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Planning and Subdivision Act, 2010 (No. 4 of 2010).

Country/Territory
Bahamas
Document type
Legislation
Date
2010
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Official Gazette of The Bahamas Extraordinary 16 March 2010.
Long title
An Act to combine, consolidate and revise the law relating to town planning and law relating to the development of subdivisions and to provide for matters connected thereto.
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems
Keyword
Environmental planning EIA Ecosystem preservation Cultural heritage Policy/planning Land-use planning Institution Subdivision of land Authorization/permit Zoning Basic legislation Freshwater resources management Wetlands Inland waters Flood Groundwater Water supply Management/conservation Protected area Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act makes provision for land use planning and regulates the subdivision of land. The objects and purposes of this Act are to: (a) provide for a land use planning based development control system based on policy, land use designations and zoning; (b) prevent indiscriminate division and development of land; (c) ensure the efficient and orderly provision of infrastructure and services to the built environment; (d) promote sustainable development in a healthy natural environment; (e) maintain and improve the quality of the physical and natural environment; (f) protect and conserve the natural and cultural heritage of The Bahamas; (g) provide for planning processes that are fair by making them open, accessible, timely and efficient; (h) recognize the decision making authority and accountability of the Government in land use planning; and (i) plan for the development and maintenance of safe and viable communities.

Full text
English
Website
laws.bahamas.gov.bs

References - Legislation

Repeals

Private Roads and Sub-divisions Act (Cap. 256).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1961 (1987)

Keyword: Subdivision of land, Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Private Roads and Sub-divisions (Out Islands) Act (Cap. 257).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1965 (1987)

Keyword: Subdivision of land, Land-use planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Town Planning Act (Cap. 255).

Legislation | Bahamas | 1961 (1995)

Keyword: Urban land, Land-use planning, Expropriation, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Planning and Subdivision (Application Requirements) Regulations, 2011 (No. 1 of 2011).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2011

Keyword: Land-use planning, Subdivision of land, Authorization/permit, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, EIA, Zoning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Rules, 2011 (S.I. No. 3 of 2011).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2011

Keyword: Land-use planning, Institution, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subdivision of land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Town Planning Committee Rules, 2011 (S.I. No. 4 of 2011).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2011

Keyword: Land-use planning, Institution, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Urban land

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Department of Physical Planning Regulations, 2011 (S.I. No. 4 of 2011).

Legislation | Bahamas | 2011

Keyword: Agricultural development, Policy/planning, Land-use planning, Institution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX