PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT

Planning and EnvironmentBusiness Plan 2010

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Planning and Environment Business Plan 2010

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CONTENTS

FOREWORD 2

SECTION 1 4Introduction By The Chief Executive Officer 4Who We Are 6What We Do 6What We Do 7Our Strategic Aims 10

SECTION 2A: PRIORITY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR 2010 11Aim 11Summary Of Key Objectives And Key Performance Criteria 11

SECTION 2B: KEY ACTIVITIES, KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND KEY RISKS 15Development Control 15Building Control 17Policy and Projects 19Historic Environment 22Environmental Management and Rural Economy 25Environment Policy and Awareness 30Environmental Protection 33Fisheries and Marine Resources 35Veterinary Science 39Meteorological Service 42Corporate 45

SECTION 3: RESOURCES 48


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PLANNING AND ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENTBUSINESS PLAN

2010

FOREWORD

Our aim at the Planning and Environment Department is to look after our beautiful and unique Island environment. It is a task that brings many challenges as we strive to balance economic and social imperatives with environmental protection.

Islanders need homes to live in; our economy requires commercial and industrial development, and infrastructure projects such as waste facilities are essential to supporting Island life. But in considering such developments we must ensure that we minimise the impact on the environment.

We must put in place an Energy Policy, and associated building bye-laws, that set carbon emission targets for all new buildings and explore options for renewableenergy sources, such as tidal power. Our Energy Efficiency Service must provideadvice to householders to help them reduce carbon use, as well as supporting low income householders to insulate their homes.

Robust Environmental Impact Assessments must be undertaken for all new major developments and we must ensure that the potential impact of each and every planning application on our Island’s natural environment is fully understood, whether the affect is on our landscape, wildlife or water.

We must produce essential guidance on sustainable building and use planning gain to invest in the cycle paths, pavements and bus stops which are essential to helping Islanders make positive environmental, and lifestyle, choices.

An Air Quality Strategy will help us to protect the air we breathe and to better understand the effects of development and pollution. A contaminated land strategy will help us identify, and develop programmes and procedures for containing and managing existing and future contamination of our land and our water courses.

We will review the existing Countryside Renewal Scheme to ensure that it continues to facilitate growth and diversification in an economically viable countryside whilst protecting the Island’s bio-diversity, habits and precious species.

In addition, we will undertake master-planning and land-use planning in order to make the very best use of our limited and precious land resources.

The on-going Island Plan Review Process will be central to this and will be progressed through the year including a formal Examination in Public. The Island Plan will include strategies for balancing development need alongside the protection of our natural, built and historic environment including: urban regeneration; the impact of an ageing population; the creation of national park; support for parish communities; protecting our undeveloped coastline and brownfield development.


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During 2010 we will also continue to work on the implementation of the St HelierDevelopment and Regeneration strategy, the realisation of the Esplanade Quarter Masterplan and the North of Town Master plan which includes plans and an associated funding mechanism for a long awaited Town Park.

The establishment of a new Architectural Commission will help further drive up standards of architecture and design in the built environment, whilst a review of the historic environment protection regime will ensure better protection, management and awareness of the Island’s heritage assets.

And, in the background to all this activity, we will continue to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of all our services. Reviewing our fee structures and performance targets in order to ensure we deliver best value for all Islanders.

Senator Freddie Cohen Minister


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SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

At the beginning of 2009 the Planning and Environment Department set out with the goal of improving our departmental performance and our operational and managerial systems and, I am delighted to report, we made significant improvements.

We implemented a revised planning application management process improving determination times for planning application. This has seen performance increase from 55% in 13 weeks in 2008 to 86% in 13 weeks in 2009. We introduced two free pre-application advice services, one for the public, the other for architects. New guidance and web based information made it easier for people to submit applicants and, in the face of economic downturn, a fast track approval process was introduced for all planning applications which benefited the local economy. All this was achieved with no additional staff.

We launched our first ever Customer Charter, clearly setting out what people can expect from us and we made it easier for them to tell us what they think with new on-line and reception based comments cards. The good news is, most of them think we’re improving.

We improved our internal management and reporting structures, setting up a new management board and making better use of the intranet. As part of the States wide Have Our Say initiative we focused on improving internal communications through a staff award scheme and staff conferences. During 2010 we will be developing on this, rolling out a programme of activities and initiatives aimed at ensuring all our staff can reach their full potential.

Also 2009 saw the update and production of a risk management framework, business continuity planning, and a more robust framework for contingency planning around notifiable animal disease.

During the coming year, the Department will continue to focus on improving how we operate, looking for savings and efficiencies in-line with States spending plans. We will: play a full role in the Comprehensive Spending Review across the States and

offer support and challenge for other Departments continue to play an enabling role in delivering the economic stimulus package

through the built environment work with other States departments to ensure our major policy strategies are

aligned with Health, Economic Development, Housing and TTS undertake a major review of the Met Service looking at different options for the

future provision of local weather services; review the fees that we currently charging across all our services, making sure

that Islanders are getting best value and applying the “user pays” principles;


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work across other States Departments to look at creating new funding models that allow investment in activities that provide longer term benefits, but that require up-front resources, such as master-planning for urban areas or research and development projects that support the rural economy;

ensuring that our control frameworks such as health and safety, business continuity and risk management are in place and being used;

review distinct business processes, such as the issuing of licences, in ordercreate efficiencies across our many different services and activities and

develop a departmental IT strategy in order to drive forward business efficiencies.

2010 will be another challenging year, but I know that professionalism and dedication of my staff will help ensure that we succeed.

Andrew ScateChief Executive OfficerPlanning and Environment Department


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WHO WE ARE

The Minister for Planning and Environment is Senator Freddie Cohen. The Assistant Minister is Deputy Robert Duhamel.

The Planning Applications Panel is chaired by Connétable John Le Sueur-Gallichan. Other members included: Connétable Juliette Gallichan, Connétable Peter Hanning, Deputy Collin H Egré, Deputy Sean Power, Connétable Graeme Butcher and Deputy Jeremy Macon.

The Planning and Environment Department employs 128.8 full time equivalent stafforganised as follows:

Chief Officer

Assistant DirectorPerformance & Operations

DirectorEnvironment

DirectorPlanning & Building Services

Business Systems ManagerAssistant Director

Development ControlAssistant Director

Environmental Protection

Principal Meteorological Officer

Assistant DirectorBuilding Control

Assistant DirectorPolicy & Awareness

Assistant DirectorEnvironmental Management &

The Rural Economy

Head of Fisheries & MarineResources

States Veterinary Officer

Assistant DirectorPolicy & Projects


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WHAT WE DO

The Planning and Environment Department has three core areas of activity: Planning and Building Service; Environment and Corporate. Each of these is described below:

PLANNING AND BUILDING SERVICES DIVISIONThe Planning and Building Services Division is split into three general areas of activity with cross-divisional functions contained within each. The areas are: Policy, Projects and Historic Environment; Development Control and Building Control.

Development Control regulation of the development and use of land development of quality in the design of the built environment in relation to

development proposals

Building Control regulation of construction work to ensure that buildings are safe and suitable for

their intended use monitoring site work to ensure that planning conditions are satisfied thereby

assisting in the enforcement of the planning process

Policy, Projects and Historic Environment development of a planning policy framework that underpins the Island’s

planning system, principally represented by the Island Plan and supplementary planning guidance;

direct implementation of specific planning interventions derived from the Island Plan to secure planning objectives;

assessment of buildings and places of architectural, archaeological and historic importance in order to protect those of special importance;

provide policy, guidance and advice to ensure that the special importance of Jersey’s historic environment is protected and managed appropriately;

promote knowledge and awareness of historic environment

Enforcement regulation of breaches of the Law, to uphold the requirements of the planning

and building control legislation

Legal Searches provision of specific details relating to land or buildings in the process of

conveyancing

ENVIRONMENT DIVISIONThe Environment Division is split into six general areas of activity: Environmental Protection, Environmental Management and the Rural Economy, Fisheries and Marine Resources, Meteorological Services, States Veterinary Officer and Policy and Projects. A further explanation of what is undertaken within these areas is as follows:

Environmental Management and the Rural Economy Manage the delivery of the Rural Economy Strategy and the Government’s

relationship with this sector of the economy; Develop management regimes and specifications for all the Island’s natural

open spaces and footpaths, look after the sites designated as Sites of Special


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Interest (SSI), provide land management advice to other landowners and organise volunteer labour

Monitor and measure the Island’s biodiversity and create action plans to protect species and habitats; scrutinise and advise on development proposals to protect wildlife

Provision of an advisory service to growers and to the dairy industry and specialist diagnosis of plant pests and diseases, as well as the analysis of soil, water and plant tissue samples and the research and demonstration of techniques to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture

Administer and monitor the Countryside Renewal Scheme to ensure best value for money is gained

Control of the sale and use of agricultural land.

