CITY PLANNING DEPARTMENT

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What is urban planning?

Urban Planning is known as "Physical Planning" or "Land Use Planning". In other words, it is the art and science of shaping the physical, social and economic growth and development of urban and rural areas.

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Who is responsible for planning the city?

Referring to Section 5, Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172), a Local Authority (PBT) shall be the Local Planning Authority (PBPT) for its administrative area.

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What is the concept of planning?

A field that can determine a perfect, comfortable and quality living environment and place to live through a harmonious combination of built and natural environments. It is through the process of analyzing the current situation, identifying issues, problems and potential to present proposals for policy actions and planning as well as land use control.

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What are the legal provisions for urban planning activities?

The Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172) is a direct legal provision that explains who has the role and responsibility, the scope of duties and activities of town planning.

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What is a Development Plan?

Development Plans consist of the National Physical Plan, State Structural Plan, District Local Plan, Special Area Plan. They are the legal reference documents for the planning framework.

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What is the National Physical Plan (NPP)?

The NPP is a national spatial plan that provides strategic guidance on the direction and pattern of the country's physical development.

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What is the State Structure Plan?

It is a written statement that presents general policies and proposals regarding land use development including measures to control the physical environment, communications and traffic for a period of 15 to 20 years.

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What is the Subang Jaya City Council Local Plan 2035?

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Development Proposal Report

It is a report required to be prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 21A, Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172), which must be submitted together with the layout plan submitted whether for an application to change conditions, divide a boundary or erect a building where relevant. It presents the planning principles, rationales and justifications that can strengthen the suitability of development proposals. It can also help smooth the process of consideration by the PBPT on the submitted application.

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Planning Permission

Planning Permission must be obtained from the Local Authority (PBT) before any development can commence in accordance with section 19, Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172). An application for Planning Permission must be in the form and contain the details, and be accompanied by the documents and plans prescribed by the PBT as provided in section 21 (1). Section 21 (3) of Act 172, requires that if the application involves the erection of a building, then the PBT may direct the applicant to submit details such as the level of the building site, height and setback of the building and so on

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Who grants Planning Permission?

The Subang Jaya City Council granted Planning Permission in writing to the application submitted by the applicant.

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What is the Use of Planning Permission?

Every development that is to be carried out requires Planning Permission. This is for the PBT to control planning and development, and is a form of responsibility towards the PBT which approves and carries out development works.

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What are the consequences if development is carried out without/does not comply with Planning Permission?

It is a mandatory offence under Act 172. Conviction is punishable by a fine of up to RM 500,000.00 or imprisonment for two (2) years or both. The fine will be imposed up to RM 5,000.00 for each day the offence continues.

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What is planning advisory services?

Planning Advisory Services are among the services this department provides to the public prior to submitting an official application. They are provided through counter services via inquiries, telephone calls, letters or emails.

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How long does it take for the department to process a planning application?

According to the department's Customer Charter that has been set.

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Appeal Board

If the applicant / objector is not satisfied (dissatisfied) with the decision or conditions of approval, an appeal may be made to the Selangor State Appeal Board, Selangor State Town and Country Planning Department in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 23 (1a) and (b), Town and Country Planning Act 1976 (Act 172) within 30 days of this decision being communicated.

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What is the Appeals Board?

The Appeals Board is a body established by the State Authority to provide an opportunity for the public who are aggrieved or dissatisfied with the Planning Permission decision made by the Local Planning Authority.

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How can an appeal be made?

Applications must be completed on the form provided by the Secretariat and sent to the following address:-
Registrar of the Selangor State Appeal Board,
D/A Selangor State Town and Country Planning Department,
18th Floor,
Bangunan Darul Ehsan No.3 Jalan Indah, Section 14,
40646 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Tel: 03-5511.6666
Fax: 03-5511.3557

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Where is the trial held?

Conference Room
18th Floor,
Darul Ehsan Building No.3 Jalan Indah,
Section 14,
40646 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan.

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What is the general definition of sustainable development?

Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Dictionary: Sustainable = Continuous

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What is the international definition of sustainable development?

The World Commission on Environment and Development (Brundtland Report 1987) defined sustainable development as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.”

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What is the definition of sustainable development in the State of Selangor?

