Land Use Planning Act, 2007 (Act No. 6 of 2007). Country/Territory United Republic of Tanzania Document type Legislation Date 2007 Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Gazette of the United Republic of Tanzania No. 25 Vol. 88, dated 22nd June, 2007. Long titleAn Act to provide for procedures for the preparation, administration and enforcement of land use plans; to repeal the National Land use Planning Commission Act and to provide for related matters. Subject Environment gen., Forestry, Land & soil, Water Keyword Sustainable development Forest management/forest conservation Policy/planning Institution Land-use planning Erosion Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Local government Subdivision of land Land consolidation Expropriation Enforcement/compliance Basic legislation Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Least Developed Countries Abstract This Act makes provision with respect to the procedures and processes in accordance with which land use in a planning area or zone are prescribed, managed, monitored and evaluated. The Act sets out the fundamental principles of land use, establishes land use planning authorities and provides with respect to land planing procedures and authorizations. The Act sets out matters to be included in all land use plans (also relating to water and forest resources) and sets out requirements of environmental protection. Full text English