Environment Policy and Awareness Co-ordination and facilitation of the development of environmental policy and

the establishment of approaches to novel work areas across the range of States activities e.g. Energy Policy and environmental taxation, coastal zone management and resource efficiency in the construction industry.

Managing the business of groups such as the Jersey Environment Forum. Reviewing Environmental Impact Assessments for major projects. Delivery of education and awareness programmes for visitors, locals and

schools and the management of existing visitor centres and develop further centres as appropriate.

Environmental Protection ensuring the management of the Island’s water resources is environmentally

and economically sustainable, monitoring the aquatic environment and regulating Jersey Water to ensure adequate supply of wholesome water

pollution control and pollution prevention development and operation of a control system for the collection, movement,

storage, treatment, export and disposal of wastes maintain the Island’s ability to export produce through a system of inspections check incoming plant material for disease and destroy where necessary and

monitor for destructive plant disease in native plant stocks control of the storage, transport and use of pesticides to international standards

Fisheries and Marine Resources Regulation of commercial and leisure fisheries, aquaculture and the marine

environment in 800 square miles of Jersey waters, the delivery of EU commitments, Jersey-UK agreements and local treaties and the protection of marine resources and ecosystems.

Veterinary Services Promote best animal health and welfare practice for all farmed and domestic

species by providing advice and investigating adverse welfare complaints. Exercise controls to prevent the incursion of notifiable animal, poultry and fish

diseases to protect the health of animals, poultry and fish. Respond to reports of suspect notifiable disease with commensurate action. Protect public health by carrying out necessary actions at the States abattoir Facilitate the export of animals and animal products from the Island.


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Meteorological Services Provision of meteorological aviation services to Channel Island airfields and in

support of Air Navigation Services in the Channel Islands Control Zone Provision of a comprehensive shipping forecast and wind warning service to

the Channel Islands Provision of weather services to the Channel Islands’ communities and

specialised service to meet the needs of specific industries Climate analysis

Our stakeholders are other States Departments, the agricultural, horticultural and fishing industries, the business community, non governmental organisations and the public of the Island.

We administer the following Laws and their subordinate legislation: Agricultural Land (Control of Sales and Leases) (Jersey) Law 1974 Agricultural Marketing (Jersey) Law 1953 Animals (Trapping)(Jersey) Law 1961 Animal Welfare (Jersey) Law 2004 Artificial Insemination of Domestic Animals (Jersey) Law 1952 Conservation of Wildlife (Jersey) Law 2000 Dangerous Wild Animals (Jersey) Law 1999 Diseases of Animals (Jersey) Law 1956 Diseases of Animals (Rabies) (Jersey) Law 1976 European Communities Legislation (Implementation) (Jersey) Law 1996 Fertilisers and Feeding Stuffs (Jersey) Law 1950 Food and Environmental Protection Act 1985 (Jersey) Pesticides (Jersey) Law 1991 Planning and Building (Environmental Impact Assessment) (Jersey) Order 2006 Plant Health (Jersey) Law 2003 Sea Fisheries (Jersey) Law 1994 Sea Fisheries (Channel Islands) Order 1973 Loi (1894) sur la coupe et la pêche des vraics Sea Beaches (Removal of sand and stone) (Jersey) Law 1963

Protection of Agricultural Land (Jersey) Law 1964 Slaughter of Animals (Jersey) Law 1962 Waste Management (Jersey) Law 2005 Water Pollution (Jersey) Law 2000 Water Resources (Jersey) Law 2006 Water (Jersey) Law 1972 as amended Weeds (Jersey) Law 1961

The Department also administers various EU and international Conventions and Directives etc.

CORPORATECorporate activities are delivered across both divisions of the Department. They encompass finance, HR, IT and performance management including:

management of staff and resources to ensure delivery of efficient, effective services and in accordance with financial directives


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management and development of geo-spatial information and systems and business specific IT systems

business reporting and performance management

STAKEHOLDERSStakeholders for the Planning and Building Services Division are other States Departments, the construction industry and the general public.

We administer the following Laws and associated secondary legislation:

Planning and Building (Jersey) Law 2002, as amended.Planning and Building (Public Inquiries) (Jersey) Order 2008 Building Bye-Laws (Jersey) 2007Planning and Building (Building Bye-Laws) (Jersey) Order 2007Planning and Building (Application Publication) (Jersey) Order 2006Planning and Building (Display of Advertisements) (Jersey) Order 2006Planning and Building (Environmental Impact) (Jersey) Order 2006Planning and Building (General Development) (Jersey) Order 2008Planning and Building (Island Plan) (Jersey) Order 2007Planning and Building (Movable Structures) (Jersey) Order 2006Planning and Building (Fees) (Jersey) Order 2008 (to be replaced by 2009) High Hedges (Jersey) Law 2008High Hedges (Application Fee) (Jersey) Order 2008 (to be replaced by 2009)

OUR VALUES We put the customer at the heart of everything we do We take pride in delivering an effective public service for Jersey We relentlessly drive out waste and inefficiency We will always be fair and honest and act with integrity We constantly look for ways to improve what we do and are flexible and open to

change We will achieve success in all we do by working together

OUR STRATEGIC AIMS

The States of Jersey Strategic Plan 2009 – 2014 charges the Planning and Environment Department with responsibility for protecting and enhancing our natural and built environment (priority 13).

We are committed to drawing up a delivery plan and to working with other States Departments to ensure delivery of this aim.


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SECTION 2A: PRIORITY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS FOR 2010

AIMAt Planning and Environment Department it is our job to look after the environment. This includes our sea, water, air, land and buildings. It also means working to ensure that Jersey has a thriving, sustainable community and economy.

SUMMARY OF KEY OBJECTIVES AND KEY PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Objective 1: Protect and enhance the natural and built environmentSuccess criteria:

(i) Introduce an integrated energy policy in order to secure an affordable and sustainable energy supply. Assess whether the Island’s natural resources could be a future sustainable source of energy, for example tidal power.

Strategic Plan Priority: 3, 13

(ii) Work towards a low carbon economy including:

Energy Policy to set energy and carbon reduction targets, including targets relating to States’ activities

strengthening building bye-law; giving priority to energy saving measures in refurbishment projects and setting carbon emission targets for all new buildings

promoting Carbon Offset scheme developing best practice relating to reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

from agriculture


(iii) Implement or contribute to the delivery of initiatives that reduce waste, energy use, pollution and the effects of climate change including:

ongoing delivery of Energy Efficiency Programme and Jersey Energy Trust* supporting development of an Air Quality Strategy* supporting development of a sustainable transport policy* initiating development of a Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation

strategy


(iv) Deliver an effective environmental protection regime for the Island including: waste management regulation; protection of our water resources; regulation of dumping and building at sea.Strategic Plan Priority: 13

(v) Ensure the unique character of the Island’s built and natural environment is maintained and enhanced including: protecting the historic built environment development, implementation and monitoring of planning policy framework,

including Island Plan and associated supplementary guidance promoting high standards of architecture


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securing delivery of art in the built environment ongoing delivery of Coastal Zone Management Strategy

support bio-diversity including monitoring of key habitatsStrategic Plan Priority: 13, 16

(vi) Support delivery of environmental education through the ECO-ACTIVE campaign.Strategic Plan Priority: 13

Objective 2: Support a strong, environmentally sustainable economySuccess criteria:

