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URP 110-Lecture 9

The document outlines the legislative framework in planning, focusing on various strategic documents including international, national, and regional plans. It highlights Botswana's Vision 2036, which encompasses sustainable economic development, human social development, sustainable environment, and governance. Additionally, it details the Town and Country Planning Act of 2013, which regulates land use and development at national, regional, and local levels.

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URP 110-Lecture 9

The document outlines the legislative framework in planning, focusing on various strategic documents including international, national, and regional plans. It highlights Botswana's Vision 2036, which encompasses sustainable economic development, human social development, sustainable environment, and governance. Additionally, it details the Town and Country Planning Act of 2013, which regulates land use and development at national, regional, and local levels.

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URP 110: LECTURE 9

LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK IN
PLANNING
LAND
DELIVERY
PROCESS
(FOR
PREVIOUS
LECTURE)
LEGISLATIVE CONSIDERATIONS/FRAMEWORK

International Strategic Documents

National Legislative/Policy
Frameworks

Sectoral Strategies

Spatial Planning Legislation

Lived Experiences
3
International Strategic Documents
National Strategic Documents: VISION 2036
PILLAR 1 - SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
• By 2036 Botswana will be a high-income country, with an export-led economy underpinned by diversified, exclusive and sustainable
growth driven by high levels of productivity. This pillar encompasses Knowledge based economy, human capital, doing business and
competitiveness, infrastructure development, informal sector and the micro and small enterprises, mineral sector, agricultural sector,
manufacturing sector, tourism, services, information technology, financial and business services, transport and logistics, creative
industries and sport,
PILLAR 2 - HUMAN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
• By 2036 Botswana will be a moral, tolerant and inclusive society that provides opportunities for all. For easy execution the pillar will be
looking into different sectors which includes spiritual wellbeing, culture, strong family institution, health and wellness, social inclusion
and equality, education and skills development, gender equality, the youth and children’s wellbeing.
PILLAR 3 - SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT
• By 2036 sustainable and optimal use of natural resources will have transformed our economy and uplifted our people’s livelihoods.
This pillar includes the ecosystem functions and services, sustainable utilization of natural resources, water security, energy security,
sustainable land use and management, sustainable human settlements, climate resilience and disaster risk reduction and pollution
and waste,
PILLAR 4 - GOVERNANCE, PEACE AND SECURITY
• By 2036 Botswana will be a land of peace, freedom and progressive governance. This forth pillar will be based on the constitution and
human rights, the institutional framework, separation of powers and effective oversight, Bogosi and the Kgotla system,
decentralization, civil society participation, religion and society, transparency, accountability and implementation, electoral system
and political representation, crime, peace and security, foreign relations and freedom of expression and association.
National
Strategic
Documents:
NATIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
PLAN
National Strategic Documents: NATIONAL SPATIAL PLAN
National in Scale:
Meaning that it intends to guide National Development Policies, Programs and
investments.

Strategic in approach:
NSP is concerned with prioritizing goals, and objectives to guide decision-making related
to land use, infrastructure, and resource management.

Spatial in scope:
Meaning that it is concerned with location of people, their activities, the environment
and their relationships
PLANNING
REGIONS
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 2013

Botswana's Town and Country Planning Act is a


legislation framework that governs urban and rural
planning in Botswana. The Act provides a framework for
the regulation and control of land use, development,
and building construction is carried out across the
country.

States the duties to be performed by:


• Minister of Lands and Water Affairs
• Director DTCP
• Planning Authorities
• PLanning Committees
Regional Strategic Documents: REGIONAL PLANS
Regional in Scale:
Regional plans cover a larger geographical area than local plans but are smaller
in scope compared to national plans. (May cover more than one district)

Strategic in Approach:
Regional plans aim to coordinate development activities, address regional
disparities, and promote sustainable growth and development within the region.
Regional Strategic Documents: REGIONAL PLANS (TCPA PART IV SECTION 17)

A regional plan shall -


a) consist of a written statement, accompanied by such maps, diagrams, illustrations and
descriptive matter as the Minister considers appropriate to illustrate the proposals in the
plan;
b) indicate the major land uses, including important public utilities, major amenities and
recreational areas, areas for development, major transportation and communications
patterns and measures for the conservation and improvement of the physical environment;
c) state the relationship of the proposals referred to under paragraphs (a) and (b) for the use of
land in the neighbouring areas which may be expected to affect the region; and
d) indicate the manner in which the proposals contained therein are justified by an inventory
and analysis of the assets and resources of the region, and, where necessary, its
contiguous area and by any other information.
WHAT ARE LOCAL PLANS?
LOCAL IN SCALE:
Local plans, also known as city / Town plans, are developed at the level of local
government.

LOCAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT:


Local plans typically provide a framework for managing growth and development
within the community, ensuring that development activities align with local goals
and objectives.

ROLE:
Local plans address the unique needs and characteristics of individual
communities within settlements / cities / towns..
Local Strategic Documents: Local PLANS (TCPA PART IV SECTION 19)

1. It shall be the responsibility of the relevant planning authority to initiate the preparation of a draft local plan for submission to the
Minister.
2. A draft local plan under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by a consultation report indicating the manner in which -
a. consultations were made; and
b. any representations or objections have been addressed.
3. A local plan shall -
a. consist of a written statement formulating proposals for the development and use of land in the relevant planning area and be
accompanied by such maps, diagrams, illustrations or other descriptive matter to explain or illustrate the proposals; and
b. include a strategic environmental assessment in accordance with the Environmental Assessment Act.
4. The relevant planning authority may prepare different local plans for different purposes for the same planning area or, for part of a
planning area that has been selected for commencement during a prescribed period
5. The Minister may direct a planning authority to prepare, alter, or replace the local plan of its planning area.
6. In preparing a local plan, a planning authority shall take into account the proposals laid down in the regional plan of the planning
authority's planning area.

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