Post-hurricane repairs to windows, doors and roof slate will not require permission from the Department of Planning if damage is limited to “non-structural issues”, the department’s spokeswoman announced.

Repairs to structural damage in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin will require a building permit but will be given priority. The same applies for work on listed buildings, or buildings within designated historic protection areas.

Listed buildings that sustained non-structural damage may be prepared using like-for-like materials without permission, while repairs to damaged seawalls and docks will require a building permit, to ensure the replacements meet with the building code and are structurally sound.

Planning permission may also be required. Queries should be directed to the Department of Planning at 297-7756.