Town and Country Planning Development Order (Cap. 283). Country/Territory Zambia Document type Regulation Date 1962 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Original source Laws of Zambia, Revised edition 2006, Chapter 283. Subject Land & soil Keyword Land-use planning Authorization/permit Subdivision of land Institution Geographical area Africa, Eastern Africa, Landlocked Developing Nations, Least Developed Countries Abstract All development in the areas to which this Order applies shall require the grant of permission for the purposes of Part V of the Act. The areas to which the Order applies are defined in article 2. Subject to the provisions of this Order, development of any class specified in the Schedule is permitted by this Order and may be undertaken upon land to which this Order applies without the permission of the Minister or planning authority, unless the Minister decides otherwise pursuant to article 6. Article 7 provides for an application for determination whether permission is required, whereas article 9 provides for an application for grant of permission. In certain circumstances the Minister or the planning authority, as the case may be, shall consult with specified authorities before granting a development permission (art. 9). The Minister or planning authority shall in every case serve notice on the applicant of his or its decision and keep a register of applications (arts. 11-16). Full text English References - Legislation Implements Town and Country Planning Act (Cap. 283). Legislation | Zambia | 1962 (2006) Keyword: Land-use planning, Institution, Court/tribunal, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Subdivision of land, Authorization/permit, Expropriation, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX