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Determinants of Development Control Regulations Compliance in Planned Residential Neighbourhoods of Enugu Urban, South- East Nigeria

Madumere, Kingsley O. PhD, Nwazue, C. Stephen PhD

Abstract

This study examines the factors influencing compliance with development control regulations in planned urban residential areas of Enugu Urban, South-East, Nigeria, with the aim of identifying strategies to strengthen regulatory frameworks, improve enforcement mechanisms, and promote sustainable urban development. Data were obtained through a questionnaire survey administered to 400 property developers. A multi-stage sampling technique was adopted, in which the study area was first classified into three residential zones (traditional/core, suburban, and planned areas) after which simple random sampling was used to select three neighbourhoods and streets within those neighbourhods in the planned residential areas. Thereafter, a systematic sampling technique was applied to select houses and the corresponding respondents/developers along the selected streets based on a defined nth interval. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Relative Developers’ Compliance Index . The results revealed that corruption among planning authority staff, shortage of skilled personnel, non-implementation of the Urban and Regional Planning Law, political interference, and bureaucratic bottle-necks are the major factors influencing compliance with development control regulations in the study area. The findings provide valuable insights for urban planners and policymakers in developing effective strategies to enhance compliance with development control regulations and ensure sustainable urban development in planned residential areas. Key words: Development Control; Enugu Urban; Planning Enforcement; Regulatory Compliance; Sustainable Urban Development; Urban Governance; Urban Planning Regulations

Keywords

Development Control; Enugu Urban; Planning Enforcement; Regulatory Compliance; Sustainable Urban Development; Urban Governance; Urban Planning Regulations

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