(i) Invest in environmental policies that have the potential for long-term cost savings including: investment in local energy efficiency services * explore opportunities for micro-generation of energy and bio-fuels

Strategic Plan Priority: 2(ii) Support diverse, modern and adaptable industries including:

Rural Economy Strategy to support a vibrant, working countryside States Vet Service and Fisheries Management to support viable livestock farming,

fishing and aquaculture industries that adhere to European Standards provision of essential meteorological services to airport, harbours, local industry and

the public improved development control service to deliver faster decisions and increased

permitted development rights development control service to support local industries where appropriate Island Plan to identity appropriate land to support diverse economy

Strategic Plan Priority: 2(iii) Deliver regulatory services that support industry best practice and create public confidence

including: Waste management, exports and licensing Planning and building control Heritage protection and management Fisheries protection States Vet Service Water resources (inc. European Bathing Water Directive and Water Framework

Directive) Pest and disease control

Strategic Plan Priority: 13

(iv) Island Plan to facilitate and support long-term sustainable economic growth that does not diminish our natural capital including identifying appropriate land for affordable housing, tourism; commercial and industrial uses

Strategic Plan Priority: 2, 13, 14

(v) Devise policies to mitigate the effect of an increased population on the natural and built environment including: Island Plan to identify sufficient development sites without further rezoning of

green areas and whilst protecting the historic environment


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Supplementary planning guidance and the development control policy to make innovative use of urban areas through regeneration

deliver Energy policy and initiating development of a Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation strategy


Objective 3: Deliver policies and services that respond to public need and which protect the environment

Success criteria:(i) Ensure Island Plan secures provision of affordable housing on large developments

and ensure that unit mix and tenure types meet prevailing demand


(ii) Protect society from the impact of plant and animal diseases and ensure high standards of animal health and welfare including delivery of notifiable animal diseases contingency plans and associated vaccination programmes


(iii) Use planning and building policies to protect the public and supporting their wellbeing including:

supporting assessment of risks and hazards relating to infrastructure and other development

maintaining health and safety standards for building users ensuring access for people with disabilities supporting “Designing out crime” ensuring the design of the built environment facilitates health lifestyles ensuring public rights of way and access to the countryside


(iv) Support maintenance and development of the Island’s infrastructure including: planning policy and gain to provide for associated infrastructure needs arising

from new development legislation and regulation to ensure operators deliver best practice and spend

on appropriate mitigation and prevention worksStrategic Plan Priority: 10

Objective 4: Manage resources and deliver effective, efficient services Success criteria:

(i) Deliver departmental IT strategy which results in business efficiency including: Maximising use of web Reviewing management of Jersey Map and geo-spatial information Maximising integration and use of existing business systems


(ii) Deliver services in accordance with Department’s Customer Charter


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Strategic Plan Priority: 3(iii) Provide and review options for future provision of a local weather services to meet

the needs of the Channel Islands communities

Strategic Plan Priority: 4(iv) Management costs optimised to ensure maximum resources are directed to

essential services and strategic plan prioritiesStrategic Plan Priority: 3

(v) Review fees on an annual basis to ensure user pays levels are achieved

Strategic Plan Priority: 3(vi) Staff developed and managed to help them achieve their full potential

Strategic Plan Priority: 3(vii) Ensure all appropriate control frameworks are in place for example business continuity

and risk management


*subject to securing funding


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SECTION 2B: KEY ACTIVITIES, KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS AND KEY RISKS

1.Ref

2.Activity

3.Key Performance Indicators

4.Target

5.ImpYear

6.Key Risks

7. DKO*

Development ControlDC 1 Process planning

applications.Industry/economic support provided through fast track service

Customer service levels to accord with Customer Charter

Assessments to include issues relating to: risks and hazards; health and safety; healthy lifestyles; designing out crime; access for people with disabilities.

95% of Officer delegated decisions in 13 weeks

95% of Panel/ Minister decisions in 16 weeks.

O Service cuts and failure to meet income targets impacting available resources.

Delays created through Increased political involvement.

2 (ii)2 (iii)3 (iii)

DC 2 Undertake Environmental Impact Assessment

EIA’s delivered on time 100% EIA’s in timescale: 2 weeks – Screening8 weeks – Scoping10 weeks - Review

O Service cuts and failure to meet income targets impacting available resources.

2 (iii)2 (v)

DC3 Process high hedge applications.


95% of high hedges applications processed within agreed timeframe.

O 2 (v)

DC4 Provide advice and guidance to industry and the public.

Offer: drop-in advice service to the public architects pre-application advice

service

Free service offered 5 days per week in accordance with Customer Charter.

O/2010

Increasing demand outstrips available resources.

2 (ii)2 (iii)


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2.Activity


4.Target

5.ImpYear

6.Key Risks

7. DKO*

Issue new customer focused guidance notes.

Q3. New Application Forms guidance note completed.

Q3 New extensions guidance note completed

DC5 Review and, where relevant, increase permitted development rights

Produce new General Development Order.

Review complete Q4.

Reduce requirement of minor, non-essential applications.

2010 Loss of revenue from reduced applications.

2 (ii)

DC 6 Ensure robust, defensibleplanning decisions.

Consider all Requests for Reconsideration made by applicants.

Defend Royal Court and Review Board decisions where required.

>70% of decisions successfully defended in Court

O Political decisions can be difficult to defend.Overturned decisions will result in (unbudgeted) costs.

2 (iii)

DC 7 Enforce planning control Effective, timely service. Initial response to all complaints/queries in 5 working days

Course of action agreed within 20 working days, including timeframe for on-site resolution.

O Political involvement can lengthen cases.

Loss of resource

2 (iii)

DC 8 Process application for planning and property searches


Applications processed within 10 working days.

O Failure to meet income targets due to downturn in market.

2 (ii)


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1.Ref

2.Activity


4.Target

5.ImpYear

6.Key Risks

7. DKO*

DC 9 Review format and structure of public planning meetings (Ministerial and Planning Applications Panel).

Ensure meetings are relevant, timely and cost effective.

Q4. Review completed 2010 Lack of political consensusand reduced public access.

4 (v)

DC10 Negotiate planning gain where appropriate

Where practical additional infrastructure needs rising from new development to be negotiated via planning gain.

Number of projects paid for by developers. Delivery of infrastructure in timeframes stipulated in POA and/or planning conditions

2010 Failure to reach agreement on POA.

3 (iv)

Building Control BC 1 Amend building bye-laws in

relation to improving fire safety provisions.

Low number of injuries / deaths resulting from fires in buildings

Bye-laws implemented Q4 2010 Lack of political / industry support

2 (iii) 3 (iii)

BC 2 Amend building bye-laws in relation to reducing pollution from oil storage tanks.

Reduced number of pollution incidents.

Bye-laws implemented Q2 2010 Lack of political / industry support

2 (iii) 3 (iii)

BC 3 Progress amendments to building bye-lawrequirements in order to: improve energy efficiency

in new and existing buildings

Energy demand in new buildings reduced by at least 20%

Revised bye-laws implemented in timely fashion after completion of Carbon intensity review.

2010 -2012

Delays due to potential lack of political and industry consensus with proposals.

1 (ii)


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1.Ref

2.Activity


4.Target

5.ImpYear

6.Key Risks

7. DKO*

set carbon emission targets for all new buildings

Note: subject to outcome of review of Carbon Intensity of Fuels.

BC 4 Secure the health, safety, welfare and convenience of all building users and the conservation of fuel and power in buildings, by appropriate enforcement of the building bye-laws: through the assessment

and determination of applications for building permission:

Inspection of building work at key stages of construction.

Issuing certificates of compliance at completion of work.

through the serving of enforcement notices and prosecutions as necessary

Completion certificates issued for all developments, or action taken to secure compliance where bye-law contraventions exist.

100% of all sites with works in progress inspected at all statutory notification stages and at intervals not exceeding 90 days

O Lack of suitably qualified and experienced staff.

2 (iii) 3 (iii)


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1.Ref

2.Activity


4.Target

5.ImpYear

6.Key Risks

7. DKO*

BC 5 Enforce the dangerous building provisions of the Planning and Building Law to ensure public safety.

