laws about the development and use of land in the island and the creation of buildings.

Builders and developers need to get Building Permission – this is a range of checks to make sure that the building bye-laws have been met.

Planning Applications

For more information and advice on making planning applications see here.

Building Applications

See here for more information.

Building Bye-Laws

Building bye-laws set standards for building work. Their purpose is to protect building users by making sure that all buildings are safe and healthy places in which to live and work. The building bye-laws also aim to protect the environment through setting requirements to ensure energy efficiency in building. They are also concerned with making access to buildings easier for people with disabilities.

Appeals

See here for more information.

Enforcement

See here for more information.