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This evening sees the final public drop in session ahead of changes being made to the Island Development Plan.
Anyone who has any questions can ask them between 17:30 and 19:00 at the Castel Douzaine Room today.
Any comments on the proposed changes to the IDP must then be lodged by Monday 29 July - less than a week away.
The Development and Planning Authority has proposed a number of changes which it says will ensure there’s enough land available to build 971 private home and 901 social homes by the next decade, between 15% and 25% higher than internal States projections for housing.
Six new fields zoned for affordable housing across Vale, St Martin, and Castel
Castel Hospital site added to the L’Aumone local centre
Land zoned for light industrial, and storage uses, with the Data Park becoming mixed use for housing and industry and designating Lowlands as a Business Park
51 new Areas of Biodiversity Importance
Streamlining applications by removing the need development frameworks in most instances, and shortening the timeframe required to change the use of commercial property
As well as this evening's drop in event, there have been others, as well as a live online Q&A session held last week.
The full recording of the live online Q&A is available to watch back on the States of Guernsey Facebook page and will be made available on other platforms in the coming days.
Pictured: Deputy Steve Falla has raised concerns about the scope of the IDP review. Other comments must be lodged by next Monday.
The DPA said the vast majority of the questions received in the Q&A were about housing, with many people asking about how the six new proposed Affordable Housing allocations were selected.
The DPA recently added a new supporting document to gov.gg/IDP-review which explains the process undertaken to shortlist these sites.
Those interested can find out more details about the DPA's proposed amendments at gov.gg/IDPReview where there is a link to an online platform so that they can share their views on the changes to help shape the IDP.
Alternatively, a form for making representations is available on the webpage which can be printed off and completed.
The proposed changes are also displayed on boards in Edward T. Wheadon House which can be viewed between 9am and 4pm, Monday to Friday.
The deadline for making comments and suggestions (known as a representation) is 17:00 on Monday 29 July.
Future rounds of the review process will only focus on issues raised in this instance.
Pictured (l-r): Deputies Chris Blin, Andy Taylor, Sasha Kazantseva-Miller, Victoria Oliver, and John Dyke make up the political Development and Planning Authority.
President of the DPA, Deputy Victoria Oliver, said comments raised at this stage will help to direct the outcome of the IDP review.
While she's pleased with the engagement so far, she is hoping for more comments to be lodged too.
“We’re really pleased to have had the opportunity to engage with many islanders on our proposed changes so far, whether that’s through drop-in events, our online Q&A or one-to-one conversations," she said. "But we know that there are probably still people out there with unanswered questions. If that’s you, please make the most of the drop-in events taking place in the coming days.
“While there might be opinions circulating about the proposed changes to the IDP, it’s important that your comments are captured, so please make sure you submit these as part of the formal consultation process either online at gov.gg/IDPReview or by filling out a paper representation form.
“Contrary to what we sometimes hear, none of this is a ‘done deal’. Nothing is already agreed. Now is the time to help shape the IDP. Please don’t miss this opportunity to have your say.”
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