Application the provisions of this act shall apply to all parts of the country except such areas as the minister may by notice in the gazette specify. In uganda, regulations such as the physical planning act 2010 and nppsg were established to act as development control toolkits to enhance the. The mixed economy approach to development was a key feature of ugandas economic development during 19621971. Planning that focuses on the allocation and use of physical space. Working towards a sustainable physical planning and urban development that will provide an enabling environment for socioeconomic activities through a dedicated workforce our policy thrust within the 10point agenda 1. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires advertisement means any word, letter, devise, model, sign. February 2002 introduction this handbook provides guidelines for the preparation and implementation of physical development plans. This handbook will be one of the subsidiary legislation of the physical planning ppa act chapter 286 laws of kenya. Pursuit of systematic physical planning for sustainable development 3. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires advertisement means any word, letter, devise, model, sign, placard.
Document of the world bank report no 114442 rev uganda intergovernmental fiscal transfers program environmental and social systems assessment essa may 15, 2017. Declaration of kampala as capital city 1 in accordance with article 5 of the constitution, kampala, located in buganda, is declared the capital city of uganda. Uganda bureau of statistics ubos was established by the act of parliament in 1998 as a. Resolutions of the ministry of lands, housing and human settlements developments annual general meeting 2006. It entails the organization of land uses so that people enjoy the highest achievable degree of efficiency in resource utilization, functionality of places and aesthetic quality. Act 3 public finance management act 2015 the public finance management act, 2015. Establishment of the national physical planning board. Land surveyors, quantity surveyors, mining and hydrological surveyors, valuation surveyors as well as. Land use planning is done to identify alternatives for land use and to select and adopt the best land use options. Act 10 building control act 20 the building control act, 20 arrangement of sections part ip reliminary section 1. This act provides rules for physical planning in kenya, establishes physical planning liaison committees, provides for the appointment of the director of physical planning, requires regional and local authorities to adopt physical development plans in accordance with this act and provides for control of development and subdivision of land. Act 10 building control act 20 uganda national action.
The physical planning committee on the other hand is a committee of technical people comprising the town clerk, engineer, physical planner, health inspector, land surveyor, environmental officer, architect and a physical planner, in private practice, appointed by the council, on advice of the town clerk. Land act 1999 and the regularization of schemes regulations 2001. Kenya institute of planners kip institute of surveyors of kenya isk. Act 8 physical planning act 2010 welcome to the uganda. Be apart of the voice that unites and adds value to the architectural profession in uganda. The regulatory body for surveying profession is surveyors registration board. Guiding developers in processing proper building plans. The availability of good quality housing provides a benchmark not only for healthy living but as an index for development rankings. National land commission ecitizen kenya revenue authority kenya gazzette kenya vision 2030 state dept of housing and urban development the presidency.
National building code uganda society of architects. Be it enacted by the queens most excellent majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the legislative assembly of montserrat, and by the authority of the same as follows. A guide to the land administration services in uganda. Wetlands cover about 10% of uganda s total land surface area and provide a wide variety of bio physical and socioeconomic functions. Full name, postal address and telephone number of person applying on behalf of the developer, if any 4. However, this development planning path was interrupted by the. Law revision penalties in criminal matters miscellaneous amendment act 2019. Subdivision means the division of a parcel of land other than buildings held under one ownership into two or more parts whether such division is by conveyance, transfer, assignment, vesting order, plan of survey, plan of subdivision, or any.
In uganda in uganda physical planning has been an established practice in urban local governments, but is increasingly. In uganda, planning call circulars are issued by the national planning authority at the start of each planning cycle. It also entrusts powers of coordinating physical planning activities in the metropolitan areas in. Seismic code of practice for structural designs based on us 319. Nppb national physical planning board npt national propagation team. Arrangement of sections section part i preliminary. Act 3 public finance management act 2015 the public. Printed by uppc, entebbe, by order of the government. Physical planning act, 2010, 2010 uganda legal information. National environment management authority nema and uganda bureau of statistics. Matters to be dealt with in national and regional physical development plans. National planning authority was established by the npa act 15 of 2002 in accordance with article 125 of the 1995 constitution of the republic of uganda.
Ugandas planning has been characterized by different approaches. This act may be cited as the physical planning act. Box 2730 kampala uganda ub consulting engineers ltd tel. Full name, postal address and telephone number of person responsible for the development in block letters 3.
