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Town and Country Planning (Saint Mary) Provisional Development Order, 2017 (No. 41C of 2017).

Country/Territory
Jamaica
Document type
Regulation
Date
2017
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Original source
Jamaica Gazette No. 106A of 19 April 2017.
Subject
Environment gen., Land & soil, Water, Wild species & ecosystems, Waste & hazardous substances
Keyword
Pollution control EIA Environmental planning Cultural heritage Policy/planning Land-use planning Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings Agricultural land Subdivision of land Waste disposal Waste management Freshwater resources management Sustainable development Protection of habitats
Geographical area
Americas, Caribbean, Latin America and the Caribbean, Small Island Developing States
Abstract

This Order, made under section 5 of the Town and Country Planning Act, provides for a wide variety of matters regarding the administration and development of the Saint Mary Parish Development Area as described in the First Schedule. Matters regulated by this Order include planning permission for development, control on subdivision of land, consultation with national authorities by the local planning authority before granting planning permission, appeals, control of pollution, environmental impact on streams, lakes, ponds, aquifer and protection of ecologically sensitive areas or national heritage sites, protection of habitats, protection of agricultural activities. Planning permission shall be obtained from a local planning authority as defined by section 2 of the Act. An Environmental Impact Assessment may be required from the applicant. The Second Schedule sets out Use Classes. The Third Schedule sets out Permitted Development. The Fourth Schedule sets out forms of notices. The Fifth Schedule sets out the Planning Framework for the development area.

Full text
English
Website
nepa.gov.jm

References - Legislation

Implements

Town and Country Planning Act.

Legislation | Jamaica | 1958 (2001)

Keyword: Land-use planning, Institution, Authorization/permit, Water rights

Source: FAO, FAOLEX