Mission Statement
To ensure that all members of the public are accorded an efficient and timely planning service in order to provide the best physical environment possible for the island.

On behalf of the staff of the Town and Country Development Planning Office it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to browse our website. The Town and Country Development Planning Office (TCDPO) has the responsibility for the orderly and progressive development of Barbados.
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NOTICE: Town & Country Planning (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2009

The Town and Country Planning (Fees) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 comes into operation on the 1st of March, 2009.
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Preservation and Conservation of Historic Buildings

The Role of the Physical Development Plan and the Town and Country Planning Act in the Preservation and Conservation of Historic Buildings in Barbados
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NOTICE

The following changes willbe in effect as of March 31st, 2008:

1. The minimum size paper on which drawings will be accepted is 11" x 17".
2. The site plan and the ground floor plan must be submitted as separate drawings.

Your cooperation in this matter is appreciated.

 

Restrictive Policies

In the assessment of any application to carry out development, the Chief Town Planner must take into consideration the existing restrictive policies wherever possible.
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