Malaysia legislation

Section 21B

of *TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ACT 1976

Section 21B

(a)

where the development is in respect of any land—

(i)

measures for the protection and improvement of its physical environment;

(ii)

measures for the preservation of its natural topography;

(iii)

measures for the improvement of its landscape;

(iv)

measures for the preservation and planting of trees thereon;

(v)

the location and species of trees with a girth exceeding 0.8 metre and other vegetation thereon;

(vi)

the making up of open spaces;

(vii)

the proposed earthworks, if any; and

(viii)

a description of the works to be carried out; and

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(b)

where the development is in respect of a building with special architecture or historical interest, particulars to identify the building including its use and condition, and its special character, appearance, make and feature and measures for its protection, preservation and enhancement;

and

(c)

where the development involves a building operation, particulars of the character and appearance of buildings located in the surrounding area.

(2)

The local planning authority may give directions to an applicant for planning permission in respect of matters concerning his layout plans as the local planning authority considers necessary.

(3)

The applicant to whom directions are given under subsection (2) shall amend the layout plans accordingly, and resubmit the layout plans within such period or extended period as the local planning authority may specify.

(4)

If the layout plans are not resubmitted within the specified period or extended period, the application for planning permission shall be deemed to have been withdrawn but the applicant may submit a fresh application.

Preparation of plan, etc., by a qualified person