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THE STATES assembled on Monday 14th March 2022, at 9.30 a.m. under the Presidency of the Deputy Bailiff , Robert James MacRae , Esquire.

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His Excellency the Lieutenant Governor,

Air Chief Marshall Sir Stephen Dalton, G.C.B., LL.D. (Hon.), D.Sc. (Hon.), B.Sc., F.R.Ae.S., C.C.M.I. was present.

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All members were present at roll call with the exception of –

Senator Tracey Anne Vallois – ill

Senator Stephen William Pallett – ill

Connétable Philip Bond Le Sueur of Trinity – absent on States business

Deputy Jeremy Martin Maçon of St. Saviour – excused attendance (joined at 2.15 p.m.) Deputy Charles Hugh Raymond of Trinity – en défaut

Deputy Jessica Harriet Perchard of St. Saviour – ill

Deputy Carina Soares Alves of St. Helier – ill

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Prayers

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Standing Order 55A – remote participation

THE STATES, with reference to their Act dated 14th September 2021, in which they had agreed that, notwithstanding Standing Order 55A(1), members who did not wish to attend in the States Chamber might continue to take part in States meetings using Microsoft Teams (until the States had considered and voted upon a proposition to re-apply Standing Order 55A(1) or to repeal or vary the terms of the Standing Order), assembled in accordance with Standing Order 55A with members able to participate remotely using Microsoft Teams.

Withdrawal of lodged propositions

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the proposers of the following propositions lodged "au Greffe" had informed the Greffier of the States that they had been withdrawn –

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – nineteenth amendment. P.36/2021 (P.36/2021 Amd.19)) – second amendment Amd.(19) Lodged: 14th February 2022, Connétable of St. Brelade . Amd.(2).

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-second amendment. P.36/2021. Les Quennevais Development. Amd.(32). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Helier .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-fourth amendment. P.36/2021. Field J229, St. John . Amd.(34). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. John .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-fifth amendment. P.36/2021. Field J236, St. John . Amd.(35). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. John .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – thirty-sixth amendment. P.36/2021. Field J939, St. John . Amd.(36). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. John .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-second amendment. P.36/2021. Coastal National Park Exclusion. Amd.(52). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of Grouville .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-third amendment. P.36/2021. St. Brelade 's Shoreline. Amd.(53). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-fourth amendment. P.36/2021 St. Brelade 's Bay. Amd.(54) Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-fifth amendment. P.36/2021. St. Brelade 's Bay Parking. Amd.(55). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-sixth amendment. P.36/2021. St. Brelade 's Workers' Accommodation. Amd.(56). Lodged: 12th July 2021, Connétable of St. Brelade .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – fifty-ninth amendment (P.36/2021 Amd. P.36/2021. (59)) – amendment. Amd.(59). Lodged: 14th February 2022, Connétable of St. Brelade . Amd.

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – sixty-sixth amendment. P.36/2021. Use of fields G403C, G403D and part of G432A, Grouville Amd.(66). Lodged: 7th February 2022, Deputy S.M. Wickenden of St. Helier . (re-issue)

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – seventieth amendment. P.36/2021. Use of Fields G234 and adjacent land, Grouville Amd.(70). Lodged: 7th February 2022, Connétable of Grouville .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – seventy-first amendment. P.36/2021. Use of Fields G355, Grouville Amd.(71). Lodged: 7th February 2022, Deputy of St. Martin .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – seventy-second amendment. P.36/2021. Use of Fields G538A, Grouville Amd.(72). Lodged: 7th February 2022, Deputy of St. Martin .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – seventy-seventh amendment. P.36/2021. Use of Fields B26 and B27 in St. Brelade for Vehicle Inspection Centre Amd.(77). Lodged: 7th February 2022, Minister for Infrastructure.

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval (P.36/2021) – seventy-seventh amendment P.36/2021. (P.36/2021 Amd.(77)) – amendment. Amd.(77). Use of Fields B26 and B27 in St. Brelade for Vehicle Inspection Centre Amd. Lodged: 28th February 2022, Minister for the Environment

Arrangement of public business for the present meeting

THE STATES, adopting a proposition of the Connétable of St. Ouen , agreed to extend the lunchtime adjournment on Tuesday 15th March 2022 by 30 minutes in order that members could attend the funeral service of the later Mr. Edwin Le Gresley Godel, former Connétable of St. Mary .

