LDP Zoning and Land Supply for Economic Development

A fundamental role for LDPs is to ensure that there is an ample supply of suitable land available to meet economic development needs within the plan area. To this end, LDPs should zone sufficient land for economic development over the plan period. In discharging this function, LDPs should offer a range and choice of sites in terms of size and location to promote flexibility and provide for the varying needs of different types of economic activity. Account should also be taken of factors such as accessibility by all members of the community, connectivity with the transportation system (particularly public transport), the availability of adequate infrastructure, the specialised needs of specific economic activities, potential