Section 232
Approval for sub-division
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The State Planning Authority may, if it considers that it is expedient in the interest of proper planning and overall development of the area to which the application relates—
(a)
approve the plan of the proposed sub-division or development, or subject to modifications or amendments thereto, and, subject to any of the conditions or requirements stipulated in subsection (2);
(b)
refuse to approve the plan of sub-division or development if it is of the opinion that the land is not suitable for sub-division, or the proposed sub-division or development is not in the interest of proper planning or development of the area or not in conformity with the structure plan or local plan for the area where the land is situated;
(c)
require a new plan to be prepared and submitted for its approval.
(2)
Where the State Planning Authority decides to approve the sub-division or development of the land, it may require an amended plan to be submitted, and impose any or all of the following conditions or requirements, namely:
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(a)
to make provision for further or other provision for the construction of roads, footpaths, bridges, sewers and drains, the making of reserves, and the compliance with the requirements for the protection and improvement of the physical environment;
(b)
to make provision for car parks or car parking spaces on the land or on an alternative site or place to be approved by the
State Planning Authority;
(c)
to provide plans for the laying of water mains, electricity and telecommunication lines and facilities, to the satisfaction of the relevant authorities in charge of public utilities;
and
(d)
such other requirements as the State Planning
Authority may impose in the interest of overall planning for the area where the land is situated.