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Guernsey harbour plans submitted for debate

Guernsey harbour plans submitted for debate

BBC News04-03-2025

The final draft of plans to improve two harbours in Guernsey have been submitted for debate.If approved, deputies said the Local Planning Brief (LPB) would provide a framework for development in and around the sites at St Peter Port and St Sampson's.The proposals include 18 new policies which will apply to the sites, known as Harbour Action Areas.Deputy Victoria Oliver, president of the Development and Planning Authority president, said: "The LPB will inform, guide and influence planning decisions, as well as public and private sector thinking."
She added the brief would enable "the private sector to identify appropriate opportunities for investment and working in partnership with the States of Guernsey".
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The new policies detail six themes of development in the two areas: • Resilient harbours and infrastructure• Supporting the marine sector to provide job and leisure opportunities• New and expanded uses and activities within the Harbour Action Areas• Culture, heritage, tourism and leisure• Making the harbours safe, healthy, efficient and easy for people and goods to get around• Climate resilience and the natural environment
The proposal is due to be debated by the States next month.

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