Political, traditional interference fueling Illegal developments – Physical Planners Association President

The President of the Local Government Service Association of Physical Planners, Gifty Nyarko, has blamed the rise in unauthorised developments across the country on political interference, traditional influence and disregard for planning regulations.

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She maintained that sustainable urban development can only be achieved when planning decisions are protected from interference and existing laws are applied without compromise.