The duties and activities of Town Planning Department include the following stated below: –
- General and Planning and detail planning of areas within the state.
- Review existing plans/layout when necessary and upgrading of settlements.
- Acquisition of land for planning purpose for major projects in Benue State.
- Preparation of advance estimates (Budget and Rolling plan) to support project implementation.
- Attending land use allocation committee (LUAC) meetings.
- Liaising with Urban Planning Consultants and Benue State Urban Development on Town Planning matters in the State.
- Preparation of Town Planning Reports and approvals on application for Certificate of Occupancy.
- Development of planning standards and polices on the basis of research conducted.
- Organize traffic and other landuse planning for formulation of planning policies.
- Take charge of environmental matters and liaises with the Ministry of Water Resources and Environment on same.
- Liaises with Economic Planning and Finance Ministry on issues relating to physical planning in state.
- Preparation of Urban Renewal programs within the state.
- Liaise with the Urban Development Board to ensure compliance with development control policies.
- Monitor developments and settlements within the state.
- Identify areas of outstanding natural beauty, scientific, historic, and architectural interest for the purpose of developing a conservation policy.
- Ensure the preservation of designated areas for parks and gardens and maintain them as designed on the master plan/layout.
- Liaise with relevant agencies to secure titles for recreational sites within the state.
- Take and process aerial photos for development planning.
- Take custody of plans produced in the state.
- Carry out surveys of areas to be planned and areas designed for projects.
- Conduct on-the-job training and make arrangements for staff training.
