This Act provides for town and country planning and other planning in relation with development in Trinidad and Tobago. The Act defines duties of the Minister and establishes an Advisory Town Planning Panel. Development plans shall be prepared by the Minister after a general survey. The Act further provides, among other things for: (a) the granting of development permissions; (b) compensation for consequences of planning decisions; (c) planning control and enforcement; and (d) acquisition and disposal of land for planning purposes. Use of land for forestry and agriculture does not constitute development for the purposes of this Act. Matters for which provision may be made in development plans include the preservation of forests and sanctuaries for birds and marine life. The Minister may make Tree Preservation Orders for the preservation of any trees or woodlands in any area.
Implemented by: Town and Country Planning (Chaguaramas) Development Order (Cap. 35:01). (2011-12-31)
Implemented by: Town and Country Planning (General Development) Order (Cap. 35:01). (2011-12-31)
Implemented by: Town and Country Planning (Use Classes) Order (Cap. 35:01). (2011-12-31)
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First colonized by the Spanish, the islands came under British control in the early 19th century. The islands' sugar industry was hurt by the emancipation of the slaves in 1834. Manpower was replaced with the importation of contract laborers from India between 1845 and 1917, which boosted sugar production as well as the cocoa industry. The discovery of oil on Trinidad in 1910 added another important export. Independence was attained in 1962. The country is one of the most prosperous in the Caribbean thanks largely to petroleum and natural gas production and processing.
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