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 titleAn 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