Town and Country Planning Act
Ghana, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning
The Act provides for the development of land, towns and other areas. It sets out the powers of the Minister and places the authority for town and country planning on the Minister, instead of the Town and Country Planning Board. The Act gives the Minister powers to appoint a planning committee for a declared planning area and establish a scheme for that area in accordance with provisions of this Act. The Minister is also given the freedom to delegate any of his/her functions for the smooth running of operations.
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Town and Country Planning Act Current Version
January 2022
The Act provides for the development of land, towns and other areas. It sets out the powers of the Minister and places the authority for town and country planning on the Minister, instead of the Town and Country Planning Board. The Act gives the Minister powers to appoint a planning committee for a declared planning area and establish a scheme for that area in accordance with provisions of this Act. The Minister is also given the freedom to delegate any of his/her functions for the smooth running of operations.
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