N Sembilan issues campsite planning guidelines

The Campsite Planning Guidelines (CPP) in Negeri Sembilan have been approved to ensure visitor safety at camping sites in the state.

State Local Government Development, Housing and Transport Committee chairperson J Arul Kumar said the CPP is a guide for existing and (planning) new campsites.

“This CPP includes campsite planning, the mechanism for progress and regulation of campsites as well as the management of campsite operations,” he told reporters today.

“It (CPP) also outlines several important elements in planning, including the suitability of the location and site, permitted land use zone, placement of tent plots, provision of basic facilities and suitable utilities for the development of a camping site.”

Arul said the CPP is a guide to existing camping sites, which refers to existing sites operating before Jan 1, 2024.

He said those wanting to set up campsites must apply for a temporary building permit from the local authority and that no fines will be imposed from Jan 1 to Dec 31 this year.

Arul said the guidelines were prepared after taking cognisance of the landslide incident involving a campsite in Batang Kali, Selangor in 2022.

- Bernama

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