Physical Planning and Development Act Cap. 5.12.

This Act lays down rules for sustainable use of land, improvement of the quality of the physical environment, effective subdivision of land, and protection of human health and safety, the environment, natural resources and cultural heritage. This Act shall apply to all publicly-owned and privately-owned land in Saint Lucia. This Act sets forth provisions on the duties of the Minister and the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division, the establishment of Advisory Committees and Physical Planning and Development Appeals Tribunal in Part I. Moreover, Part II includes provisions on the content, preparation, approval, review, revision and status of physical plans under the responsibility of the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division. Part III sets forth procedures and principles for the permission required for land development, obligation to obtain environmental impact assessment for approval, declaration of zoned area, preservation of buildings, monuments and sites of special prehistoric, historic or architectural interest, and protection of natural areas. Part IV sets forth procedures and principles for the enforcement and compliance. Part V sets forth provisions on the compensation and acquisition. The miscellaneous provisions are set forth in Part VI, including registration of land, powers of entry for the purposes of inspection and survey, liability of landowners, offences and penalties, qualification of existing law, and the power of the Minister to make regulations for giving effect to the provisions of this Act. Finally, Part VII comprises the transitional provisions, such as reference to the Development Control Authority, pending applications, and preservation of rights, claims, offences and proceedings.