Temporary planning permission in development control system for urban development

Abstract

Planning permission is prerequisite in development control process as it acts as one of the most significant and effective factors that determine the quality built environment and physical planning. This paper focuses on the temporary planning permission, which is a short-term approval and is only permissible for temporary use of land and buildings. The potential advantages of temporary planning permission have yet to be explored by the planning authorities in Malaysia. This study is aimed at exploring the implementation of the planning permission delivery process in controlling the development of land and building on a temporary basis. Thus, the objectives are intended to examine the process and procedure of temporary planning permission for urban development in relation to Act 172, to ascertain the role and function of the local planning authority, and reviewing the provision of law related to the temporary planning permission as in the Act 172. Comparative analysis between Act 172 (West Malaysia), Planning Act (Cap. 232) (Singapore) and Town and Country Planning Act 1990 (UK) in terms of decision making process has been made to explore the best practices in temporary planning permission. This study is anticipated to enhance the temporary planning permission delivery process and the development control system in Peninsular Malaysia.