Drastic steps are needed to the Island’s planning system to stimulate economic activity.
Chief Minister Allan Bell insists if changes aren’t made, the Island will struggle economically and damage its relationship with the business community.
He says the planning policy needs to be completely reviewed and is simply not dynamic enough:
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