Physical Planning Act, 2021 (Act 55 of 2021).
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Type of law
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Abstract
This Act establishes the Planning Authority, provides for preparation of land use plans and management of the development of land in Seychelles. It consists of 84 sections over eight Parts: I. Preliminary; II. The Planning Authority; III. Land Use Plans and Development Plan; IV. Control of Development of Land; V. Compensation; VI. Enforcement; VII. Offences and Penalties; and VIII. Miscellaneous.
Part I consists of the short title, commencement and definitions. Part II establishes the Planning Authority (Authority) and lays down its objects, functions and powers. The objects include promotion and sustainable use and development of land in Seychelles. It also makes provisions relating to the Board, Committees, Secretary and the general administration of the Authority. Part III provides for preparation of land use plans for districts, zones and groups of islands, the National Land Use Plan and development plan. It also empowers the Minister, if necessary for national security, public safety or due to the occurrence of a natural disaster, to declare any land as a no development zone. Part IV provides for the definition of development and prohibits any development of land without the prior written permission of the Authority. It also lays down the procedure to obtain such permission and the conditions which may be imposed in respect of any grant of permission. An aggrieved applicant may appeal the refusal of permission or the conditions imposed by the Authority to the Appeals Board. This Part also contains restrictions on development of land adjacent to sea and provides for preservation orders to be made in certain cases.
Part V makes provisions relating to compensation for refusal to grant permission to develop land, or if grant of permission is made subject to conditions, or in cases of revocation or modification of permission to develop land. It also lays down the cases in which compensation shall not be payable. Part VI contains enforcement measures such as stop notice, show cause notice and enforcement notice. It also gives the Authority the power to take necessary steps required in case of failure to comply with an enforcement notice. Part VII provides for penalties in respect of offences committed. Part VIII empowers the Authority to acquire land compulsorily under the Acquisition of Land in the Public Interest Act.
Part I consists of the short title, commencement and definitions. Part II establishes the Planning Authority (Authority) and lays down its objects, functions and powers. The objects include promotion and sustainable use and development of land in Seychelles. It also makes provisions relating to the Board, Committees, Secretary and the general administration of the Authority. Part III provides for preparation of land use plans for districts, zones and groups of islands, the National Land Use Plan and development plan. It also empowers the Minister, if necessary for national security, public safety or due to the occurrence of a natural disaster, to declare any land as a no development zone. Part IV provides for the definition of development and prohibits any development of land without the prior written permission of the Authority. It also lays down the procedure to obtain such permission and the conditions which may be imposed in respect of any grant of permission. An aggrieved applicant may appeal the refusal of permission or the conditions imposed by the Authority to the Appeals Board. This Part also contains restrictions on development of land adjacent to sea and provides for preservation orders to be made in certain cases.
Part V makes provisions relating to compensation for refusal to grant permission to develop land, or if grant of permission is made subject to conditions, or in cases of revocation or modification of permission to develop land. It also lays down the cases in which compensation shall not be payable. Part VI contains enforcement measures such as stop notice, show cause notice and enforcement notice. It also gives the Authority the power to take necessary steps required in case of failure to comply with an enforcement notice. Part VII provides for penalties in respect of offences committed. Part VIII empowers the Authority to acquire land compulsorily under the Acquisition of Land in the Public Interest Act.
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Long title of text
An act to repeal and replace the Town and Country Planning Act (CAP 237), to provide for the establishment of the planning authority, the development of land use plans, the sustainable development of land and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language
English
Legislation Amendment
No
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