PLANNING DEPARTMENT

The Planning Department holds the authority for both Rural and Urban Planning and Development control, as outlined by The Urban and Regional Planning Act. Under the supervision of the Director of Planning, the department is tasked with establishing a clear developmental framework and roadmap for the district. To accomplish these developmental goals, the department operates through its seven units.

Town Planning Section

The Town Planning Section executes town planning strategies to achieve a harmonious and acceptable urban environment. The key responsibilities under this section include:

• Design of Local Area Plans.
• Numbering of Plots.
• Forward Planning.
• Coordination of transport routes and bus stations to optimize city planning.

Buildings Inspectorate Section

This section holds the responsibility for development control. The primary duties of this unit include:

• Building Inspections.
• Identifying illegal structures and unauthorized development.
• Enforcing compliance.

Survey Section

The section is responsible for guiding land boundary limits. Some of the major tasks are:

• Placement and re-establishing of property boundaries.
• Road marking.
• Preparation of survey diagrams.
• Preparation of survey reports.
• Management of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).

Socio-Economic Planning Section

The section is mandated to undertake socio-economic planning to enhance the implementation of Council developmental plans and programs. Key responsibilities include:

• Development Planning.
• Capacity Building.
• Project Proposals.
• Coordination of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) activities.
• Monitoring and Evaluation.

Environmental Planning Section

The section is tasked with mainstreaming environmental concerns in development plans and programs to enhance sustainability. Key responsibilities include:

• Preparation of Environmental Assessment Reports.
• Environmental Profiling.
• Preparation of Environmental Briefs.
• Conducting Environmental Education.
• Monitoring and Evaluation.
• Land Identification.
• Approval of plans by Council.
• Advertisement placement in newspapers for applications.
• Reporting all applications to the Plans, Works and Development Committee and full Council for offer letters and demands.