Stakeholders’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Housing Planning and Control in Urban Areas: A Preliminary Survey

Planning mechanisms such as development plan and planning control are considered to be some of the contributing factors in achieving successful housing development mainly in urban areas. However, the effectiveness of housing planning and control is still questionable especially when there are matters related to housing oversupply, a housing shortage and housing quality. The objective of this paper is to outline the perception of housing planning and control among stakeholders on three elements; housing policies, development strategies and procedures for housing planning application. The analysis indicated that the effectiveness of the elements being implemented could ensure a successful future housing development.