DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROCESS IN JAMAICA Development Order Outline

DEVELOPMENT PLANNING PROCESS IN JAMAICA Development Order

Outline of Presentation n Purpose of a Development Order n What is a Development Order n Who prepares a Development Order n Use of the Development Order n Content of a Development Order n Existing Confirmed Development Orders

Purpose of Development Order n To guide land use and land use changes n To foster economic, environmental, cultural, physical, and social well-being n To ensure that social needs are addressed in an environment where market forces are likely to impact the outcome of the planning process

Purpose of Development Order Cont’d n To facilitate protection and conservation of the natural environment n To provide for decisions to be made in a transparent and accountable manner n To encourage cooperation and coordination among differing interests n To effect the most efficient use of limited resources in a manner that satisfies the need of the present generation without compromising the livelihood of future generations

What is a Development Order n. A Development Order is a legal document which is used to guide development in the area to which it applies. n The Development Order includes the plan and related statements. n The Town and Country Planning Act is only applicable in an area where a Development Order exists.

Who prepares a Development Order n The Town and Country Planning Authority after consultation with the Local Authority prepares a Provisional Development Order.

Use of the Development Order n It enables the Local Planning Authority and/or the Town and Country Planning Authority to regulate land developments within the area defined as the Development Order Area. n It is used to secure proper conditions and conveniences and the co-ordination of roads and public services, protection and extension of amenities and the conservation and development of the resources of the area.

Contents of a Development Order n n Define the boundary it relates to Provides for the granting of permission to develop land in the order area Contains provisions necessary or expedient for prohibiting or regulating the development of land in the order area Matters to be addressed in the order: • Roads • Buildings and other structures • Community Planning • Amenities • Public Services • Transportation and Communications • Miscellaneous

Contents of a Development Order: Roads n Reservation of land for roads and establishment of public right of way. n Construction of new roads and alteration of existing ones

Contents of a Development Order: Buildings and Other Structures n Limiting number of buildings or number of specified class which may be constructed. n Regulating and controlling objects which may be affixed to buildings n Regulating and controlling the design , colour and materials of buildings and fences. n Reservation or allocation of lands for buildings of a specified class or classes or the prohibition or restriction of any class or classes of buildings on specified lands. n Regulating and controlling manner in which buildings are used and for what purpose.

Contents of a Development Order: Community Planning n Zoning of land for specific uses. n Regulating layout of housing e. g. density, spacing grouping and orientation. n Provision and siting of community facility e. g. schools, churches meeting halls.

Contents of a Development Order: Amenities n Reservation of lands for – Open Space – Burial/cemeteries – Communal parks – Game and bird sanctuaries

Contents of a Development Order: Public Services n Facilitate the establishment, extension or improvement of works in relation to refuse disposal n Power, water supply, sewerage disposal and drainage

Contents of a Development Order: Transportation and Communication n Facilitate the establishment, extension or improvement of transport systems, telegraph or telephone communication

Contents of a Development Order: Miscellaneous n Making any provisions necessary for adjustments and alteration to boundaries and areas of any town n Making provision for the subdivision of land n Making provisions for and regulating the making of agreements for the purpose of the development order

DEVELOPMENT ORDER AREAS

EXISTING CONFIRMED DEVELOPMENT ORDERS n Clarendon Parish – 1982 n Bog Walk/ Linstead/ Ewarton – 1965 n Kingston – 1966 n St Thomas Coast – 1965 n Portland Coast – 1963

EXISTING CONFIRMED DEVELOPMENT ORDERS n Negril and Green Island Area – 1984 n Westmoreland Parish (excluding Negril Green Island) - 1978 n Hanover Coast – 1962 n St. Catherine Coast – 1965 n St. Mary Coast - 1963

EXISTING CONFIRMED DEVELOPMENT ORDERS n St. Ann Parish – 2000 n Trelawny Parish 1982 n St. James Parish – 1982 n South St. Elizabeth – 1966 n Manchester Parish 1976 n Spanish Town 1964

THE END December 2012