The Selangor State Government introduced the definition of sustainable development in the local context Mampan Selangor (2000); 'Sustainable development is about economic reform; the development process takes seriously the impact of development on the environment, natural resources and local communities'.

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What is Selangor Agenda 21?

Selangor Agenda 21 is an action plan to implement a state-level sustainable development strategy which was formed based on the Selangor Sustainable Development Strategy.

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What is Local Agenda 2023?

The rebranding of Local Agenda 21 Subang Jaya to Local Agenda 2030 was agreed upon at the Local Agenda 21 Committee Meeting in 2018 to align with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals .

The Local Agenda 2030 Committee was established to achieve the targets and agenda outlined in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This committee discusses and presents the achievements of programs that have been carried out within the MBSJ administrative area through five (5) Local Agenda 2030 Special Action Plans, namely:

i. Safe City Action Plan

ii. Green City Action Plan

iii. Prosperous Cities Action Plan

iv. Healthy Cities Action Plan

v. Prosperous City Action Plan.

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What is e-MURNInet Selangor?

e-MURNInet Selangor is a web application software as well as a reference and information access center related to the Selangor Sustainable Urban Indicators Study project managed by the Selangor JPBD.

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What is the definition of a Safe City?

A city that is free from all physical, social and mental threats. Its environment is always in the most preserved condition. Does not create an atmosphere that can encourage incidents that disrupt local well-being. Residents are always in the safest, most prosperous, healthy and cheerful condition.

ENFORCEMENT DIVISION

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1

What powers and actions can be taken by the Enforcement Division of the Urban Planning Department?

i. The Enforcement Division of the Town and Country Planning Department only takes action on any offenses under the provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act 1972 (Act 172), namely:
a. Offenses that violate Section 19 (carrying out development without planning permission).
b. Offenses that violate Section 20 (carrying out development contrary to planning permission).
c. Offenses that violate Section 25 (failing to comply with planning permission or modified building plans).

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Has the Council given permission/approval for the Guarded Community Housing Scheme in the MBSJ area?

• The Council is aware of the issue of road closures following the implementation of the 'guarded community' in the MBSJ area. This issue does not only occur in the MBSJ area, but other PBTs also experience the same issue regarding this matter.
• For your information, the Council has never approved any 'guarded community' application. This department only takes note of each 'guarded community' application in the OSC, MBSJ Meeting. However, due to too many requests and needs to implement 'guarded communities' in housing areas, the Selangor Housing and Property Board has issued a guideline that must be followed by each resident association that wishes to implement the 'gated & guarded' system in their respective housing areas.
• The guidelines that must be followed by the association are as follows:
i. Applications must be submitted by a Resident Association registered with the Registrar of Societies. 
ii. Obtain the consent of 85% of the residents of the number of occupied housing units (including tenants).
iii. There is no element of coercion to participate in this scheme.
iv. The implementation of this 'guarded community' scheme is only temporary, from two (2) to three (3) years.
v. Implementation is only allowed for areas that do not have shared facilities such as surau, schools, football fields and so on.
vi. Guard huts are allowed and the size is 6 feet X 8 feet or the size deemed appropriate by the PBT.
vii. The construction of guard huts does not obstruct traffic and its placement on the roadside and requires written permission from the PTD/PBT.
viii. Barriers are only allowed to operate from 12 midnight to 6 am.
ix. The use of access cards (automatic) is strictly prohibited.
x. It is not allowed to block vehicles from entering / exiting the area.
xi. Residents who do not participate in this scheme cannot be prevented from entering their residences at any time.
xii. The appointment and duties of Security Guards must comply with the Private Agencies Act 1971 (Act 27) and the requirements of the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN).
xiii. It is absolutely prohibited to build walls (fencing) surrounding development areas except for safety reasons such as the presence of large ditches, rivers and highways with prior approval from the local authority.
• If there are any complaints and violations of the conditions, the applicant will be subject to action under Section 46 of the Roads, Drains and Buildings Act for the offence of obstructing a public road and the offence of constructing a guardhouse structure without obtaining a permit from the Council. The Council is also in the process of reviewing and reviewing this issue thoroughly and in detail so that it can be resolved in the best possible way and benefit all parties.