ADA EAST SPATIAL PLANNING COMMITTEE HOLDS STATUTORY MEETING AT ATORTORKOPE ON WEDNESDAY, 25TH FEBRUARY 2026
In line with statutory requirements, the Spatial Planning Committee (SPC) of the Ada East District Assembly held the February edition of its monthly meeting on Wednesday, 25th February 2026, at the Office of the District Chief Executive, Atortorkope, under the leadership of the Hon. District Chief Executive, Kenneth Kofi Kabu Kanor. The meeting was convened pursuant to the Land Use and Spatial Planning Act, 2016 (Act 925), which mandates regular meetings to address planning matters and ensure orderly spatial development.
The Committee, composed of key technical representatives from key sector agencies, departments, local authorities and statutory bodies, operates within the decentralization framework of the Local Governance Act, 2016 (Act 936), empowering the Assembly to regulate land use and physical development within the district. This reflects a deliberate multi-sectoral approach to planning, ensuring that decisions are technically sound, legally compliant, and development-oriented.
Report of the Technical Sub-Committee
A key agenda item was the presentation of the Technical Sub-Committee's report, a specialized wing of the SPC responsible for technical reviews and monitoring developments.
1. Post-Permit Supervision
The Committee examined findings from recent post-permit supervision exercises conducted within parts of the district. These monitoring activities are essential to ensure that developers comply with approved recommendations on building permit applications (conditions of permits, when granted), planning schemes, and land use regulations.
The discussions highlighted:
• Instances of non-compliance with conditions attached to permits granted in principle and other technical recommendations issued to applicants.
• The need to intensify enforcement to curb unauthorized developments
Members emphasized that post-permit supervision is a proactive governance tool aimed at preventing haphazard development, protecting public safety, and safeguarding environmentally sensitive areas, and ensuring a well-structured Ada.
The Committee resolved to strengthen inter-departmental collaboration to enhance monitoring efficiency and compliance enforcement.
2. Consideration of Development Applications
The Committee carefully reviewed recommendations on current development applications submitted to the Assembly. Technical assessments covering zoning conformity, infrastructure implications, environmental considerations, and land use
compatibility were thoroughly discussed.
In discharging its mandate, the SPC ensured that decisions taken were consistent with established planning standards and statutory requirements. Developers are reminded of the importance of securing valid development permits before commencing any construction activity.
3. Draft Tojeh Local Plan
The Committee received an update on the draft Local Plan for Tojeh. Members acknowledged that the draft Local Plan is intended to:
• Regulate land use and settlement expansion
• Provide space for essential infrastructure and public services
• Protect waterways and environmentally sensitive zones
• Promote investment certainty and orderly development
The Committee stressed the importance of sustained stakeholder engagement, particularly with traditional authorities and landowners, to ensure broad acceptance and effective implementation.
Need for Local Plans and District Spatial Development Framework
The meeting further deliberated on the imperative of accelerating the preparation and operationalization of Local Plans across other communities within the district, as well as the District Spatial Development Framework (DSDF).
The DSDF serves as the long-term spatial blueprint of the district, guiding infrastructure development, economic zoning, environmental management, and settlement planning. Members reiterated that the absence of approved spatial frameworks often results in fragmented and unsustainable growth.
Accordingly, the Committee resolved to prioritize the completion and adoption of these statutory planning instruments to support sustainable and coordinated district development.
Commitment to Lawful and Orderly Development
The Assembly is unwavering in its commitment to enforcing planning laws, strengthening regulatory oversight, and promoting planned development across Ada East. The successful convening of the February 2025 meeting reaffirms the Assembly’s institutional discipline and its unwavering commitment to transparent, lawful and technically guided spatial governance.
Through the consistent and lawful functioning of the Spatial Planning Committee, the Ada East District Assembly continues to lay a strong foundation for sustainable growth, investment confidence, and improved quality of life for residents.
Moving Forward
The Assembly encourages all developers, landowners and residents to comply with planning regulations and obtain the necessary approvals before commencing construction activities.