Physical Planning

The Physical Planning Department is established at MMDAs as per Second Schedule of the local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 925)

Objectives of the Establishment of the Physical Planning Departments

1. To provide for the planning and the sustainable development of land and human settlements the District
2. To ensure the judicious use of the land in the district
3. To provide the enabling environment through technical guidance from the land use and spatial Planning and human settlement management functions
4. To preserve and enhance the environment through planting and Proper cultural practices for green plants including shade trees, shrubs and turf grass.
5. To cultivate and promote research, education and development of horticulture.
6. To enhance quality of life through ecosystem services, production of safe and nutritious food Products.

General Functions and Responsibilities of Physical Planning Department

The physical planning department at the MMDA shall:
(a) Advise the District Assembly on national policies on physical planning, land use and Development.
(b) Co-ordinate activities and projects of departments and other agencies including Non-Governmental Organizations to ensure compliance with planning standards;
(c) Prepare spatial plans as a guide for the formation of development policies and decisions in the Districts;
(d) Identify problems concerning the development of land and its social, environmental and economic implications.
(e) Advise on setting and approved plans for the future development of land at the district level.
(f) Collaborate with the Survey and Mapping Division of Lands Commission in the performance of its function.
(g) Facilitate and participate in research and public education in planning and human settlement development in the District.
(h) Advise on preparations of structure plans for towns and village within the district.
(i) Assist to offer professional advice to aggrieved persons on appeals and petitions on decisions made on their building.
(j) Facilitate consultation, co-ordination and harmonization of developmental decisions into a physical development plan.
(k) Assist to prepare a District Land-Use Plan to guide activities in the district.
(l) Advise on the conditions for the construction of the public and private buildings and structures.
(m) Assist to provide a layout for the buildings for improved housing layout and settlement.
(n) Ensure the prohibition of the construction of new buildings unless building plans submitted have been approved by the assembly.
(o) Advise and facilitate the demolition of dilapidated buildings and recovery of expenses incurred in connection with the demolition.
(p) Advise the Assembly on the siting of bill boards, masts and ensure compliance with the decisions of the Assembly.
(q) Advise on the acquisition of landed property in the public interest; and
(r) Undertake street addressing and related issues.