







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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Joint Inspection Conducted Ahead of Haifeng Supermarket Demolition
23/Apr/2025
On April 7th, 2025, a joint team comprising Town Planner and Enforcement Officers carried out a...
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National Taskforce Begins Urgent Sewage Assessment in Port Vila CBD
15/Apr/2025
Today, the National Waste Water Taskforce Assessment Team commenced a comprehensive sewage system assessment...
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Updated Traffic Management Plan for Port Vila's Central Business District
08/Apr/2025
The Department of Urban Affairs and Planning, in collaboration with the Port Vila City Council,...
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Sanma Provincial SG and Foreshore Development Unit Collaborate on Sustainable Development Plans
03/Apr/2025
In a recent strategic meeting, Sanma Provincial Secretary General, Mr. Jonathan Lavare, met with...
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.