DEVELOPMENT CONTROL UNIT, ZANZIBAR (DCU)

We enforce the implementation of Land Use Plan, and Local Planning Schemes or any approved Planning Guidance issued by the Department of Urban and Rural Planning or any Planning Authority.

What is a Planning Schemes?

PLANNING SCHEMES means local plan or planning guidance proposed to guide development in an area.

A Planning Guidance (PG) is prepared by the Department of Urban and Rural Planning when it's required;

Planning Guidance

Monitoring

Building Permit

Functions of DCU

DCU Composition

MISSION OF THE DCU

Is To Increase development control through effective, transparent and participatory system of sustainable land use in Zanzibar