Central Housing says to focus more on low income households, tighter planning

Over the next three years, the Central Housing and Planning Authority (CH&PA) will be shifting gears which will see more focus on the needs of low income households, tighter planning of settlements and greater enforcement to ensure conformity with land use permits.

In a statement last week, the CH&PA said in accordance with its statutory mandate, it will focus on low income earners who are eligible to benefit from the government housing initiatives.

“We recognize that emphasis was not geared towards persons