No injuries to members of the public resulting from defective buildings

Respond to all complaints about dangerous buildings on same working day.


3 (iii)

BC 6 Respond to appeals and determine disputes over interpretation of the bye-law requirements.

Low number of Royal court appeals and successful outcome

Less than 0.5% of all applications resulting in disputes being referred to court.


2 (iii) 3 (iii)

BC 7 Deliver services in accordance with customer charter.

Low number of complaints relating to customer services.

All targets in customer charter delivered.Assess 95% of applications in 5 weeks.


4 (ii)

Policy and Projects PP 1 Develop and maintain

legislative framework.Planning and Building (Jersey) Law amended to provide new process for proper consideration of amendments to the Island Plan

Principal Law amended before States consider current Island Plan Review in 2010

2010 Amendment not approved or delayed by States/Privy Council

2(iii)

PP 2 P&B(J)Law amended to provide explicit provision for: Conservation Area designation; transitional provisions for Building

Bye Laws; other procedurals issues identified

during use of new law

Principal Law amended in 2010 2010 Amendment not approved or delayed by States/Privy Council

1(v)2(iii)


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1.Ref

2.Activity


4.Target

5.ImpYear

6.Key Risks

7. DKO*

PP 3 New law introduced for the protection of artefacts of archaeological or historic significance

Draft law developed and consulted upon in 2010. New law approved by States and introduced in 2011.

2011 Loss of law drafting time.Failure to secure agreement of key stakeholders

1(v) 2(iii)

PP 4 Policy development New Island Plan 2010 approved and adopted by the States

Examination in Public of Draft Plan and representations held in Q1/Q2Draft Island Plan lodged Q2/Q3Island Plan approved and adopted Q3/Q4

2010 Fundamental revision of strategic basis of Plan required as a result of representations

1(v)2(ii) 2(iv) 2(v) 3(i)3(iii)

PP 5 Island Plan Annual Monitoring Report, including indicators established

Indicators and monitoring report template established and data sources identified in Q1/ Q2

2010 Lack of resources and IT capacity to monitor.Incorrect data capture by DCA.

1(v)2 (ii)2 (iv) 2 (v) 3(i)

PP 6 Development and assessment of Village Plans

Adoption of Village Plan O/2010

No budget or resource to assist Parishes, therefore dependent on their ability to fund

1(v) 3(i)

PP 7 Provide policy guidance to industry and the public.

Existing supplementary planning guidance reviewed and revised inc: sustainable development and

construction (in partnership with BC)

Parking density; amenity space standards; the Countryside Character Appraisal and affordable housing

Listed SPG’s prepared Q2.Programme of work and resources for review andrevision of other SPGestablished Q4.

2010 Lack of resources. Challenge to standards contrary to Island Plan.

1(v) 2(iii) 2(v) 3(i)3(iii)


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1.Ref

2.Activity


4.Target

5.ImpYear

6.Key Risks

7. DKO*

PP 8 North of Town Masterplan approved and adopted.

Revised draft lodged Q1. Approved and adopted Q2

2010 Underlying strategy not supported and economic viability undermined.No budget for additional North of Town work or revisions.

1(v) 2(v)

PP 9 Provide timely design and policy advice on planning applications and drive up standards of design in the building environment

Critical appraisal of specific cases from Jersey Architecture Commission secured.Design quality enhanced.Facilitate delivery of Percentage for Art policy.

O Advice not sought 1(v)

PP 10 Policy implementation Enable and review development of the St Helier Waterfront

Approval of Reserved Matters arising from Esplanade Quarter planning applicationsDeal with planning applications and revisions to schemes at Castle Quay 2, Westwater and Zephyrus schemes.

2010 -2011

Development does not proceed in current economic climate.

Requirement to review existing planning framework

2 (ii)2 (iv)2 (v)

PP 11 Enable and review development proposals from the States of Jersey Property Holdings and or States of Jersey Development Company Ltd(JDC)

Redevelopment of disposed of or existing States property and assets to support urban regeneration

Exploring options relating to master-planning for East of Albert, Fort Regent area.

O/2010

Failure to establish JDC.Lack of resources and cross departmental working.

1(v) 2(v)


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1.Ref

2.Activity


4.Target

5.ImpYear

6.Key Risks

7. DKO*

PP 12 Ensure water management issues considered in masterplanning

Impact on water resources managed (pollution; grey water; water usage)

O 1 (iv)

PP 13 Support development and implementation of urban renewal schemes

Development and implementation of urban renewal schemes in 2010 – 2011 (eg: Cheapside)

2001-2011

Lack of resources 2(v)

PP 14 Assist implementation of measures to promote and enable more active lifestyles

Development of infrastructure and initiatives to encourage and enable cycling and walking

O Lack of resources 1(iii)3 (iii)

PP 15 Support the determination of planning applications and planning obligations on sites the subject of development briefs

Planning applications on rezoned sites for affordable and elderly homes meet the requirements of development briefs

O 3(i)3 (iv)

PP16 Develop and implement tree protection regime

Provision of advice on issues relatingto tree protection in accordance with the Customer Charter.

Provide protection to high amenity trees.

O Lack of resources (particularly in relation to lack of tree expertise in P&E).

2(iii)

Historic Environment HE 1 Review historic environment

protection regimeDevelopment, consultation and implementation of Conservation Areas;

Conservation Area for St Helier developed and consulted upon Q2

Conservation Area for St Helier approved and adopted Q3/4

2010 Strategic approach to area-based protection resisted. Limited stakeholder buy-in.Lack of resources for consultation.

1(v)


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1.Ref

2.Activity


4.Target

5.ImpYear

6.Key Risks

7. DKO*

Proposed GDO amended to establish regulatory regime for CAs developed and consulted upon Q1 and adopted Q2/3

HE 2 Development of streamlined

processes for ecclesiastical buildings and other institutional landowners

Streamlined process for dealing with SSI applications for ecclesiastical buildings established and adopted, following consultation with key stakeholders by Q2;

Management agreements established with institutional landowners for works to SSIs Q4

2010 Lack of resources and support by key stakeholders.

1(v) 4(ii)

HE3 Support, in partnership with other key stakeholders, the potential for CI World Heritage Site status bid

Phase 1 survey of potential heritage asset base, based on fortifications, across the CI in 2010

2010 Failure to meet bid criteria.Lack of political support in CIor UK procedures disenfranchise CI.Lack of resource. Need ESC funding.

1(v)

HE 4 Implement historic environment protection regime

Provision of historic environment advice on planning and SSI applications in accordance with the Customer Charter.

95% of responses related to historic buildings within 3 weeks;80% of responses related to archaeology within 3 weeks

O Inability to reach performance standards due to lack of resources and volume of work.

2(iii)


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HE 5 Manage historic environment protection regime through SLA with Jersey Heritage Trust

Resurvey of Island’s heritage assets in partnership with Jersey Heritage Trust

Specification and programme for resurvey of Island’s heritage assets developed;First phase of resurvey work commissioned and undertaken during 2010Review SLA for 2010.

2010 -2011

Lack of resources 1(v)

HE 6 Review and reduce the number of proposed SSI (historic, archaeological, architectural and traditional)

50 pSSIs reviewed in 2010 2010 Lack of resource. Lack of community and stakeholder buy-in.

1(v)

HE 7 Integrate administrative process for review of SSIs with existing IT systems

Integration of Listing process for SSI with Merlin system

2010 Lack of resource, IT support and functionality.

4(i)

HE 8 Promote and raise awareness of historic environment

Establish and secure, in partnership with Jersey Heritage Trust, better public access to the Historic Environment Record

Access to baseline level of data for each heritage asset via www in 2010

2010 Failure to secure IT resource and to link data to GIS. Lack of resource for comprehensive data cleaning.

1(v)

HE 9 Develop and contribute to the publication of an annual report on the State of the Island’s Heritage, by Jersey Heritage

Publication of Annual Report in Q2

2010 Failure to secure data. 1(v)

HE10 Administration of historic environment grants scheme.

To lever a level expenditure on the repair and conservation of the historic built fabric at a ratio of 2:1 (private: public).

