The pricipal planning goals to which Physical Planning & Development addresses itself are as follows:

• Provision of housing and sanitary services for the existing and projected population
• Secure the greater convenience and safety of road users and pedestrians by improving roads
• Facilitate the provision of jobs and industrial development to meet the employment needs of the county.
• Promote strong town centres through the promotion of retail investment.
• Preserve, improve and extend amenities. Develop and renew obsolete areas.
• Promote the role of the county as a centre for services and tourist development in the interest of the common good.
• Ensure that policies are consistent with the principles of sustainable development.