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval P.36/2021

THE STATES commenced consideration of a proposition of the Minister for the Environment entitled Island Plan 2022-25: Approval' (P.36/2021) and, adopting an amendment of Senator Kristina Louise Moore (P.36/2021 Amd.(63)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words ", except that, within Policy SP1, paragraph 6, before the word "utilises" there should be inserted the word "which", and after the words "forms of energy" there should be inserted the words "and the use of renewable and recyclable construction materials".

within Policy SP3, paragraph 4, after the words "accessible and inclusive design" there should be inserted the words "having regard to the needs of those with disabilities,";
within Policy SP7, after the words "meet the changing needs of individuals and families" there should be inserted the words "including those with disabilities and additional needs"; and
within Policy GD1, there should be inserted the following new paragraph 2 – "2. It has regard to, and seeks to avoid or mitigate, the impact of the development on the needs of people with disabilities." And the subsequent paragraph re-numbered accordingly.".

"Work to design and introduce the necessary legal mechanisms for the Fund will take place over the plan period of the bridging Island Plan, ready for inclusion into the subsequent review of the Island Plan."".

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of the Connétable of St. Brelade (P.36/2021 Amd.(46)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that, within Policy GD3, after the words "restoration of land" there should be inserted the words, "including infrastructure,"".

within Policy H6, after the words "To enable the supply of supported housing" there should be inserted the words "and homes that will support independent living for those with disabilities and additional needs,";

within Policy H6, after the words "proposals for the development of supported" there should be inserted the words "or specifically designed and adapted homes,"; and
within Policy GD6, after the words "achievement of the highest standards of accessible and inclusive design," there should be inserted the words "having regard to the needs of those with disabilities;".

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of the Connétable of St. Helier (P.36/2021 Amd.(13)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that, after paragraph b. of Policy NE2 – Green infrastructure and networks, the following paragraphs should be inserted, with the subsequent paragraph re-designated accordingly and the Plan further amended in such respects as may consequentially be necessary –

"c. ensuring that new trees are planted in the ground if at all possible, with the re-routing of any

underground services and other measures that may be necessary to achieve this being undertaken as part of the development;

d. ensuring that, where appropriate, lost watercourses are restored and new water features provided in the public realm, especially in urban areas; and".".

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier (P.36/2021 Amd.(24)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except to request that the Minister for the Environment makes appropriate adjustments to ensure that consideration for disability and inclusion are more explicitly incorporated within the justification to Policy HE1, and with regard to proposals to change historic buildings.".

in Proposal – Conservation Area Designation, the second paragraph should be substituted with the following new paragraph – "It is proposed that the first conservation areas to be designated should be drawn from the following list: St Aubin, the historic areas of St Helier, the areas around the Parish churches of Grouville , St. Lawrence , St. Martin , Trinity , St. Ouen , St. Peter , St. Clement , Gorey Village and Pier, and Rozel Harbour";
after the final paragraph, the following words should be inserted – "During the course of the Bridging Island Plan, at least four conservation areas should be designated from those listed in this proposal."; and
the draft Island Plan 2022-25 should be further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent upon the adoption of paragraphs (a) and (b).".

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of the Connétable of St. Brelade (P.36/2021 Amd.(86)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words ", except that within the Proposal – St. Brelade 's Bay Improvement Plan –

after the words "visitors and islanders alike" there should be inserted the words "and shall reference the St. Brelade's Character Appraisal, including the report of public opinion expressed in the St. Brelade Character Study and Recommendations"; and

the draft Island Plan 2022-25 should be further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent to the adoption of (a).".

within Policy ERE8 – Fishing and aquaculture, in the final paragraph, the words "not be supported" should be replaced by the words "only be supported where", and the following new bullet points should be inserted –

"• it is required to meet a proven need, which cannot be met elsewhere; and • it would not harm marine biodiversity value."

the draft Island Plan 2022-25 should be further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent upon the adoption of (a).".

