Physical Planning Unit of Grenada

This Unit manages and regulates the physical use of land throughout the state, examines and approves building plans.

The Physical Planning Unit consists of two closely aligned sections: Forward Planning and Development Control. The Department is headed by the Senior Planning Officer who reports to the Permanent Secretary.

The main objectives of the Physical Planning Unit are:

• To guide the future development of the State by establishing a National Physical Development Plan, Local Area Plans and schemes for National Development.

• To ensure the orderly and progressive development of land, in a manner that will protect the environment and conserve the nation’s heritage.

• To implement the Grenada Building Code and Guidelines.

• Facilitate improved efficiency in the processing of applications for approval to develop land and monitoring of developments.

• Implement and maintain a Geographic Information System (GIS) in order to enhance the output of the Physical Planning Unit.