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The Planning and Development Act, no. 5 of 2019.

Country/Territory
Barbados
Document type
Legislation
Date
2019
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Supplement to Extraordinary Gazette 7 March 2019.
Long title
An Act to make provision for: a) the orderly and progressive development of land; b) for the grant of permission to develop land; c) powers to regulate land use and development; and d) related matters.
Subject
Livestock, Fisheries, Forestry, Land & soil, Sea, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Aquaculture Plant protection Planting material/seeds Grazing Basic legislation Abandoned land/unoccupied land Agricultural land Cultural heritage Early warning system EIA Flood Land clearing Drainage/land reclamation Subdivision of land Land tenure Land-use planning Mining Private land Protection of environment Public land Soil conservation/soil improvement Soil rehabilitation Standards Survey/mapping Sustainable development Sustainable use Animal production Coastal zone management Marine area Territorial sea Solid waste Waste disposal Waste management Effluent waste water/discharge Sewerage Water desalination Pollution control Freshwater pollution Water supply Protected area Wild fauna Wild flora
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, North Atlantic, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Act, consisting of 110 articles, divided into 12 Parts, provides for: the orderly and progressive development of land; the grant of permission to develop land and the attainment of appropriate standards for land use and development; powers to regulate land use and development; effective access to administrative and judicial proceedings, in order to: ensure the sustainable use of public and private land in the interests of present and future generations; protect the natural and cultural heritage and promote public health. This Act concerns: agriculture, including: horticulture, fruit growing, seed growing, dairy farming, the breeding and keeping of livestock or poultry, the use of land as grazing land, meadow land, market gardens and nursery grounds, and the use of land for woodlands; aquaculture; change in the use of land; clearing; development; environment; environmental impact assessment; foreshore; Heritage Conservation Area; initial environmental evaluation; land; mineral; mining operation; protected area declaration order; land subdivision; territorial waters; waste material.

Full text
English
Website
www.barbadosparliament.com

References - Legislation

Amends

Coastal Zone Management Act.

Legislation | Barbados | 1998

Keyword: Marine pollution, Marine protected areas, Protected area, Marine fisheries, Land-use planning, Coastal zone management, Basic legislation, Inspection, Marine area, Coral, Management/conservation, Offences/penalties, Aquatic animals

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Repeals

Town and Country Planning Act.

Legislation | Barbados | 1968 (1998)

Keyword: Agricultural development, Land-use planning, Institution, Urban land, Expropriation, Public land, Protected area

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

The Planning and Development (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, S.I. no. 88 of 2021.

Legislation | Barbados | 2021

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Ecosystem preservation, EIA, Environmental planning, Public participation, Risk assessment/management, Institution, Policy/planning

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

The Planning and Development (General Development) Order, S.I. no. 89 of 2021.

Legislation | Barbados | 2021

Keyword: Agricultural land, Flood, Coastal zone management, Marine pollution, Noise pollution, Pollution control, Radiation, Renewable energy, Drainage/land reclamation, EIA, Environmental planning, Subdivision of land, Land-use planning, Policy/planning, Animal production, Poultry, Mining, Hazardous substances, Waste disposal, Waste domestic sources, Waste management, Waste non-domestic sources, Groundwater, Potable water, Sewerage, Water abstraction, Water conservation zone, Freshwater resources management, Water supply

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Planning Development (Environmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, 2021.

Legislation | Barbados | 2021

Keyword: Access-to-information, Data collection/reporting, EIA, Institution, Procedural matters, Protection of environment, Public participation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Amended by

The Planning and Development Amendment Act, no. 34 of 2020.

Legislation | Barbados | 2020

Keyword: Authorization/permit, Coastal zone management, Hazards, EIA, Inspection, Risk assessment/management, Public health

Source: FAO, FAOLEX