THE STATES, resuming consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, commenced consideration of an amendment of the Connétable of St. Brelade (P.36/2021 Amd.(44)), and, adopting an amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(44)Amd.)), agreed that, after the words "Residential developments" there should be inserted the words "of five or more dwellings", and, after the words "right-sizing", there should be inserted the words "where appropriate".

THE STATES, adopting the amendment of the Connétable of St. Brelade , as amended, agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that within Policy H4, after the words "latest evidence of need." There should be inserted the words, "Residential developments of five or more dwellings should, in particular, include a proportion of smaller homes to encourage and enable right-sizing' where appropriate".".

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of Senator Kristina Louise Moore (P.36/2021 Amd.(75)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that, within Proposal 21, there should be inserted a third paragraph –

"The Minister for Housing and Communities will also explore, with others as appropriate, how developments of new homes might be expediated, including the use of pre-fabricated methods of construction.".

in Policy H6, after the words "built-up areas.", there should be inserted a new paragraph as follows –

"Land identified at Tabor Park, St. Brelade shall be safeguarded for the future development and expansion of supported living or over-55 homes.";

the Draft Bridging Island Plan Proposals Map Part A – Planning Zones should be amended to include land at Tabor Park within the defined built-up area, as shown in the area outlined in green in Plan 1 of the report accompanying the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd. (98)); and

the Draft Bridging Island Plan Proposals Map Part A – Planning Zones should be amended to include land at Tabor Park as a designated supported housing site, as shown in the area highlighted in orange in Plan 1 of the report accompanying the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd. (98)).".

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of Senator Kristina Louise Moore (P.36/2021 (Amd.(84)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that –

on page 229 of the draft Island Plan 2022-25, at the end of the third paragraph under the heading Delivery of Our Hospital', there should be inserted the words – "Provision is made within policy, however, for the eventuality that the Assembly amends its decision.";
in Policy CI3, after the words "Our Hospital Development Site'" there should be inserted the words "(including the alternative use of an existing health and social care facility as approved by the States Assembly)" and after the word "site" in the final paragraph, there should be inserted the words "(or sites)";
within Policy CI3, after the words "will not be supported" there should be inserted the words ", except where it can be demonstrated that the site, or any part of it, is no longer required to support the delivery of Our Hospital"; and
the draft Island Plan 2022-25 should be further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent upon the adoption of paragraphs (a)-(c).".

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier (P.36/2021 Amd.(79)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that within Policy CI3 after the word "practicable" at the end of sub-paragraph (c) there should be inserted "including, but not limited to –

considering the impact on the physical integrity and/or proper functioning of the arterial road network to and from the hospital with particular reference to the following roads – Tower Road, New St. John 's Road, Old St. John 's Road, Queen's Road; and the specific mitigation measures required where increased traffic will have ramifications on such infrastructure and surrounding neighbourhood; and
ensuring that any proposal complies with Policy GD1 "Managing the health and wellbeing impact of new development" and that it addresses the issue of privacy for neighbouring properties. with the draft Plan further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent to the adoption of the amendments to Policy CI3.".

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier (P.36/2021 Amd.(9)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that –

within Policy CI5, at point 3, the words "or increases" should be deleted and, after the words "use by the public" there should be inserted the words "or increases the proportion of freely accessible public green space"; and
the draft Island Plan 2022-25 should be further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent upon the adoption of paragraph (a).".

THE STATES noted that, following the adoption of the amendment of Deputy Robert James Ward of St. Helier (P.36/2021 Amd.(9)) to the proposition of the Minister for Environment, paragraph (a) of the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(95)) to the same proposition was deemed to have been withdrawn.

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Graham John Truscott of St. Brelade (P.36/2021 Amd.(15)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25" there should be inserted the words "except that the Corbière Walk (as spatially defined in the Policing of Parks (Jersey) Regulations 2005) should be designated as protected open space and subject to Policy C17, with the draft Island Plan 2022-2025 Proposals Map and the draft Island Plan 2022-2025 amended accordingly.".