O Lack of resource. Public/political concern about lack of public subsidy to fund privately owned historic building repair.

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Environmental Management and Rural EconomyEMRE 1

Review key services in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness. Where appropriate, develop associated business case/funding models.

Reviews to include: Countryside renewal scheme in

context of rural economy strategy inc. exploring options for hedgerow and allotments.

Review complete: Q2 2010 Lack of support for change process.

2 (ii)

Land management contracts and responsibilities


1 (v)

Licence management process(Department wide)

Q4 2010 – Q1 2011 Lack of support for change process.

2 (ii)

Team structure (to inc. ecology and countryside)


1 (v)

Laboratory service inc. research and development programme and cost recovery.


2 (ii)

EMRE 2

Support and enhance biological diversity and implement Jersey’s bio-diversity strategy.

Create 5 new bio-diversity action plans for priority species (BAP).

On-going delivery of monitoring strategy

50% of BAP’s monitoring task completed (monitoring to focus on Jersey birds, bats and butterflies)

2010 Lack of resources for implementation.

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EMRE 3

Manage land administered by the Department, including registered Sites of Special Interest (SSI’s) in a manner which: supports biological

diversity maintains population of

threatened species minimises harm of

invasive species protects historic

monuments from damage enables safe and

appropriate access by the public

200 land management projects delivered.

Publish site management plans in accordance with SSI designation requirements.

New grazing projects established on grasslands and health land.

Regular inspection of access routes.

80% of all access routes inspected on a six weekly basis.

Review 100% of site management plans every 5 years from date of publication.

O Failure to sustain relationships critical to delivery.

3 (iii)

EMRE 4

Ensure land of significant habitat value is protected.

Develop National Park proposals and management plan pending outcome of Island Plan consultation process.

Identifying and designating new SSI’s.

Commence development of National Park management plan Q3-4.

Development management plans for 4 new ecological SSI’s.

2010 National Park proposed rejected as part of Island Plan.

1 (v)

EMRE 5

Raise awareness of the natural environment and public involvement in its conservation through:

Review Ecology Fund investment in order to ensure best financial return.

90% of Jersey Ecology Fund projects successfully implemented.

2010 Failure to demonstrate delivery under financial regulations.

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a programme of public awareness raising (nature walks; schools visits; information materials etc)

organisation and administration of Environment Week and Jersey Ecology Fund

Review all interpretation and awareness materials.

EMRE 6

Build community and social capital through the effective involvement of volunteers and community groups

Provision of volunteering opportunities that support skills development.

Public engagement in, and ownership of, National Park management plan (including Ranger scheme).

Volunteers involved in 75% of BAP and habitat management projects.

O Lack of volunteer capacity 1 (v)

EMRE 7

Audits requirements of and, where appropriate, ensure compliance with multilateral international agreements inc: Convention on biological

diversity EC Bird and Habitat Eurobats Ramsar

Agreements upheld through enforcement of associated policy and legislation.

Monitor and report on all key compliance indicators.

O Lack of legislative framework and resources.

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EMRE 8

Establish biological records centre and monitoring programme. To include introduction of new IS systems (hand held monitoring devises and software).

Provision of metrics to support BAP, MEA’s and key habit management. Metrics to be included in annual Environment report.

Establish protocols for data input.

100% priority sites monitored on a monthly basis

2010 Familiarisation of new technology. Lack of access to IT support.

1 (v)

EMRE 9

Administer the Conservation of Wildlife Law (Jersey) 2000 including ensuring compliance with, and enforcement of, the wildlife law, within development control process.

Re-structure team in order to build capacity, skills and knowledge in key individuals in relation to development control.

Issue control licenses under wildlife law.

Amend schedules as required to ensure appropriate species protection.

Restructured team in place Q2. O Staffing: Single point dependency.

1 (v)

EMRE 10

Explore options relating to: reduction of greenhouse

gas emissions from agriculture

micro-generation of energy and bio-fuels

Develop options paper in consultation with Industry.

Paper developed Q3 (as part of Rural Economy Strategy White Paper)

2010 Lack of expert knowledge and consensus

1 (ii)2 (i)


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EMRE 11

Minimise impact of statutory and non-statutory pests and diseases including provision of advice to

industry raising public awareness

of, and involvement in, outbreak reporting

Responding to outbreaks of pests or diseases in a timely manner.

Roll out implementation plan for casebook database in order to improve reporting and monitoring and support departmental efficiencies.

Respond in 2 working days.

Testing of case book system Q1 – Q4

2010-2011

Resources and compatibility with other IS systems.

2 (iii)3 (ii)

EMRE 12

Reduce pesticide use and advocate integrated approach to pest and disease control.

Investigate potential research and development projects focusing on alternative control methods. Secure capital funding.

Outdoor plot experiments rolled out Q4

2010 Failure to secure capital funding.

1 (iv)2 (ii)

EMRE 13

Support rural economy through provision of effective laboratory and diagnostic service for potato cyst nematode

Review existing laboratory service including undertaking Growers survey.

Review completed Q1 - Q2 2010 Lack of industry consensus. 2 (ii)

EMRE 14

Ensure appropriate statutory framework in place.

Revise Plant Health Order and ensure accordance with EU Directives.

Ensure compliance with monitoring obligations in relation to key pest and diseases.

Continued membership and participation in the European Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO)

Directives updated for inclusion in new Plant Health Order updated Q2 2011.

2010-2011

EPPO membership fees paid in Euros and subject to interest rate fluctuations.

Delays to EU legislative process effecting plant health review.

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Environment Policy and AwarenessEPA 1

Introduce an integrated energy policy, which supports low carbon economy.

States agreed policy to include: energy and carbon reduction

targets for all sectors i.e. industry, government and domestic.

assessment of Island’s natural renewable energy resources (inc. tidal power)

Q2: consultation on white paper

Q4: redrafted White Paper to States

2010 Lack of political consensus. 1 (i)1 (ii)2 (v)

EPA 2

Initiate development of a Climate Change and Adaptation Strategy

Develop policy based on agreed Energy policy.

Q4 2010 /Q1 2011: commence scoping

2010 -2012

Failure to adopt policy will impact ability to develop Climate Change strategy.

1 (iii)

EPA 3

Ongoing delivery of Energy Efficiency Service (EES) and Jersey Energy Trust* inc: promotion of Carbon Off-

set scheme investment in local energy

efficiency services

(Note in States Business Plan stated was funding dependent)

Reduced levels of energy consumption.

Number of households assisted by EES.

Meet Phase 1 targets as defined in Terms of Reference for the EES

2010 Market cannot deliver interventions within proposed timescales.

Inadequate uptake of scheme by target group.

Core funding runs out end Q2 2010.

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EPA 4

Develop an Air Quality Strategy

(Note in States Business Plan stated was funding dependent)

Q2: Production of Green Paper

Q3: Green Paper consultation

Q4: Develop White Paper

Q1 2011: Bring White Paper to States for debate

An agreed and fundedAir Quality Strategy

2010 -2011

No resource for implementation.

1 (iii)

EPA 5

Support delivery of environmental education across all sectors (government, community, business and schools) through ECO-ACTIVE

Continuing implementation of ECO-ACTIVE programme.

Integration of ECO-ACTIVE.je into gov.je

Introduce and implement ECO-ACTIVE Sustainable Schools programme

Assist TTS with introduction of ECO-ACTIVE Travel.

Deliver awareness campaigns e.g. bottled water; healthy air in the home; environmental improvement plan for SoJ.

Determine applications for ECO-ACTIVE Business accreditation within 2 weeks (customer charter).

Q2: Launch ECO-ACTIVE Sustainable Schools programme and deliver inset training for teachers

Q1 and O: Create toolkit and support businesses and other States Departments to develop and introduce workplace travel plans.

50% increase in States Departments signed up to ECO-ACTIVE Business.

O/2010

Ability of frontline staff to give time to initiative

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EPA 6

Facilitate and support the development of cross-departmental environmental policy and policies that requires environmental input e.g. Transport Policy, Procurement Strategy, Migration Policy, Island Plan, New Directions.

