







Welcome!

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the Department of Urban Affairs and Planning website. This website is a major achievement for the department because it is developed and hosted in-house. It is also the gateway where we are able to, inform all citizens of Vanuatu, of the many things taking place within the department and more importantly in the Municipalities and Urban Centres.
The main objective of this site is to make readily available departmental documents, reports, workshop reports, development reports, project information and other departmental news taking place in Vanuatu. This ever rapid changing technology has allowed us to do that, to be open and transparent. We should be able to bring to you notices of most departmental and municipal work from all the Urban Centres in Vanuatu.
I certainly hope that you will enjoy our website. We however, do appreciate any comments regarding our site.
Tankio tumas
Jeffry Kaitip
Director
Department of Urban Affairs and Planning
Latest News
The latest news and information on the Department of Urban Affairs' activities
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VCCI stakeholder forum strengthens dialogue on the Port Vila CBD rebuild
13/Oct/2026
Traffic engineers supporting the CBD rebuild (right) assess traffic movement, pedestrian access,...
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Public input: more than 87% support the CBD Vision and Concept Plan
13/Oct/2026
DUAP PMU discusses the CBD rebuild with business stakeholders.
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Traffic planning supports safer movement across Port Vila’s CBD
13/Oct/2026
Planning for proposed China-Aid road upgrades supports efforts to improve Port Vila’s road network and...
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Planning advances for China-Aid road upgrades in Port Vila
13/Oct/2026
The launch of the Port Vila CBD Vision and Concept Plan sets out a shared direction for the...
Our Core Responsibilities
The Department of Urban Affairs and Planning (DUAP) Core Responsibilities.
Physical Planning
Regulation and management of developments arising within any declared physical planning area.
Foreshore Development
Regulation and management of developments arising below mean high water mark along the coastal areas in Vanuatu.
Municipalities
Control and management of development within the municipal boundaries of Port Vila, Luganville, Lenakel, Lakatoro, Saratamata and Sola.