In uganda, regulations such as the physical planning act 2010 and nppsg were established to act as development control toolkits to enhance the provision of developments that meet the minimum. Strengthen communitybased family planning services in busia district, uganda. Drawing site plans for plot buiding developments and approval of building plans. Interpretation in this act, unless the context otherwise requires. Uganda national physical development plan 20182040 the ministry of lands housing and urban development as required by the national physical planning act 2010, initiated preparation of the national physical development plan and a draft is now on display for comments. Physical planning act, 2016 malawi legal information. It is meant for use by physical planners, land administrators, local authorities and other relevant personnel and institutions responsible for guiding and controlling the use and development of land in kenya. Uganda s planning has been characterized by different approaches.
An act to provide for the composition and functions of the national planning authority in accordance with article 125 of the constitution and for other related matters. The act defines and provides that a surveyor includes. This study, however, identified the following areas of weaknesses that still need to be addressed to achieve the broader physical planning objectives. Functions of the authority to produce comprehensive and integrated development plans for the country, elaborated in terms of the perspective vision, long and mediumterm plans. Uganda national physical development plan 20182040. The purpose of this planning handbook is to provide a supplemental guidance and standards on the process and practice of land use planning. Physical planning act, 2016 malawi legal information institute. Land use and physical planning have an integrative function. Act 8 physical planning act 2010 uganda legal information. The countrys contraceptive prevalence rate cpr is 28. However, these benefits are in jeopardy due to poor management practices.
We collected up to 329 ads from hundreds of job boards for you. An ehs audit can be complex, so planning is essential audit means systematic i. National physical planning standards and guidelines 2011. Applying a quality improvement model to strengthen community. The specific objectives of planning as stipulated under physical planning act include. Act 10 building control act 20 uganda national action on. In uganda, the physical planning act 2010 was established to regulate the construction of buildings to enhance. Public sector management covers such aspects of management as productivity management, and management of human, financial and. A case of kampala city iv acknowledgements many people and organisations contributed towards the successful completion of this dissertation and this report would therefore be.
Ugandan women have, on average, about six children. Decentralization and local development in uganda july,2014 11 the colonial era uganda was a protectorate of the british empire from 1894. National planning authority planning for development. During this period, two mediumterm plans were developed. Department of physical planning landuse data makerere university institute of. Uganda online law library 1 the kampala capital city act, 2010 arrangement of sections section part ipreliminary. The building control act, 20 an act to consolidate, harmonise and amend the law relating to the erection of buildings. To produce comprehensive and integrated development plans for the country, elaborated in terms of the perspective vision, long and mediumterm plans. The ministrys annual general meeting held in mbeya from 23 to 24 february 2006 resolved that master plans should be. Pdf file this is an html version of an attachment to the access to information request building abbatior standards.
The mixed economy approach to development was a key feature of uganda s economic development during 19621971. The act also separates the council which will completely be for legislative purposes, while the authority remains a corporate body of technical staff and councillors. The surveying profession and practice in uganda is governed by the surveyors registration act cap 275. An act to provide for the establishment of a national physical planning board. An act to make provision for physical planning and the orderly and progressive development of land in both urban and rural areas. Quickly find the best offers for physical planning jobs in kenya on the star classifieds. Subdivision means the division of a parcel of land other than buildings held under one ownership into two or more parts whether such division is by conveyance, transfer, assignment, vesting order, plan of survey, plan of subdivision, or any other instrument for the purpose. Effects of land tenure on physical planning in uganda. Uganda has hitherto lacked a coherent set of physical planning guidelines and standards, which has significantly contributed to the current disorderly and uncoordinated physical development in various parts of the country, particularly in urban areas. This act may be cited as the physical planning amendment act 2012. Effects of land tenure on physical planning in ug anda.
The importance of wetlands to national development and the threats to their continued existence were recognised in 1986, when the government. Matters to be dealt with in district, urban and local physical development plans. The main objective of land use planning is to allocate land uses to meet the economic and social needs of people while safeguarding future resources. Planning towns and trading centres in the district.
Department of physical planning ministry of lands, housing. Revised edition 2010 1998 published by the national council for law reporting with the authority of the attorney general. This act may be cited as the physical planning act, 1996. Physical planning in its broadest sense refers to a set of actions aimed at improving the physical, social and economic welfare of a place and its dwellers.
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