Decision To Stop Jersey Infrastructure Levy Is The Right One, Says Ogier Construction Specialist

The States of Jersey's narrow decision to reject the proposed Jersey Infrastructure Levy is the right one, says Ogier construction law specialist Claire Smith.

Today's 21-18 vote to reject the new charge leaves the Planning authorities still able to use the existing Planning Obligations system to support community projects and onsite infrastructure improvements through Planning agreements placed on developments – and Claire says that the existing system is working well and just needs to be applied more consistently.

In the run-up to the debate Claire spoke at industry events and appeared before the political Scrutiny panel as an expert witness to argue against the imposition of the new charge.