GUIDE TO PRELIMINARY PLANNING SURVEYS OF URBAN AREAS
TOWN AND COUNTRY PLANNING ORGANISATION 2003
Planning Surveys
Planning Survey to be useful must have clearly defined objectives, so that effort is not wasted in collecting data which cannot be used and at the same time no relevant facts are left out as it is difficult, expensive and time-consuming to repeat these surveys. The data should be collected In such a manner so as to render its
easy analysis and interpretation. These requirements call for a careful designing of the survey with regard to the information to be collected, method of collection and
the manner of assembling and analysing the collected data...
Scope of Planning Surveys
Planning Surveys will vary in content and scope from the surveys needed to be carried out for a Comprehensive Development Plan (COP), Outline Development Plan (ODP), Master Plan/ Development Plan etc. Basic data is collected generally by a sample survey and this data will broadly cover housing, transport, physical services, social services, amenities etc. Aspects like family income, means of livelihood, and nature of employment are also covered. In addition depending in the nature of the exercise, a detailed surveys and projections are also required over the plan period I horizon year so that future requirements are adequately catered to.
Preparation of Base Map
In the absence of an accurate base map, no planning exercise can be undertaken. The base map should show all the streets, lanes and open spaces and division of area by plots with survey numbers. The base map should show all physical features including contours. In most of the urban areas, this map may not be available readily and where available, it may be outdated.
Existing Land 'Use Survey and Classification of of Land Uses
Utilities and Services Survey
Survey of Community Facilities
Household Sample Survey for Gathering Essential Data on Housing,
Transport Services and Amenities
Annexure :
Land Use Survey Tabulation Sheet
Questionnaire for Household Sample Survey
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