Assessment of Development Control Measures in the Federal Housing Estate Uyo, Akwa Ibom State

Abstract

Development control serves as the backbone of any nation as it shapes the development pattern and arrangement to achieve aesthetics, convenience and economy. This study assessed the development control measures in Uyo federal housing estate, Akwa Ibom State. The sampling technique employed was the purposive sampling technique. The data was gotten from residents of the federal housing estate through the administration of 319 questionnaire. The interpretation of data and the analyses were carried out through the use of tables, and the result showed that measures and strategy adopted by the planning authority in carrying out development control were very effective and significant, as it has curbed substandard and incompatible developments. Also, the study identified several factors that significantly affected the effectiveness of development control within the study area which could be addressed through collaborative efforts of government and developers. Based on findings, it is proposed that adequate mechanism should be initiated to accommodate more personnel, and appreciable funding to the planning authority for efficient and improve development control activities in the estate.