A home tenant in Kampong Tanjung Bunut, Mukim Kilanas has ceased storing electronic waste at the premises and restored the property to residential use following enforcement action by the Planning Authority.
The tenant had changed the use of the residential property for electronic waste storage and was found to be conducting an industrial activity without Planning Permission, in contravention of section 23(2) of the Town and Country Planning Act, Chapter 248.
The surrounding area was found to contain disorganised industrial and used electronic materials which could pose risks to the surrounding area.
Following routine monitoring and inspection, the tenant complied with the Planning Authority’s order by discontinuing the activity, cleaning the premises and restoring it to its original use as a residential home.
The Department of Town and Country Planning reminded the public that development or changes in land use without Planning Permission may affect public safety.
Under section 23 of the Act, development, subdivision or consolidation of land, or works in a conservation area, require permission from the Planning Authority.
Failure to comply is an offence punishable upon conviction by a fine of up to BND10,000 for every day the offence continues after conviction.
For complaints or planning advice, the public may contact the Department of Town and Country Planning at 8200 222 or tcp.aduan@tcp.gov.bn.