What is the Guernsey housing plan?

The Guernsey Housing Plan sets out a prioritised plan of action and the steps government will take to tackle Guernsey's significant housing pressures.

How can Guernsey's Development & Planning Authority help deliver new homes?

Guernsey’s Development & Planning Authority must be enabled to help deliver new homes as quickly as possible. We support: Expanding the use of ‘permissions-in-principle’ to ensure developers know sooner if a project is feasible.

What can Guernsey do about homelessness?

Development & Planning Authority. Guernsey is facing a homelessness crisis, with a shortage of emergency housing and a lack of clear pathways out of homelessness. We are committed to ending homelessness. We support: Partnering with local charities. Making housing a statutory right. Providing emergency housing.

How many affordable homes have been built in Guernsey?

The President of Guernsey's Employment and Social Security Committee has said the number of affordable homes built has been "disappointing". Deputy Peter Roffey said around 70 affordable homes have been constructed on the island since the start of this political term, with a further 29 units under construction.

What is Guernsey Government's responsibility?

It is government’s responsibility to ensure that publicly owned assets are managed to deliver the best for islanders. To achieve this we support: Commercialising Guernsey Water, Guernsey Ports, and States Works to bring them in line with Guernsey Post and Guernsey Electricity.

How can Guernsey save £25 million a year?

Establishing an independent commission to review Guernsey’s electoral system and system of government - similar to the review led by Peter Harwood two decades ago. Introducing a 1% reduction in baseline spending for each year from 2026, saving Guernsey more than £25 million a year by 2029.