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Physical Planning Act, 2021 (Act 55 of 2021).

Country/Territory
Seychelles
Document type
Legislation
Date
2021
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Long title
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.
Subject
Land & soil
Keyword
Access-to-justice Authorization/permit Basic legislation Classification/declassification Data collection/reporting Drainage/land reclamation Enforcement/compliance Governance Institution Land consolidation Subdivision of land Land-use planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Liability/compensation Offences/penalties Policy/planning Protected area Public health Standards Survey/mapping Sustainable development Sustainable use Use restrictions
Geographical area
Africa, Eastern Africa, Indian Ocean, Small Island Developing States
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.

Full text
English
Website
www.gazette.sc

References - Legislation

Amends

Land Survey Act (Cap. 109).

Legislation | Seychelles | 1964 (1987)

Keyword: Cadastre/land registration, Survey/mapping, Authorization/permit, Registration, Institution, Dispute settlement

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Town and Country Planning Act (Cap. 237).

Legislation | Seychelles | 1972 (1978)

Keyword: Forestry protection measures, Enforcement/compliance, Forest management/forest conservation, Land-use planning, Expropriation, Policy/planning, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Waterworks, Water supply, Sewerage

Source: FAO, FAOLEX