(Note in States Business Plan stated this was funding dependent)

Respond and input to consultations as required.

Develop policy and guidelines for Strategic Environmental Assessment

States-wide integrated policy development e.g. a transport policy that contributes to the aims of Energy Policy and Air Quality Strategy

ECO-ACTIVE to assist with promoting environmental policy consultations.

2010 Unable to resource as required input is often unknown.

Consultation views not taken on board / affordable

1 (iii)2 (iv)2 (v)

EPA 7

Manage the business of internal and external multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups to ensure stakeholder involvement in environmental policy initiation and development.

Review roles of Environment Forum and Advisory Group on Environmental Sustainability.

Participate in BIC(E) and BIC(E) Energy workstreams

Integrated policy development that reflects the aspirations of the community

2010 Ability of group to respond within required timescales.

EPA8 Administer advice on and review relevant international environmental policy and legislation. Survey, report and administer as required by international agreements to which the Island is asignatory.

All requests for information from DCA responded to within requested timescale.

No critical reports on Jersey by other governments or international bodies

Full compliance with all existing Multi-lateral environmental agreements by end of 2010.

95% of CITES licenses issued in 15 working days.

2010/O

Legislation and policy not approved by SoJ e.g. adoption of Air Quality Strategy, Energy Policy

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EPA 9

Produce an electronic annual Director of the Environment report highlight key metrics

Production of the report Report to States on an annual basis Q4

2010 No resources

Environmental ProtectionEP 1 Ongoing implementation of

Water Resource law. Commencement of licensing in

accordance with legally stipulated time scales

Delivery of ongoing awareness of need to register/license boreholes

Ensure water management issues considered as part of land use master planning

100% of licenses issued in accordance with all legally stipulated timeframes

O Staffing: single point staffing dependencies.

2 (iii)

EP 2 Monitor and protect controlled waters from pollution and ensure compliance with appropriate directives inc: European Bathing Water Water Framework Waste Water Treatment

Responding to, and enforcing regulations in respect of pollution incidents

Establishing long term data sets Delivery of “Oil Care” awareness

campaign to reduce oil related pollution

Delivery of a diffuse pollution scheme raising awareness among rural land users

Ongoing, measurable improvement in quality of controlled waters (reported annual in Director of Environment)

O Non- compliance by third parties resulting in no improvements.

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EP3 Respond to recommendations of Comptroller and Auditor General’s review of environmental protection and policy setting.

Develop funded implementation plan based on review findings (pending receipt of CAG report).

Plan in place within 6 months of CAG report.

2010 Lack of funds and political support to implement recommendations.

1 (iv)

EP4 Investigate and develop scope for contaminated land strategy.

Continued review of existing contaminated sites

Establish future funding models for on-going delivery and control of the strategy

Scope development Q4 2010 Non-delivery due to increase in day-to-day operational priorities

1 (iv) 2 (iii)

EP5 Ongoing implementation of waste management law.

Issuing of licences in timescales set out in legislation

Inspection of waste facilities to ensure compliance with waste license conditions and best practice inc. appropriate mitigation and prevention work

Annual reduction in non-compliance (after initially anticipated spike on issue of new waste licenses)

Annual reduction in identified transgressions resulting in reduction in pollution incidents

O Failure to engage with waste operatives resulting in high levels of non-compliance.

3 (iv)

EP6 Ensure all waste movements handled in accordance with law and best practice.

Authorisation of waste exports leaving the Island for disposal.

100% of all waste exports authorised.

O Failure to engage with waste operators/exporters resulting in high levels of non-compliance.

3 (iv)

EP7 Ensure best practice in relation to end of life disposal for waste streams

Develop options paper. Options paper developed end Q2

2010 Non-delivery due to increase in day-to-day operational priorities

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EP8 In association with industry review pest and disease inspection and control regimes relating to: plant health, crops and

vegetation veterinary fisheries weeds policy

Review current resource commitment in order to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of services across environmental protection services.

Review conducted Q3 2010 No consensus reached with the industry.

2 (iii)3 (ii)

EP9 Seek to reduce levels of pesticides used and minimise pollution incidents caused by use of illegal pesticides.

Ensure proactive and consistent enforcement of pesticides regulations

Audit and record all stored pesticides

Dispose of banned/ revocated products

Dispose of 100% of banned/revocated products within one month of audit

O Lag in implementation of new law

2 (iii)3 (ii)

Fisheries and Marine ResourcesF 1 Undertake sound scientific

surveys, surveillance and monitoring.

Undertake annual monitoring and key research in critical management areas.

Annual Lobster CPUE survey and larval survey Q2.

Annual Logbook analysis Q1 for previous year. Conduct quarterly comparisons if necessitated by changes in species populations.

O Cash for purchase of fish and reward system not available.

Insufficient time for studies due to high priority statutory duties.

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Annual inspection of Ormer populations Q2

Annual Whelk Survey Q1

Annual Seagrass bed survey Q3 (resources permitting)

Ray tagging study Q1 and Q2F 2 Regulation and enforcement

of fishing (commercial and leisure) inc: Inspections at Sea, Offshore Reefs Premises Landings Liaison with British Sea Fisheries Officers Shore Anglers and Low Water Fishermen Beaches (Trots and Nets)

Measure number of boardings/inspections of landings and relate to number of infractions

Monitor on quarterly basis existing target of less than 2.7 infractions (landings of undersized fish or shellfish) per 100 inspections.

If target exceeded review circumstances and strategy.

O Collapse of fishery due to over or unregulated fishing

2 (iii)

F3 Implementation of FEPA regulations (Food and Environment Protection Act).

Respond to all requests to dump or build at sea. Refuse or issue licenses in timely manner (timescales dictated by scope/significance of request).

Review FEPA in light of introduction of UK Marine Act.

Timely issue of licences.

Review complete Q3.

O Illegal dumping of material. 1 (iv)


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F4 Implement the Coastal Zone Management Strategy.

Development of individual management plans for Island’s four Ramsar sites.

Marine Stewardship Council accreditation of lobster fishery.

Develop aquaculture strategyoutlining options for potential future development of the aquaculture industry.

Q4 Ramsar management plans adopted.

Q3 Accreditation achieved.

Q2 Strategy developed.

2010 Lack of resources to deliver management plans.

Failure to secure accreditation.

Lack of stakeholder/industry agreement with proposed Ramsar plans and aquaculture strategy.

1 (v)

F5 Liaison with EU, UK, French and regional authorities.

Respond to EU and UK legislative changes and regulations.

Attend liaison meetings as required inc:

French Government authorities in relation to Granville Bay Treaty

Association of Sea Fisheries Committees (UK)

EU Regional Advisory Council UK Government

Explore options for establishment of fisheries management agreement with Guernsey pending establishment

Respond to proposed legislative changes within the timeframes set by EU/UK consultation process.

Management Plan agreed with Guernsey (timescale to be determined after UK/Guernsey fisheries management agreement).

O Large financial penalties if Jersey does not implement certain EU regulations.

Bad relationship with Guernsey and overexploitation of fish stocks

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of UK/Guernsey fisheries management agreement. (EDD to lead)

F6 Survey and report as required by international agreements to which the Island is a signatory including Granville Bay Treaty.

Ensure compliance. No critical reports on Jersey by other governments or international bodies.

All required annual status reports completed.

O 1 (iv)

F7 Support aquaculture and fishing industry and engage with stakeholders. Including review of ongoing industry relationships.

Provision of services to include: Industry advice inter Department Advice (inc EDD

re: grants) Meetings and advice to Joint Advisory Committee for Granville Bay Treaty Pot Tagging Marine Stewardship Council Foreign Policy (UK, France, CI) Translation Providing facilities and resources wind farms, tidal and cables fish farming concession area administration E. Coli

Administer six Fisheries and Marine Resources Panel meetings per year.

Review membership and participation on 6 monthly basis (Q1 and Q3)

Issue 95% of fishing vessel licenses within 5 working days

O

Communication breakdown, small splinter groups are able to dictate policies.

Catches affected by other factors esp. offshore markets and environmental changes.

