This Ordinance concerns acquisition of land by the State for public purposes, appeal and other proceedings related to (intended) acquisition and compensation for loss of property resulting from such acquisition. The Ordinance also concerns temporary occupation of land. The Ordinance defines" public purpose". The Governor may order a preliminary investigation on the land designated for acquisition. Appeal against decisions may be made to the court.

These Regulations implement provisions of the Physical Planning Ordinance with respect to applications for: (a) a grant of development permission; (b) permission to demolish or develop a building subject to a building preservation order; (c) permission to cut or remove a plant subject to a Plant Preservation Order; and (d) the right to subdivide land. Schedule 1 sets out the forms to be used in respect of the various applications, decisions, requirements and other matters to facilitate the administration of the Ordinance.

This Ordinance establishes the Physical Planning Board and provides rules relative to (control on) planning and development. Other administrative bodies for purposes of this Act are the Minister and the Director of Planning. The Director may, and if so required by the Governor shall, submit to the Minister proposals for the preparation of a development plan. There shall be various types of development permission, including a permission to subdivide land.