Spatial and Strategic Planning Division
Spatial and Strategic Planning Division
Bhutan is rapidly urbanizing and unprecedented changes are taking place in urban areas. More people are moving in to towns and concerted efforts are needed to prepare for the increasing population and to make the best use of the available resources including land.
Spatial and Strategic Planning Division
Bhutan is rapidly urbanizing and unprecedented changes are taking place in urban areas. More people are moving in to towns and concerted efforts are needed to prepare for the increasing population and to make the best use of the available resources including land. The Urban Planning and Development Division will study the existing scenarios and emerging trends and propose urban development plans and strategies for specific urban centres. The Division will also carry out study to identify potential urban growth centres and recommend appropriate planning interventions. Further, the Division will focus on an integrated planning approach to explore new and innovative planning techniques and mechanisms for a holistic perspective especially in view of the environmental sustainability, disaster risks reduction and climate change adaptations.
Our Directives
Carry out research and study of urban development trends and issues
Prepare and review strategic plans, policies and land use plans
Prepare and review structure plans, local area plans and DCRs
Conduct socio-economic studies
Prepare and review standards, guidelines and regulations
Research innovative planning methodologies and green technologies
Provide technical backstopping to the local governments
Regional and Rural Planning Division
Rapid developments and unregulated changes are also taking place outside urban centres and in rural areas. Planning interventions are required to facilitate planning and development of settlements that are safe, comfortable and convenient places to live. Therefore, this Division will prepare general guidelines, facilitate and regulate planning and development in these areas and primarily look at the preparation of regional and valley level development plans. The main objective is to ensure a more holistic and coordinated planning approach and to enable sharing the use of infrastructure services, amenities resources between an urban centre and its surrounding regions. The Division will also carry out study of the traditional villages and their settlement patterns and the architecture of Bhutan and consider how these features can be promoted and incorporated into the settlements that are being planned and developed.
Our Directives
Carry out research and study of traditional settlement areas
Prepare and review strategic plans, policies and land use plans
Prepare standards and guidelines for rural and regional settlements
Guide developments outside urban areas
Identify potential growth areas and provide development guidelines
Prepare development plans for high pressure areas
Provide technical backstopping to the local governments
Carry out public awareness campaigns
Our Team Details
SL | Name | Designation | Email | Phone | Joining Date |
01 | Sebika Newar | PA to Director | |||
02 | Chenga | Driver | |||
03 | Norbu Wangdi | Driver I |