Welcome Message

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the website of the Department of Town & Country Planning. The Department, as part of the Ministry of Local government, urban development, housing and environment, has responsibility for executing the Town Planning Act and Subdivision of Land Act. This includes strategic and statutory planning; and managing, in conjunction with local authorities, the approval of subdivision, development and building applications across the country.

Our website (www.townplanning.gov.fj) is designed to help people to understand the requirements and processes of planning and development permission in Fiji. Whether you are a local resident looking to build or extend your home or business; an overseas-based investor wanting to establish in industry, commerce or tourism; or a student or member of the community wanting to better understand town planning, I trust that you will find this website useful. Your feedback on the site is welcome, as this will help us to improve it.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Department at any time if we can be of assistance, or answer further questions.

Maraia Ubitau
Acting Permament Secretary of Local Government, Urban Development, Housing & Environment