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Collate and publish stats Issue of permits and licences (commercial and leisure)

F8 Keep the public and industry informed of marine matters

Two industry newsletters per year.

Pro-active press statements and re-active media response

Stakeholder liaison through marine resources panel.

Newsletter produced on time O Public criticism/ misunderstanding of policies.

States do not agree conservation legislation

2 (ii)

Veterinary ScienceV 1 Protect animals, the

economy and the Island’s population from the adverse effects of notifiable animal diseases.

Ongoing contingency planning for notifiable animal disease

Q3 presentation of costed plan to Emergencies Council and COM.

2010 -2011

Disease incursion before preparation completed.

3 (ii)

V 2 Measures to control blue tongue continue annual

vaccination programme carry out surveillance to

prepare for evetualremoval of bluetongue restrictions

Enable vaccination to take place by facilitating availability of vaccine.

Implement surveillance plan.

Q1 bluetongue vaccine and surveillance program in place (subject to approval from EU)

2010 Unavailability of vaccine.

Lack of budget for blood sampling and associated work.

Potential impact on Protocol 3 of EU free trade arrangements.

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V 3 Deliver effective regulatory service.

Carry out identity and record checks on livestock.

Lodge Animal By products regulations for debate. Develop mechanism to enable certification by approved inspectors.

Inspect: artificial Insemination centres rabies quarantine facilities (twice

annually)

Review levels of checks carried out on pets entering Jersey under Pet Travel Scheme. Ensure proportionate to risk.

Attend Misuse of Drugs Advisory Council.

Achievement of 10% cattle ID checks. % of pet checks to be determined through review.

Q2 States debate on Animal By products, subject to completion of law drafting.

3 meetings annually.

O Lack of resource 2 (ii)2 (iii)

V 4 Support viable aquaculture industries that adhere to European Standards

Sample shellfish in accordance with EU Reg 854/2004and use results forclassification of harvesting areas in accordance with EU Food Hygiene Regs.

Issue movement documents within 10 working days.

Investigate reported disease/mortality incidents within 2 working days.

O Lack of resource.Disease incursion.

Inadequate legislation

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Maintain Approved Zone status. Disease report completed within 5 days.

V 5 Support viable livestock industries that adhere to European Standards.

Implement legislation for trade in bovine embryos. Develop mechanism to enable certification by approved inspectors.

Achieve EU recognition of disease free status.

Issue 95% of export health certificates/import licences within 10 working days.

Carry out post import checks on 20% livestock and products

Investigate reports of notifiable disease within 2 hours

2010 -2011

Lack of resource.

Disease incursion.

Lack of clarity of legislation

2 (ii)2 (iii)

V 6 Work to ensure high standards of animal welfare

Licence businesses and raise standards where appropriate as required by Animal Welfare Law.

Investigate animal welfare complaints. Resolution through prosecution if required.

Licences processed within 2 weeks from application.

Respond to adverse animal welfare complaints within 2 working days.

O Lack of resource.

Inadequate legislation

2 (ii)

V 7 Develop and update legislative framework.

Prepare law drafting instructions to implement enforcing legislation required under Protocol 3 and Animal Welfare Law (inc. restricted procedures framework).

Q1 appoint Departmental advisor and produce development timeframe based on advice from AG.

2010 -2012

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Prepare drafting instructions and liaise with shellfish industry to comply with proposed EU Regulation to control oyster mortality.

Explore options for developing “approved inspectors” mechanism across relevant legislation.

V 8 Regulate States Abattoir: animal welfare and food hygiene

Ensure attendance during processing.

Carry out audits as required by regulation. Sample for veterinary medicines residues.

Attend 100% of processing days.

O Single point dependencies. 2 (ii)2 (iii)

V9 Review fees and charges. Fees and charges to follow User-pays principles, where appropriate.

Q4 review complete. 2010 –2011

4 (v)

Meteorological ServiceM 1 Complete SWIFT project in

association with UK Met Office (forecaster workstation) in order to facilitate receipt and analysis of forecast data.

Secure associated funding and deliver within agreed timeframes

Complete Q1 – Q2. 2010 Lack of budget.

If installation delayed impact ability to deliver M3, M4, M5

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M 2 Maintain automatic weather systems that are comparable with UKMO data collection protocols.

Installation of fully automatic weather system (in partnership with Jersey Airport)

Q1 – Q2 installation complete 2010 UKMO fails to meet deadline for system development and installation.

System doesn’t obtain Civil Aviation Authority certification. If delayed significant impact on delivery of M3 and M7.

2 (ii)

M 3 Provision of essential meteorological aviation services to Channel Island airports.

As per ISO9000 QMS. Q2. Successful audit of QMS O Service does not meet all QMS requirements.

2 (ii)

M 4 Provision of essential maritime meteorological services to Channel Island harbours and maritime community.

Minimal false alarm rate re weather warnings

Endeavour to issue sever weather warnings at least 12 hours in advance.

O Staffing: single point dependencies.

2 (ii)

M 5 Provision of essential public meteorological services, including support to local media.

Review premium rate telephone service as part of Met review.

£12k return on premium rate telephone services

O Lack of future resources associated with www.jerseymet.gov.je.

Update for other information service impacting income from telephone service.

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M6 Maintain weather radar station to UK MO specification.

Contribution to UK, French and other European weather radar networks.

Q1. Establish partnership arrangement with UK for maintenance (subject to clarification of UKMO plans for weather radar network).

2010 Failure of UKMO to make strategic decision re: weather radar network.

Failure to secure budgets in 2011 – 2012 (Treasury agreement previously secured on increase to departmental minor capital budget to cover associated costs).

2 (ii)

M 7 Contribute to the International Community pool of meteorological data and knowledge.

Maintain programme of synoptic observations.

Ensure minimal loss of data.

24 observations a day/365 day a year.

O Insufficient staffing resource. Reciprocal data exchange dependent on provision of Jersey data.

2 (ii)

M 8 Provision of meteorological advice / historic data in support of research, insurance / police enquiries –building / construction / planning projects

Maintain climate database and ensure accuracy of data.

Provision of data in accordance with contractual agreements.

O Failure of IT infrastructure supporting the database.

2 (ii)

M 9 Review options for future provision of weather services

Undertake review explore options for future provision of service in consultant with key stakeholders.

Review Q1 – Q3. Report on findings and recommendations Q4 – Q1.

2010-2011

Failure to secure independent expertise. Inability of Corporate Audit/Procurement to provide advice and assistant.

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CorporateC 1 Work across all relevant

States departments to develop a 5 year delivery plan linked to the States Strategic plan (Aim 13: protect and enhance the natural and built environment)

Establish cross departmental working group.

Identify and agree issues and activities to be delivered across all departments in support of Aim 13.

Q1 – Q2 delivery plan developed and agreed.

Failure to reach consensus/agreement with other States departments in relation to priorities and associated funding.

Strat.Aim

C2 Develop long-term strategic plan for the Department outlining: 10 year vision delivery plan (inc.

department structure) associated funding plan

linked to States spending plans and comprehensive spending review.

Link to cross-department working groups established in relation to Commitment 13 of States Strategic Plan.

Q3 – Q4 Commence scoping 2010 -2011

Lack of time/resource/expertise to complete review due to day-to-day operational priorities.

Lack of political consensus.

4 (iv)4 (vi)

C3 Develop departmentalspending review strategy inc: Met review (see M9) User-pays fees review Department structure

review File storage arrangements

Optimise management/overhead costs to ensure resources directed at essential services

Ensure environmentally responsible purchasing decisions

Q1 – Q2. Review implementation plan developed.

Q3 – Q4. 1st set of fees review undertaken in order to introduce new fees 2011.

2010 –2012

Lack of time/resource/expertise to complete review due to day-to-day operational priorities.

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(pending agreement on States Property Plan)

Licensing management arrangements (wildlife/fisheries etc)

Administrative process and use of corporate resources.

Achieve cost recovery where appropriate (User pays)

Achieve CSR budget reductions (2% year-on-year over next 3 years)

Q3 – Q4. review undertaken in order to resolve administration issues associated with licensing management.

* File storage review to be undertaken as soon as plans relating to South Hill office are confirmed.