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Louise Mary Catherine Doublet of St. Saviour (P.36/2021 (Amd.(5)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that, in Policy C18 – Space for Children and Play, the following amendments should be made, with the Plan further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent upon their adoption –

after the words "social and imaginative" insert the words "as well as helping children access and spend time in nature";
in paragraphs 2 and 3 of the Policy, before the words "walking distance" insert the word "safe" every time they appear;
after paragraph 3, insert the following new paragraph: "In the first instance, developers should seek to include as much green or natural play space as possible. Play space could also be provided as outdoor play equipment, playscapes (landscape design that incorporates play features), space for ball games and dedicated space that encourages safe bike riding, skateboarding and scootering. In some circumstances, indoor communal space may form part of the space for play contribution, such as communal games rooms or youth facilities. Other types of space for play will be considered where the developer has undertaken appropriate consultation and there is clear evidence of community support.".

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Kirsten Francis Morel of St. Lawrence (P.36/2021 Amd.(27)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that, in Policy CI9 – Countryside access and awareness, the following amendments should be made, with the Plan further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent upon their adoption –

after the words "Grands Vaux Reservoir", the remaining words should be substituted with "and valley, and Waterworks Valley have been identified on the proposals map as strategic countryside access sites' and proposals that encourage, enable or enhance public access to the countryside here will be supported."; and
the Draft Bridging Island Plan Proposals Map Part A – Planning Zones should be amended to reflect the adoption of paragraph (a).".

to request that the Minister for the Environment makes appropriate adjustments to ensure that considerations for disability and inclusion are more explicitly incorporated in the chapter of the draft Island Plan 2022-2025 on Active Travel; and

that, within the Proposal entitled "Active Travel Network", after the word "stakeholders" there should be inserted the words "; the Disability Inclusion Group;"".

THE STATES noted that, following the adoption of the amendment of Deputy Inna Gardiner of St. Helier (P.36/2021 Amd.(21)) to the proposition of the Minister for Environment, paragraph (d) of the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(96)) to the same proposition was deemed to have been withdrawn.

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, and, adopting an amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(101)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words ", except that in Policy WER4 – Land Reclamation, for the penultimate paragraph substitute the following paragraph "The fill material for land reclamation schemes, other than for engineering elements, will comprise inert waste derived material that cannot economically be processed to meet an engineering material specification and that meets the structural and environmental protection standards required for the scheme"."

(a) the Draft Bridging Island Plan Proposals Map Part A – Planning Zones should be amended as follows –

La Pepinière, St. Lawrence : amend the built-up area boundary as shown in green, at Plan 1 of the report accompanying the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(99));
Land at Glenwhern, Grouville : amend the built-up area boundary as shown in green, shown at Plan 2 of the report accompanying the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(99));
Field MN402, St. Martin : amend the built-up area boundary as shown in green, at Plan 3 of the report accompanying the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(99));
Sewage treatment plant, Bellozanne, St. Helier: amend the built-up area boundary as shown in green, at Plan 4 of the report accompanying the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(99));
Field O785, St. Ouen : amend the built-up area boundary as shown in green, at Plan 5 of the report accompanying the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(99));
Land to the south of Mont à L'Abbé cemetery: amend the protected open space and built- up area boundary as shown in red at Plan 6 of the report accompanying the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(99)); and
Midbay House (L880), St. Lawrence : amend the built-up area boundary as shown in green, at Plan 7 of the report accompanying the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(99)).".

THE STATES, resuming consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, commenced consideration of an amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(88)) and rejected an amendment of Senator Lyndon John Farnham (P.36/2021 Amd.(88)Amd.) that, after the words "marine protected areas", there should be inserted the words "within a National Marine Park, to cover at least 30 per cent of Jersey's territorial waters by 2025,".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 14 CONTRE: 28 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator K.L. Moore Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville

Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B. Ash (C) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of St. John

Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

THE STATES, adopting the amendment of the Minister for the Environment, agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that within Strategic Proposal 3 – Creating a marine spatial plan for Jersey –

after the words "Spatial Plan", there should be inserted the words "before 2025"; and
after the words "territorial waters", the word "to" should be replaced with the words "in particular, to develop a network of marine protected areas which will"".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 40 CONTRE: 1 ABSTAIN: 0 Senator I.J. Gorst Connétable of St. Mary

Senator L.J. Farnham

Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré

Senator K.L. Moore

Senator S.Y. Mézec

Connétable of St. Helier

Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of St. John

Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

Arrangement of public business for the present meeting

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 34(1), Senator Lyndon John Farnham had informed the Greffier of the States that his amendment (P.36/2021 Amd.(51)) to the proposition of the Minister for the Environment entitled Island Plan 2022-25: Approval' (P.36/2021) had been withdrawn.

