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Analysis of the Factors Influencing Developers’ Compliance with Development Control Regulations in a Typical Sub-Urban Residential Area. Case of Enugu, South-East, Nigeria

TPL. Ugochukwu Ofoezie Prince PhD, TPL. Prof. Ubani Obinna

Abstract

In many cities of the Global South, the effectiveness of development control regulations remains a major concern. Although regulatory frameworks exist, their implementation and enforcement are often weak, leading to widespread non-compliance. This situation is particularly evident in rapidly expanding suburban residential areas, where urban growth tends to occur at a faster pace than the capacity of planning institutions to regulate development. This study analyze the factors that influence compliance with development control regulations in sub urban residential areas of Enugu Urban, Enugu State. The data were derived from a questionnaire survey of 400 developers and analyzed using descriptive and Principal component analysis. A multi-stage sampling technique was employed in the study. The study area was clustered into three residential zones (traditional/ core, sub-urban and planned area). Then simple random sample techniques were used to select the 3 neighborhoods from the sub urban residential zones. The result revealed that Institutional challenges (21.064%), regulation instrument features (16.546%), developers’ demographic characteristic (7.011%), Public disposition (5.758%) and administrative/political factor (5.227%) were the predominant factors that influence compliance with development control regulations in sub urban residential areas of Enugu Urban. The understanding of the revelation will provide empirical evidence that can inform policy reforms, improve planning practice, and enhance sustainable urban development in sub urban residential neighbourhoods. Key words: sub, component, urban, development, compliance

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