TECHNICAL AND FINANCIAL PROPOSAL REPORT DESIGN WITH NATURE, STUDY AREA TANAH-AINA FAREENA, BENTONG, PAHANG

1. Introduction Pursuant to the Section 21A, Chapter 1, Akta Perancangan Bandar dan Desa 1976 (Act 172) have been explained that all development proposals to be implemented must be accompanied with Proposal Development Report prepared by the Consultant Town Planner. This is to ensure that every proposed development in Malaysia has a high quality covers in physical, social and economic development.

Proposed Development Report was prepared on behalf of University Technology Mara, Shah Alam. It is intended to support the proposed application, in approval APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION TO PROPOSED REDEVELOPMENT OF TANAH-AINA FAREENA, 12.6 acre, LENTANG, BENTONG, PAHANG.

This report is prepared for planning approval as stipulated in the Town and Country Planning Act (Amendment) Act, 1995 (Act A933) which amended some provisions of the Town and Country Planning Act, 1976 (Act 172) under Section 21A (1) which has allocated Proposed Development Report (LCP) for planning permission. In addition, in line with the requirements of Section 21A (1), the Local Authority to require additional documents to be served under Section 21 (1) for planning permission.

Proposed Development Report was prepared following purposes: i. Give to the Bentong District Council and the relevant technical departments in relation APPLICATION FOR PLANNING PERMISSION TO PROPOSED

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REDEVELOPMENT OF TANAH-AINA FAREENA, 12.6 acre, LENTANG, BENTONG, PAHANG. ii. Explaining the rationale / description of proposed development on aspects of the site physical characteristics, potentials and constraints as well as related policies. iii. Provides a sound basis for planning to enable the Bentong District Council in making proper consideration and evaluation of applications for planning permission based on the information presented in this report.

1.1

Aim

Developing and upgrading of the Tanah-Aina Fareena, Lentang, Bentong, Pahang in the provision of facilities and activities more effectively to visitors and residents as well as the entire room as possible.

1.2

Objective Ensure that all spaces in the proposed site should be used. Provide a circulation system to improve accessibility. Provide appropriate facilities and infrastructure to the area to be developed 2

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1.3

Scope of Study 1. Sustainable site planning and management This is to avoid development of inappropriate sites and reduce the environmental impact from the location of a building on a site. During site selection process, give preference to sites that have low ecological value or are not environmentally sensitive. If unavoidable, locate the building in a suitable location and with a minimal footprint so as to minimize disruption of environmentally sensitive areas. Site selection

Minimize ecological damage to existing natural features, water bodies, flora and fauna. Development density and community connectivity

This is the level of density in any new development should be plan so that the problem of overcrowded and traffic problem can be avoided. A higher density development or redevelopment will help minimize opening up new greenfield sites, to preserve existing habitat and natural resources, and minimize the use of private mode of transportation. Environment management

Encourage protection or restoration of the habitat and maximize the ecological diversity by introducing native or adaptive vegetation.

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Maximized potential for open spaces on grade or on rooftops. One useful strategy is to carefully place building to ensure minimum disruption to the existing ecosystems by minimizing the building footprint. Another is to restore the site area with native or adaptive vegetation; or by increasing the total area for planting by introducing planting on the roof.

Greenfield sites are those that are not previously developed or graded and remain in a natural state. Previously developed sites are those that previously contained building, roadway, parking lot, or were graded or altered by direct human activity.

2. Construction management Earthwork, construction activity pollution control. To reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling soil erosion, waterway sedimentation and airborne dust generation.

Workers site amenities It is to reduce pollution from construction activities by controlling pollution from waste and rubbish from workers. Controlling Pollution from waste and rubbish from workers is as vital as that from all other construction processes.

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3. Transportation Public transportation Access To reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use. Reduce pollution and land development impacts from private car use. During site selection process, give preference to sites that are located within 1km radius of existing public transportation system.

Green vehicle priority Provide preferred parking areas for green vehicles, thereby encouraging the use of such vehicles (e.g. hybrid or electric vehicles). This is also to reduce pollution and land development impacts from automobile use.

Parking capacity This is to encourage the use of public transport and carpools and reduce single occupancy private vehicle use. The environmental benefits of traveling by public transport include the reduction in the emission of greenhouse gases by private cars, thereby reducing urban pollution and traffic congestion.

