Development Planning Act (Cap. 552), article 3

3. It shall be the duty of the Government to enhance the quality of life for the benefit of the present and future gener ations, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs, through a comprehensive sustainable land use planning system, and to that effect: (a) to preserve, use and develop land and sea for this and future generations, whilst having full regard to environmental, social and economic needs; (b) to ensure that national planning policies are unambiguous, accessible and clear to the general public; DEVELOPMENT PLANNING [CAP. 552. 7 (c) to deliver regular plans in accordance with the needs and exigencies from time to time; (d) to identify regional planning shortcomings and address any problems found in relation thereto; (e) to apply scientific and technical knowledge, resources and innovation for the effective promotion of development planning; and (f) to consider public values, costs, benefits, risks and uncertainties involved when taking any decisions. Application of article 3.