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval P.36/2021

THE STATES, resuming consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment entitled Island Plan 2022-25: Approval' (P.36/2021), as amended, commenced consideration of an amendment of Deputy Montfort Tadier of St. Brelade (P.36/2021 Amd.(43)), and, adopting paragraph (a) of an amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(43)Amd.) agreed that paragraph (a) of the amendment of Deputy Tadier should be replaced with the following –

"(a) within the preamble to SP2 – Spatial strategy (on p.38) after the words "buildings at higher

densities" there should be inserted the words "at higher densities that are appropriate to the character of the area".

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 30 CONTRE: 12 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator K.L. Moore Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of St. John

Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Martin Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

THE STATES, adopting paragraph (b) of the amendment of the Minister for the Environment, agreed that, in paragraph (b) of the amendment of Deputy Tadier , for the proposed Strategic Proposal 4, there should be substituted the following –

"Strategic Proposal 4 – A west of island planning framework and area masterplans

The Minister for the Environment will bring forward a west of island planning framework together with a series of more focused masterplans, for Les Quennevais and adjacent areas, including Jersey Airport, as appropriate, in consultation with key stakeholders, including the parish, landowners, local residents and their children, and businesses. The planning framework will be brought forward first, with specific areas-based masterplans, as necessary, to follow during the bridging plan period up to 2025."

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 42 CONTRE: 0 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator K.L. Moore Senator S.Y. Mézec

Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of St. John

Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

THE STATES, adopting the amendment of Deputy Tadier , as amended, agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that –

within the preamble to SP2 – Spatial strategy (on p.38) after the words "buildings at higher densities" there should be inserted the words "at higher densities that are appropriate to the character of the area";
the existing Strategic Proposal 4 – A west of island planning framework' should be deleted, and there should be inserted the following new Strategic Proposal –

"Strategic Proposal 4 – A west of island planning framework and area masterplans

within Proposal (Sustainable Communities Fund), after the words "future development of Town" should be inserted the words "and other parts of the island's built-up area."; and
the draft Island Plan 2022-25 should be further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent upon the adoption of paragraphs (a), (b) and (c)."

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 34 CONTRE: 8 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator J.A.N. Le Fondré Senator K.L. Moore Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of St. John

Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Mary Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy M. Tadier (B) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S)

Arrangement of public business for the present meeting

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the Connétable of St. Brelade had informed the Greffier of the States that his amendment (P.36/2021 Amd.(59)) to the proposition of the Minister for the Environment entitled Island Plan 2022-25: Approval' (P.36/2021) had been withdrawn.

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval P.36/2021

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment entitled Island Plan 2022-25: Approval' (P.36/2021), as amended, and, adopting an amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.36/2021 Amd.(102)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that –

within Policy PL5 – Countryside, coast and marine environment on page 76 of the draft bridging Island Plan, the second sentence of the first paragraph should be substituted with the following –

"They should also protect or improve the special landscape and seascape character of the Protected Coastal Area.

In the Coastal National Park, they should similarly protect or improve its special landscape and seascape character and special qualities of the Coastal National Park and its setting and be compatible with the purposes of the park";

at the end of the section entitled Jersey Coastal National Park', on page 71 of the draft bridging Island Plan, there should be inserted the following –

"Proposal – National park legislation

The Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture will work with the Council of Ministers to bring forward, for approval by the States Assembly, proposals for the establishment of a national park in law, with appropriate provisions and mechanisms to:

define the purposes of a national park in Jersey;
determine its appropriate governance, in order to secure the purposes of the park;
determine the spatial extent of the park;
manage land and activities within the park in accord with its purposes; and
ensure public and stakeholder engagement and consultation on all matters associated with national park.

within Proposal – Change permitted development rights in the Coastal National Park, on page 116 of the draft bridging Island Plan, the words "Coastal National Park" should be replaced with the words "Protected Coastal Area" each time they appear;
within Policy NE3 – Landscape and seascape character on page 118 of the draft bridging Island Plan, the second paragraph should be substituted with the following –

"The highest level of protection will be given to the Protected Coastal Area, and its setting.

