Physical Planning Department

The Physical Planning Department was established at MMDA’s as per the second schedule of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936) and section 185(4) of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Act, 2016 (Act 925).  

The Department aims to become unique, technically competent and proactive in order to contribute effectively to rational development of sustainable human settlements and environmental horticulture.

OBJECTIVES OF THE DEPARTMENT

• To provide for the planning and the sustainable development of land and human settlements in the District.
• To ensure the judicious use of land in the District.
• To provide the enabling environment through technical guidance from the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority for District Assemblies to better perform the spatial planning and human settlement management functions.
• To preserve and enhance the environment through planting and proper cultural practices for green plants including shade trees, shrubs and turf grass.
• To cultivate and promote research, education and development of horticulture.
• To enhance quality of life through ecosystem services, production of safe and nutritious food products.

FUNCTIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT

The functions of the Department include but are not limited to:

• Advising the District Assembly on national policies on physical planning, land use and development
• Preparing spatial plans as a guide for the formulation of development policies and decisions in the district
• Identifying problems concerning the development of land and its social, environmental and economic implications
• Facilitate and participate in research and public education in planning and human settlement development in the District;
• Ensure the prohibition of the construction of new buildings unless building plans submitted have been approved by the Assembly;
• Advise the Assembly on the siting of bill boards, masts and ensure compliance with the decisions of the Assembly;
• Advise on the acquisition of landed property in the public interest
• Undertake street addressing and related Issues.
• Develop and promote effective landscape beautification in the district and homes
• Cultivate horticultural products including vegetables, fruits, tree seedlings and ornamental plants for sale to the public and for export