TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.1 Background 2 1.2 Problem Statement 4 1.3 Justification 4 1.4.0 Main Objective 5 1.4.1 Specific Objectives CHAPTER 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 6 2.2.1Introduction 6 2.2.2 Policies and Legislations Relating to Planning and Development Control 6 2.2.3 Development Control within Road Reserves 7 2.2.4 Benefits of Development Control 8 2.3 Implications 8 2.4 Conclusion 8 CHAPTER 3.0 RESEARCH METHODS 8 3.1 Study Area 9 3.1.1 Figure 1. Map Showing the Study Area 9 3.2 Sample Design 9 3.3 Data Collection Methods 10 3.4 Data analysis and interpretation methods 10 3.5 Presentation and dissemination of Results 11 3.6 Ethical consideration 11 3.7 Limitations of the research 11 CHAPTER 4.0 RESEARCH BUDGET 12 …show more content…
Therefore, distances will be measured with a measuring tape from the centre of the road to both extent of the road reserve boundary in order to establish if the development lie in the road reserve. 2). To compare recorded distances against the standard road reserve width of the area imposed by the Standards and Guidelines. Measured distances will be compared against the standard road reserve width of the area, and this will help to verify as to how much distance developments or structures are located from the centre of the road. Any unapproved development found to lie in the road reserve will be referred to as illegal development. 3). To find out how frequent do the city council monitor and check for illegal developments in the area. Frequent and regular patrols of the road reserves for illegal developments can help the city council timely identify and react to those illegal developments. CHAPTER 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW 2.2.1 Introduction The literature review will closely discuss the effectiveness of development control in the road reserve. The literature review consists of three main themes which include; policies and legislations relating to planning and development control, Development control within the road reserve and the benefits of development control. 2.2.2 Policies and Legislations Relating to Planning and Development Control
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This paper uses the terms natural resource(s), resource(s), and reserve(s) in many different contexts. Please use care when interpreting their usage and context.
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