Town and Country Planning Development Order (Cap. 283).

All development in the areas to which this Order applies shall require the grant of permission for the purposes of Part V of the Act. The areas to which the Order applies are defined in article 2. Subject to the provisions of this Order, development of any class specified in the Schedule is permitted by this Order and may be undertaken upon land to which this Order applies without the permission of the Minister or planning authority, unless the Minister decides otherwise pursuant to article 6. Article 7 provides for an application for determination whether permission is required, whereas article 9 provides for an application for grant of permission. In certain circumstances the Minister or the planning authority, as the case may be, shall consult with specified authorities before granting a development permission (art. 9). The Minister or planning authority shall in every case serve notice on the applicant of his or its decision and keep a register of applications (arts. 11-16).