TownAND
TOWN andCOUNTRY
CountryPLANNING
PlanningACT
Act1976
1976
LIMEMBERS :
LI, FIRDAUS & LATIFF
PURPOSE
OBJECTIVES
CONTENTS
SCOPES
HISTORICAL TEXT AND DEVELOPMENT
VIOLATIONS AND PUNISHMENT
PURPOSE
Known as Act 172 Serves as a comprehensive legislative Ensuring sustainable urban planning and
framework aimed at regulating land use environmental protection while facilitating
and development in Malaysia orderly growth and development across
various regions.
OBJECTIVES
Sustainable Development Promotion: The Act aims to
promote sustainable development by balancing economic
growth with environmental protection, ensuring that land
use meets the needs of current and future generations.
Orderly Urban Planning: It seeks to facilitate orderly
urban planning and development, providing a structured
approach to land use that minimizes conflicts and
enhances community well-being.
Public Participation Encouragement: The Act encourages
public participation in the planning process, allowing
stakeholders to contribute to decision-making and
fostering transparency in urban development initiatives.
➢ 1. Preliminary (Part I)
❖ Establishes the short title and scope of the Act
❖ applicable to Peninsular Malaysia
❖ Provides definitions for key terms such as “development,” “local authority,” and
“planning permission.”
➢ 2. Policy and Administration (Part II)
CONTENTS ❖
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Establishes the National Physical Planning Council chaired by the Prime Minister
Defines the role of the Director General of Town and Country Planning,
responsible for overseeing research, policy development, and guidance on
planning matters.
➢ 3. Development Plans (Part III)
❖ Outlines procedures for preparing structure plans (state-wide development
strategies) and local plans (detailed area-specific plans) Includes public
consultation requirements and approval processes for development plans.
➢ 4. Planning Control (Part IV)
❖ Regulates land use and prohibits development without appropriate
planning permission.
❖ Provides mechanisms for submitting applications for planning
permission and outlines appeal processes for rejected applications.
➢ 5. Development Charge (Part V)
CONT… ❖ Establishes guidelines for levying development charges on certain
types of development, contributing to local infrastructure
improvements.
➢ 6. Tree Preservation Order (Part VA)
❖ Introduces measures for the preservation and replacement of trees,
including compensation for preserved trees.
➢ 7. The Appeal Board (Part VI)
❖ Establishes an Appeal Board to hear disputes arising from
planning decisions.
➢ 8. Development Areas (Part VIII)
❖ Allows the declaration of special development areas,
CONT… including provisions for compensation and the
establishment of corporations for managing such areas.
❖ 9. Miscellaneous Provisions (Part IX)
❖ Covers additional legal aspects, such as the service of
documents, prosecution of offenses, and indemnity
clauses for planning authorities.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT
AND DEVELOPMENT
➢ 1976 : The Town and Country Planning Act 1976 was enacted to
establish a framework for land use planning in Malaysia
➢ 1980s : Initial implementation faced challenges, leading to the
need for clearer guidelines and public engagement in planning
processes.
➢ 1990s: Amendments introduced to enhance local authority
powers and streamline development approval processes,
reflecting evolving urban needs.
➢ 2001: Significant amendments were made to address urban
sprawl and promote sustainable development practices across
Malaysian cities.
➢ 2010: The Act was further revised to incorporate environmental
considerations, emphasizing the importance of ecological
sustainability in planning.
➢ 2021: Ongoing evaluations of the Act highlighted the need for
continuous updates to address contemporary urban challenges
and stakeholder concerns.
VIOLATIONS AND PUNISHMENT
