| Stated Role |
To provide a solid basis for the long term physical development of the nation which supports the new national development strategy and direct development in a manner which will integrate economic competitiveness with environmental sustainability and social equity.<P> <P>To support and encourage rather than restrict private sector development activities.<P> <P>To provide the special context for a co-ordinated approach to a physical infrastructure planning and programming which supports national development objectives.<P> <P>To integrate land use planning with the forthcoming new transport choice.<P> <P>To reinforce and modernise the legal and institutional structure for physical development planning, control and enforcement so that meaningful and lasting results can be achieve.<P> <P>To satisfy the housing and land needs of the people of Mauritius.<P> <P>To achieve more effective management and use of State Lands.<P> <P>To devise plans, policies and programmes which are robust, flexible and balanced. |