Preparation of the National Physical Planning Policy and the Plan

The section 5A(a), (b) and (g) of the Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act, No.49 of 2000 mandates the formulation of the National Physical Planning Policy and preparation of National Physical Plan, and periodical reviews for necessary changes as primary tasks of the Department.

Scope of National Physical Plan

As per provisions of the Section 2 in part I , General provision of Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act, No.49 of 2000

‘A National Physical Plan may be prepared under this Ordinance in conformity with the National Physical Planning Policy, with respect to land, whether there are or are not buildings thereon, with the general object of promoting and regulating the development of the land, of securing proper infrastructure, amenities and conveniences, of conserving the natural and built environment of architectural, historic of aesthetic interest and of natural beauty.’

Constitution of the National Physical Planning Council

As per provisions of the Section 1 in Part I , General provision of Town and Country Planning (Amendment) Act, No.49 of 2000

There shall be established a National Physical Planning Council (hereinafter referred to as the Council) consisting of”

  • The Head of the Government - H.E. the President / Chairman
  • The Minister in charge of the subject of National Physical Planning, who shall be the Vice Chairman
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Economic Planning
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Finance
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Lands
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Agriculture
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Industry
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Housing
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Urban Development
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Transport
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Highways
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Ports
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Civil Aviation
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Coast Conservation
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Environment
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Forestry
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Tourism
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Irrigation
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Power
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Culture
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Provincial Councils
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Plan Implementation
  • Hon. Minister in charge of the subject of Health
  • All Chief Ministers of all Provinces:
    • Chief Minister, Northern Provincial Council
    • Chief Minister, Central Provincial Council
    • Chief Minister, North Central Provincial Council
    • Chief Minister, Eastern Provincial Council
    • Chief Minister, North Western Provincial Council
    • Chief Minister, Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council
    • Chief Minister, Southern Provincial Council
    • Chief Minister, Western Provincial Council
    • Chief Minister, Uva Provincial Council