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To recap, the Development and Planning Authority ("DPA") cannot issue a compliance notice for a breach of the planning laws after (1) four years of the date of the alleged ...

Reforms to restrictions on the use of land in Guernsey that have come into effect this week are likely to lead to a more flexible and policy-led approach to changes of use...

The investments represent a positive sign for the Guernsey real estate market, which has adjusted well to the current coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions and is endeavouring to carry on with business as usual.

Sales activity in the Guernsey property Open Market was the second highest it has been at the end of 2022, since 2000 according to conveyancing activity seen in the latest statistics...

Applying for an Immunity Certificate from the States of Guernsey Development & Planning Authority (DPA) is due to become more costly.

The cost of processing an application for an Immunity Certificate will rise from £50.00 to £70.00 on 1 May 2016.

The Development and Planning Authority ("DPA") has a duty under law to investigate and take action against possible breaches of planning control.

Generally speaking, applications for planning permission must comply with the policies within the IDP for planning permission to be granted.

The States of Deliberation has recently approved the creation of a Development Agency to identify opportunities for, and to deliver redevelopment of, Guernsey's east coast between Town and the Bridge.

The starting position is that all development requires planning permission.

When the Island Development Plan ("IDP") was adopted in November 2016, it introduced greater scope to redevelop redundant glasshouse sites.

A number of buildings have recently been added to the Protected Buildings List.

Yes, it is possible that you will need planning permission. Generally speaking, planning permission will be required for the erection of a new sign on business premises.

An appeal against the addition of a building to the Protected Buildings List can only be made on certain grounds, which are set out in the Land Planning and Development (Special Controls) Ordinance 2007.

The Planning Service at the States of Guernsey has confirmed that despite the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic there is no ability under...

The use of Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) building contracts has become commonplace in Guernsey with most building contractors on island now using JCT standard forms, particularly for high value...

When viewing properties, buyers are often on the look-out for any faults that could cost a lot of money to fix further down the line.

Notwithstanding a move to higher mortgage rates, Guernsey continues to experience a tight housing market and buyers continue to consider properties that might have otherwise...