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DEPARTMENT OF PLANNING

Shaping Sustainable Communities

Our Planning Team

Mr. James M. Banda

Ms Comfort Chama

Director of Planning

Social Economic Planner

Jocephat Mwelwa

Chief Social Economic Planner

Town Planning Officer

Cholwe Hamama

Town Planner

Lwindii Hanyoolo

Social Economic Planner

Community Development Officer

Taziona Shawa

Community Development Officer

About Planning Department

The Planning Department holds the authority for both Rural and Urban Planning and Development control, as outlined by The Urban and Regional Planning Act. Under the supervision of the Director of Planning, the department is tasked with establishing a clear developmental framework and roadmap for the district.

Key Responsibilities

The department oversees urban and rural development planning, building inspections, land surveys, environmental planning, and socio-economic development initiatives to ensure sustainable growth and development within the district.

Town Planning

Town Planning Section

Executes town planning strategies to achieve a harmonious urban environment. Key responsibilities include:

  • Design of local Area plans
  • Numbering of Plots
  • Forward Planning
  • Coordination of transport routes and bus stations

Building Inspections

Building Inspections

Responsible for development control. The primary duties include:

  • Building Inspections
  • Identify illegal structures and unauthorized development
  • Enforce compliance
  • Issue Permissions to Develop

Survey Section

Survey Section

Responsible for guiding land boundary limits. Key tasks include:

  • Placement and Re-Establishing of property boundaries
  • Road marking
  • Preparation of survey diagrams
  • Preparation of survey reports
  • Management of Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Social Economic Planning

Social Economic Planning

Undertakes socio-economic planning to enhance implementation of Council developmental plans and programs:

  • Development Planning
  • Capacity building
  • Project Proposals
  • Coordinate Constituency Development Fund (CDF) activities
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Research

Environmental Planning

Environmental Planning

Mainstreams environmental concerns in development plans and programs:

  • Preparation of Environmental Assessment Reports
  • Environmental Profiling
  • Preparation of Environmental Briefs
  • Conduct Environmental Education
  • Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Permission to Develop

Community Development

Community Development

Facilitates participatory community development and empowerment:

  • Community mobilization and engagement
  • Capacity building for local groups
  • Facilitation of self-help initiatives
  • Adult education programs
  • Youth and women empowerment
  • Community-based project coordination