The highest level of protection will also be given to the Coastal National Park, and its setting, and additionally development within it should protect or improve its special qualities and be compatible with the purposes of the park including:"; and

the draft bridging Island Plan 2022-25, including the Proposals Map – Planning Zones, be further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent upon the adoption of (a)-(d)."

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 40 CONTRE: 1 ABSTAIN: 0 Senator I.J. Gorst Senator K.L. Moore

Senator L.J. Farnham

Senator S.C. Ferguson Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of Grouville Connétable of Trinity Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Connétable of St. Clement Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy L.B. Ash (C) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of St. John

Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy R.J. Ward (H) Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with the provisions of Standing Order 106, the Deputy of St. Ouen declared an interest in the subject of the amendment of the Minister for the Environment (P.26/2021 Amd.(102)) to the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, in that a relevant person owned property in the existing Coastal National Park.

Arrangement of public business for the present meeting

THE STATES noted that, in accordance with Standing Order 34(1), the Deputy of St. Ouen had informed the Greffier of the States that his amendment (P.36/2021 Amd.(30)) to the proposition of the Minister for the Environment entitled Island Plan 2022-25: Approval' (P.36/2021) had been withdrawn.

Island Plan 2022-25: Approval P.36/2021

THE STATES resumed consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment entitled Island Plan 2022-25: Approval' (P.36/2021), as amended, and, adopting an amendment of Deputy Russell Labey of St. Helier (P.36/2021 Amd.(82)), agreed that, after the words "the draft Island Plan 2022-25", there should be inserted the words "except that within Policy GD5 –

the word and' should be removed from the end of point 1;
after point 2 there should be inserted the following – "; or 3. There exists a demonstrable aesthetic and practical benefit to replace over refurbishment.";
in the final paragraph, delete the words "or sustainability" and insert the following – ", sustainability, aesthetic or practical"
the draft Island Plan 2022-25 should be further amended in such respects as may be necessary consequent to the adoption of (a) and (b)."

Members present voted as follows –

POUR: 30 CONTRE: 11 ABSTAIN: 0

Senator I.J. Gorst

Senator L.J. Farnham Senator S.C. Ferguson Connétable of St. Helier Connétable of St. Lawrence Connétable of St. Saviour Connétable of St. Brelade Connétable of St. Peter Connétable of St. Mary Connétable of St. Ouen Connétable of St. Martin Connétable of St. John Deputy J.A. Martin (H) Deputy of Grouville

Deputy K.C. Lewis (S) Deputy M.R. Higgins (H) Deputy J.M. Maçon (S) Deputy S.J. Pinel (C) Deputy of St. Martin Deputy of St. Ouen

Deputy L.M.C. Doublet (S) Deputy R. Labey (H) Deputy S.M. Wickenden (H) Deputy of St. Mary

Deputy G.J. Truscott (B) Deputy L.B. Ash (C) Deputy of St. Peter

Deputy of St. John

Deputy K.G. Pamplin (S) Deputy I. Gardiner (H)

Senator K.L. Moore

Senator S.Y. Mézec Connétable of Grouville Connétable of St. Clement Deputy G.P. Southern (H) Deputy J.H. Young (B) Deputy K.F. Morel (L) Deputy G.C.U. Guida (L) Deputy M.R. Le Hegarat (H) Deputy S.M. Ahier (H) Deputy R.J. Ward (H)

THE STATES, resuming consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment, as amended, commenced consideration of an amendment of Senator Sarah Craig Ferguson (P.36/2021 Amd.(48)).

Adjournment

THE STATES adjourned, having agreed to reconvene on Tuesday 15th March 2022 to continue consideration of the proposition of the Minister for the Environment entitled Island Plan 2022-25: Approval' (P.36/2021), as amended, and the other outstanding amendments to the proposition listed for the meeting.

THE STATES rose at 5.28 p.m.

L.-M. HART Deputy Greffier of the States