Physical Planning

The department exist to;

advise the District Assembly on national policies on physical planning, land use and development;

co-ordinate activities and projects of departments and other agencies induding Non-Governmental Organisations to ensure compliance with planning standards;

assist in preparation of physical plans as a guide for the formulation of development policies and decisions and to design projects in the district;

assist to identify problems concerning the development of land and its social, environmental and economic implications;

advise on setting out approved plans for future development of land at the district level;

advise on preparation of structures for towns and village within the district;

collaborate with the Survey Unit in the performance of its functions;

facilitate and participate in research into planning in the district;

assist to offer professional advice to aggrieved persons on appeals and petitions on decisions made on their building;

facilitate consultation, co-ordination and harmonization of developmental decisions into a physical development plan;

assist to prepare a District Land-Use Plan to guide activities in the district;

advise on the conditions for the construction of public and private buildings and structures;

assist to provide the layout for buildings for improved housing layout and settlement;

ensure the prohibition of the construction of new buildings unless building plans submitted have been approved by the Assembly;

advise and facilitate the demolition of dilapidated buildings and recovery of expenses incurred in connection with the demolition;

ensure the prohibition of the use of inflammable materials in the construction or repair of buildings in defied areas;

advise the Assembly on the sitting of bill boards, masts and ensure compliance with the decisions of the Assembly;

advise on the acquisition of landed property in the public interest; and

undertake street naming, numbering of houses and related Issues.