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Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance, 2013.

Country/Territory
Saint Helena (UK)
Territorial subdivision
Saint Helena
Document type
Legislation
Date
2013 (2017)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
AN ORDINANCE to make new provision for the planning and regulation of the development and use of land, and for connected or incidental matters.
Subject
Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
EIA Cultural heritage Forestry protection measures Forest management/forest conservation Basic legislation Land-use planning Institution Policy/planning Authorization/permit Court/tribunal Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Management/conservation Biodiversity Protected area
Geographical area
Africa, Atlantic Ocean Islands, Western Africa
Abstract

This Ordinance establishes the Land Development Control Authority, defines its duties and powers, and provides rules for the development of land and land-use planning in general and for control on development and related matters. It also establishes a Land Development Appeals Tribunal for purposes of this Ordinance. The Authority shall principally determine applications for development permission and keep under review or formulate policies and plans. The Chief Planning Officer shall be the principal adviser to the Governor in Council and the Authority on matters relating to the physical planning and development of land and shall submit proposals to the Governor in Council for the preparation of a Development Plan. A Development Plan may designate “National Conservation Areas”, and contain policies relating to the conservation of natural, built, or cultural heritage in those areas. Development shall take place in accordance with a development plan.

Full text
English
Website
www.sainthelena.gov.sh

References - Legislation

Repeals

Land Planning and Development Control Ordinance, 2008.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2008 (2011)

Keyword: Land-use planning, EIA, Institution, Policy/planning, Authorization/permit, Court/tribunal, Basic legislation, Pollution control, Waste disposal, Waste management

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Land Planning and Development Control General Regulations, 2013.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Land-use planning, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Sustainable development

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Planning and Development Control (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, 2013.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2014

Keyword: EIA, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Land-use planning, Authorization/permit

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Planning and Development Control (Authority Procedures) Regulations, 2013.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2014

Keyword: Land-use planning, Authorization/permit, Data collection/reporting, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Planning and Development Control (General Development) Order, 2013.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2014

Keyword: Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, Protected area, Waterworks

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Planning and Development Control (Forms and Fees) Regulations, 2013.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2014

Keyword: Land-use planning, Classification/declassification, Authorization/permit, EIA

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Land Planning and Development Control (Development Plans) Regulations, 2013.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2014

Keyword: Ecosystem preservation, Environmental planning, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

Fisheries Ordinance 2021.

Legislation | Saint Helena (UK) | 2021

Keyword: Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Authorization/permit, Bycatch, Enforcement/compliance, EEZ-Exclusive Economic Zone, Fishery management and conservation, Fishing area, Fishing authorization, Fishing gear/fishing method, Fishing vessel, Foreign fishing, Inland fisheries, Marine fishes, Total allowable catch, Maritime zone, Sovereignty

Source: FAO, FAOLEX