Development Planning Act (Cap. 552), article 49

49. (1) An action plan or a management plan is a plan for a specific area where the rate of development or redevelopment cannot be satisfactorily managed or where special factors cannot be taken into account solely on the basis of the local plan. It sh all set out detailed policies in relation to development planning matte rs of the specific area in general confo rmity with the local plan and the Spatial Strategy. (2) An action plan or a management plan shall consist of a written statement supported by a map or maps of suitable scale and by such diagrams as may be necessary. Other policies.50. (1) "Other policies" are detailed policies and guidelines that deal with the proper and effective management of developme nt of land and sea other than those already contained in a subsidi ary plan. They shall be in conformity with subsidiary plans and the Spatial Strategy. (2) Such policies shall be in a form appropriate to the particul ar subject matter and may be supported by such documents, assessments, maps and diagrams, drawings and illustrations as may be considered necessary. Development brief.51. (1) A development brief is a document setting out detailed planning guidance for the development of a specific site or spe cific small area where it is considered that such guidance is necessa ry in order to secure proper and orderly environmental management or development of that site or area, or to implement to that specific site or small area a policy or policies in a plan. (2) A brief shall consist of a written statement supported by such maps and diagrams as may be considered necessary. (3) A brief shall contain guidance and information on the following matters as may be considered necessary: (a) a description of the site and its location; (b) guidelines on the development of the site, including: (i) land uses and site layout, (ii) building form, heights and design, (iii) any building and landscape features to be retained, (iv) access, parking and circulation requirements, 30 [CAP. 552. DEVELOPMENT PLANNING (v) landscaping and nature conservation aspects; (c) environmental matters and constraints including the necessity of any environmental assessment; (d) tenure of the site; (e) services and infrastructure; (f) the format and content of submission requirements; (g) any other information which may be relevant to the site and to the purpose of the development brief. Order or precedence of plans and policies in case of conflict.