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He said the bill, which is in support of the six-month standstill
imposed two weeks ago, had become a necessity because of the intensive
rebuilding taking place in the two areas affected.
While no building plans will be approved during the standstill
period, the bill allows for approval of plans in respect of repairs to
old buildings.
Speaking during the second reading of the Buildings (Amendment)
Bill 1973, Mr. Robertson explained that this bill was to prevent developers
from splitting up large sites into small sections and developing them
without an adequate road system connecting with public roads.
The bill provides for a road layout plan to be submitted 'for
approval by the Building Authority when the size of the site indicates
that this is necessary to ensure that adequate access for vehicles is
required.
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