Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2021)

12.   Preparation of physical plans

  1.  

    (1)   In the course of preparation of a draft physical plan the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division shall—

    1.  

      (a)     take reasonable steps to consult with any person with an interest in the matters for which proposals may be made in the plan, including but not limited to the management of water and other natural resources, Crown lands, the natural and cultural heritage, environmental protection, agriculture, industry, tourism, commerce, urban development and transportation; and

    1.  

      (b)     take into account the national development strategy in effect for Saint Lucia.

  1.  

    (2)   Before finalising the contents of a draft physical plan the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division shall take reasonable steps to ensure that—

    1.  

      (a)     adequate publicity is given in the area to which the plan relates to the matters concerning which proposals will be made in the plan; and

    1.  

      (b)     persons who may wish to make representations with respect to those matters are invited and given an adequate opportunity to make representations on those matters.

  1.  

    (3)   In any case where a physical plan is concerned wholly or in part with an area governed by a local authority, the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division shall, before submitting the draft plan to Cabinet for approval, furnish a copy of the draft plan to that local authority for their consideration; and, if the local authority wishes to make any objections or representations in respect of the draft plan, they shall submit the same to the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division in the time and manner prescribed by the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division.