Discussion on “Planning and Development Regulations of the Urban Development Authority & its Implications”

1. Background:
The Urban Development Authority (UDA) Planning and Development Regulations were revised and published for the first time in 35 years. The gazette was issued on July 08, 20211. These Planning and Development Regulations help to create a conducive environment and enhance the quality of life of the people in terms of habitable space. Understanding the Planning and Development Regulations is essential for urban planners in order to be effective in their roles.
The gazetted Planning & Development Regulations 2021 has various implications in different sectors. Thus, it is important to discuss the perspectives of various sectors practicing those Planning & Development Regulations.
Accordingly, ITPSL organise an awareness session to make members of the ITPSL aware of the Urban Development Authority Planning & Development Regulations 2021 and to discuss the perspectives of various sectors practicing those Planning & Development Regulations.

2. Programme Type:

Awareness programme

3. Objective:
• To inform the members about the Urban Development Authority Planning & Development Regulations 2021.
• To discuss the advantages and disadvantages generated by the Urban Development Authority
Planning & Development Regulations 2021 on various sectors.

4. Main Sections of the Programme:
1. Presenting Urban Development Authority Planning & Development Regulations – 2021
2. Discussion on the perspectives of various sectors practicing those Planning & Development
Regulations
1. Design
2. Construction
3. Real Estate

5. Speakers from UDA:
1. Plnr. Nirmala Kulathunga – Dy. Director (Planning), Urban Development Authority
2. Plnr. Yasanatha Perera – Asst. Director (Planning), Urban Development Authority

6. Discussion Panel:
Session Moderator – Archt./Plnr. Piyal Silva, Managing Director, Design Advocacy (Pvt) Ltd
1. Designers’ view of the regulations – Archt. Dayapriya Nawarathna

2. Construction-related perspective of the regulations – Eng. Nissanka N. Wijeratne, Secretary General/CEO, Chamber of Construction Industries (CCI)

3. Real Estate developers’ view of the regulations – Mr. Prasanna De Zoysa, Director- Policy Planning & Regulatory Affairs, Condominium Developers Association of Sri Lanka