C 4 Develop, in partnership with the Treasury funding models to support master-planning development costs

Funding models established which allow Department to invest in upfront costs which can be recouped and “paid-back” in later financial years.

Q1. Commence negotiations with Treasury.

2010 Lack of Treasury agreement resulting in Department being financial unable to develop master-planning.

4 (iv)

C5 Develop, adopt and commence delivery of departmental IT strategy which results in business efficiencies.

Maximise integration of existing business systems and web across the whole department inc, as Phase 1 activities: Aligned with all Northgate

records with GIS and JLPI Public meeting records

automatically uploaded to web

Explore options for introducing process management software that supports the department’s licensing work (PBS and Environment).

Q1 Strategy complete with agreed delivery programme and fully costed budget.

Q2 Commence roll-out.

2010 Inability of IS to prioritise development of IS strategy due to day-to-day operational priorities.

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1.Ref

2.Activity


4.Target

5.ImpYear

6.Key Risks

7. DKO*

C 6 Develop fully costed management plan for Jersey map in partnership with IS.

Ensure map maintenance and management arrangements and responsibilities are clearly defined and understood amongst all partners.

Ensure Map and JPLI data fully integrated with Northgate and other P&E business allowing geo-spatial enquiries.

Q2. Plan developed and agreed. 2010 Lack of expertise knowledge to ensure management plan is robust.

4 (i)

C 7 Deliver all services in accordance with Customer Charter.

Publish results on an annual basis. Q3. Review targets to ensure they are still relevant.

Q3. Results published (1 year after publication of Charter)

2010 Targets not achieved. Reputation damage.

4 (ii)

C 8 Develop Staff Charter and deliver all activities identified as part of Have Our Sayaction plan.

Activities to include: Analysis of training needs Succession plan and single point

dependency management plan 3 staff conferences per year Staff awards

Q1. Training needs analysis (identification of CPD requirements) Q1 – Q2. Have Our Say plan implemented and delivered.

2010 Lack of resources to deliver training. Failure to deliver resulting in lack of staff engagement.

4 (vi)

C 9 Maintain and develop departmental control frameworks as required inc:H&S, risk, business continuity.

Undertake review of H&S framework, process and requirements

Review Business continuity and risk management framework on a quarterly basis.

Q3. Commence H&S review O/2010

Major H&S incident prior to review of existing processes.

4 (vii)


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SECTION 3: RESOURCES

Net Expenditure – Service analysis

2009 Net Revenue Expenditure(As per 2009

Business Plan)

2010Gross

Revenue Expenditure

2010Income

2010Net Revenue Expenditure

£ £ £ £

Planning and Building Division

758,600 Development Control 1,904,600 (1,280,100) 624,500

166,200 Building Control 1,247,000 (1,194,900) 52,100

631,200 Policy and Projects 643,400 - 643,400

166,700 Historic Buildings 164,000 - 164,000

22,200 Mapping 149,500 (116,400) 33,100

Environmental Division

1,723,800 Environmental Management and Rural Economy

1,612,200 (22,000) 1,590,200

1,294,000 Environmental Policy and Awareness

1,312,500 - 1,312,500

1,003,600 Environmental Protection 1,152,300 (212,900) 939,400

443,200 Fisheries and Marine Resources

538,000 (17,400) 520,600

258,700 States Veterinary Officer 292,800 (29,000) 263,800

672,900 Meteorology 1,390,900 (710,100) 680,800

7,141,100 Net Revenue Expenditure 10,407,200 (3,582,800) 6,824,400


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Detailed service analysisDescription of Service and

ObjectivesPerformance Measure Ref. key

objectives2009

Estimate 2010

EstimateIncrease / (Decrease)

2009 2010 Financial Summary

£ £ £ FTE FTEPlanning and Building DivisionDevelopment ControlTo determine planning applications that ensure effective, innovative and intelligent use of land having regard to all material considerations and primarily, the Island Plan.

Percentage planning applications determined in agreed timeframes.

2 (ii) 758,600 624,500 (134,100) 35.2 35.3 The decrease in net expenditure for both development and building control is mainly due to the increase in fees to facilitate the achievement of the Council of Ministers' savings proposals. For 2010, fees will be increased by 15% for planning applications and 5% for building control which will increase the cost recovery of these areas. Additional savings have been achieved through reduction in the historic buildings grant scheme. Small savings in expenditure have been achieved by limitation of the growth planned in 2009 for 9 additional posts following the economic outlook and the downturn in commercial developments.

Building ControlTo set and enforce standards for building work to secure the health and safety of building users, promote energy efficiency and make life easier for disabled people.

Implementation of new building bye-laws that improve energy efficiency,.

1 (ii), 2 (iii) 166,200 52,100 (114,100) 19.6 18.4

Policy and ProjectsTo maintain, monitor and review the Island’s land use planning policy framework, provided by the Island Plan and supporting guidance, to ensure that development in the Island is sustainable having regard to economic, social and environmental objectives.

Revised Island Plan progressed against milestones.

1 (v), 2 (ii) (iv) (v), 3 (i)

631,200 643,400 12,200 6.3 7.0


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Historic BuildingsTo effectively regulate and promote the sustainable conservation and management of the Island’s historic built environment.

Review of registration regime progressed against milestones.

2 (iii) 166,700 164,000 (2,700) 2.4 2.5

MappingTo provide and develop the Island’s definitive geographic information system and its application, maintenance and management, to meet the needs of both the public and private sectors.

Review of management of Jersey Digital Map.

4 (i) 22,200 33,100 10,900 - -

Environmental DivisionEnvironmental Management and Rural EconomySupport a strong and

environmentally sustainable Island economy which includes a diverse and adaptable countryside.

Progress against implementation of Rural Strategy.

Response times to incidences of notifiable pests and diseases detected on import.

2 (ii) 1,723,800

1,590,200

(133,600) 20.3 18.2 The decrease is due to the reduction in the countryside renewal grant scheme, as part of the 2010 corporate savings pressures.

Environmental Policy and AwarenessProtect and improve the environment.

Devise policies which effectively protect the environment and promote sustainable use of natural resources.

Progress against implementation of Energy Policy.

Progress in development of Air Quality strategy and Climate Change Strategy.

1 (i) , (iii) 1,294,000

1,312,500

18,500 2.6 5.7 Increase in posts relates to a secondment of employees for the energy initiatives.


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Environmental ProtectionProtect and improve the environment.Deliver an effective environmental protection regime for the Island.

Monitoring for Bathing Water standard compliance.

Progress of Waste Management (Jersey) Law 2005 against milestones.

Progress of Water Resources (Jersey) Law 2007 against milestones.

2 (iii) 1,003,600

939,400 (64,200) 15.6 15.3 The introduction of water licences will produce income of around £110,000 partially offset by small increases in expenses.

Fisheries and Marine ResourcesProtect and improve the environment.

Support a diverse, modern and adaptable fishing industry.

New fisheries measures to keep in line with EU legislative requirements and amendments under Granville Bay Treaty.

2 (ii) 443,200 520,600 77,400 6.5 7.3 Additional spend relates to an extra post for a Marine & Coastal Officer has been appointed to Fisheries to oversee the application of the Integrated Coastal Zone Management Strategy.

States Veterinary OfficerEnsure high standards of animal health and animal welfare.

Development of notifiable animal disease contingency plans.

3 (i) 258,700 263,800 5,100 2.5 2.7

MeteorologyTo provide accurate, timely, reliable and, where appropriate, specialised weather services to meet the needs of the Channel Islands communities.

Accuracy of weather forecast. Review options for provision of service.

4 (iii) 672,900 680,800 7,900 17.8 16.4

Total 7,141,100

6,824,400

(316,700) 128.8 128.8

For further information visit

www.gov.jeThe States of Jersey, Planning and Building Division, South Hill, St Helier, JERSEY JE2 4US

Tel: +44 (0)1534 445508 Fax: +44 (0)1534 445528

The States of Jersey, Environment Division, Howard Davis Farm, Route de la Trinite, Trinity, JERSEY JE3 5JPTel: +44 (0)1534 441600 Fax: +44 (0)1534 441601

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