LAND USE AND
SPATIAL PLANNING
AUTHORITY
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Perform the spatial, land use and human settlements planning functions of the national development planning system established under the National Development Planning Commission Act, 1994 (Act 479) and the National Development Planning (System) Act, 1994 (Act 480)
Prepare and provide for the technical human settlements planning component as may be required by the National Development Planning Commission for inclusion in the national development plans or infrastructure plan prepared by the Commission pursuant to Acts 479 and 480
Prepare and provide for the technical human settlements planning component as may be required by the National Development Planning Commission for inclusion in the national development plans or infrastructure plan prepared by the Commission pursuant to Acts 479 and 480
Prescribe the format and content of the spatial development framework, structure plans and local plans
Provide directions, guidelines and manuals for spatial planning
Develop the capacities of the district assemblies and other institutions for effective performance of their spatial planning and human settlement management functions
Ensure efficiency in the development control function at national, regional and district levels through the decentralized governance structures
Ensure that the District Assemblies in collaboration with the development institutions perform site and service programmes for the purpose of development
Provide guidance on the requisite human and material resources for the performance of the spatial planning and physical development functions at all levels
Ensure the control of physical development in uncontrolled or less controlled but sensitive areas such as forest reserves, nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries, green belts, coastal wetlands, water bodies, water catchment areas, mining areas, open spaces and public parks
Ensure that the exploitative use of natural resources for agriculture, mining, industry and other related activities do not adversely impact on human settlements
Collaborate with relevant agencies including the Environmental Protection Agency, the Minerals Commission and the Forestry Commission, to ensure adequate reclamation or eco-regeneration of natural resource areas which have been exploited
Oversee the implementation of approved policies regarding spatial planning and physical development within the country
Give guidance and monitor district assemblies and generally advise the Minister on policy options and implementation under the Act
Give guidance and monitor district assemblies and generally advise the Minister on policy options and implementation under the Act
Give directives and guidelines as appropriate on development control functions in conformity with the Act
Prepare national spatial development framework plan and evaluate regional and district spatial development framework to ensure conformity with the national spatial development framework and the requirements of the Act
Recommend relevant Regulations to be made by the Minister
Issue guidelines and regulatory notices to ensure compliance with this Act
Ensure a continual review, effective planning and management of human settlements and spatial planning policies
Facilitate improvement in the natural and built environment, and ultimately the quality of life for the population in rural and urban settlements
Ensure continued revision of spatial development framework, structure and local plans to guide the development of human settlements in Ghana
Encourage the private sector to partner the public sector in financing the development and management of human settlements and related physical development
Create a regime that enables district assemblies to acquire land in order to prevent or reverse depressed settlements
Establish spatial planning and land use database
Ensure the creation of appropriate zoning schemes and also prevent encroachments or breach of zoning schemes
Ensure the establishment of an inter-sectoral approach to decision making in spatial planning in accordance with the development objective of government to attain a coordinated approach to development
Perform any other function as may be directed by the Minister
Ensure that the land use plans prepared by the District Physical Planning Departments reflect the Medium Term Development Plans
Ensure the harmonization of spatial plans of the MMDAs
Lead the process of preparing Regional Spatial Development Frameworks
Monitor and ensure quality control of spatial and land use plans at the District level
Oversee operations of the districts without established physical planning offices or professional planners
Providing technical guidance for both public and private institutions and individuals