4. Design

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Storm water design quantity and quality control To limit disruption of natural hydrology by reducing impervious cover, increasing on-site infiltration, and managing storm water runoff. Reduce or eliminate water pollution by reducing impervious cover, increasing onsite infiltration, eliminating sources of contaminants, and removing pollutants from storm water runoff.

Greenery and roof To reduce heat island (thermal gradient difference between developed and undeveloped areas) to minimize impact on microclimate and human and wildlife habitat.

Building user manual A Building User Manual is intended to inform occupants about the active and passive design features that should be maintained throughout the lifespan of the building. To document Green building design features and strategies for user information and guide to sustain performance during occupation.

1.4 Study Stages

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The study stages are prepared in giving a detail view of the way in planning a development from the problem statement stage into the proposal stages. Every stage has required information as reference in managing the development.

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Schedule 7.1: Study Stages

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Prepairing -Goal -Objective -Scope of Study

Study the aspect of the projects such as theory, local and structure plan and the categories.

PRIMARY DATA

Study Field Observation Survey Interviews

Evaluating existing condition S.W.O.T analysis of every scopes of study Details of existing condition Critical areas within the site area Sites potential and constraint

REDEVELOPMENT OF TANAH AINA DESIGNING BASED ON NATURE Proposal based on the findings from analysis Proposal aligned with the projects theme and goal

PROBLEM STATEMENT & TERM OF REFERENCE

THEORITICAL STUDY

DATA COLLECTING

SITE AND SURROUNDING ANALYSIS

PROPOSAL

-Type of nature -Definition of nature -The important of nature -Development concept

SECONDARY DATA National Physical Plan Structure Plan Pahang Local Plan Bentong Related Technical Agencies8 Reports, books,

FINDINGS AND OUTPUT Potentials and early proposal from every scopes of study

DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL Concept plan Schematic Plan Detailed layout plan Presentation plan

journals, internet

2. Site Background Tanah Aina Fareena is located in Lot 6073, Karak Highway, Lentang, Bentong 52.2km from the Karak toll. The place is located near to the Hutan Lipur Bentong which the whole of area is a forest area. The condition of the site is there is existing development that has been provided by the owner. The existing element that has been provided is guest house, workers house and orchard. Other than that, the topography of the site is hilly and surrounded by the forest trees. The main access to the site is from the highway at the kilometer of 54.3 along Karak Highway. This area was selected based on potential to meet customer needs. As we know the site selection is a forest area. So from that, we must take the responsible to conserves the environment area and sustain the well-being of local people. Besides, this site selection can help us conserves the natural balance such as environmental, social and economic based on the development proposal. Other than that, there are advantages in the study area selected is that it is a hilly area and can give an attractive vista or view while at the top. We can see some of the Karak Highway and Bentong filled with lush forests of view on the top of the hill. It is a good potential that could provide relief to customers or visitors.

Photo 2.3.1 Entrance to Tanah Aina Fareena and Variety of Fruits In The Orchard

Photo 2.3.2 Green Scenary and Serenity That Will Obtained at Tanah Aina Fareena

Lot No. Mukim District State Local Authority Area Nearest Town

Lot 6073 Bentong Bentong Pahang Darul Makmur Bentong Municipal Council 9.3 acre 52.2 km from Karak toll 12 km from Bentong 45 km from Shah Alam 80 km from Kuala Lumpur Agriculture

Current Land Use

Table 2.3.1 Profile of Tanah Aina Fareena

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3. POLICY & STRATEGY IN REGIONAL CONTEXT 3.1 National Physical Plan

Bentong District also is a main connector district with west coast region which is more successful from the east coast region which is less successful. Beside that, Bentong is also functional as the main entrance to Pahang, Terengganu and also Kelantan through the East Coast Express Highway and Kuala Lumpur RoadBentong-Kuala Lipis-Gua Musang-Kota Baru. Bentong is also very strategic because it is the main entrance for the East Coast Economic Region (ECER) development corridor. There are several policies from National Physical Plan which is relate to the project that we want to develop. There is :

Table 4.1 : Policies of National Pyhsical Plan NPP 4: Land and natural resources of the less developed regions shall be used in a sustainable manner to increase the productivity of these regions and reduce regional imbalances. Encourage economic diversification especially in the agriculture and

tourism sectors as well as bridging the digital divide training and and providing social

technical

development programmes. Especially for the area that have potential. tourism

NPP

8:

The

different zones

tourism shall

Identify various tourism products in the country to and effective these

development

concentrate on different packages of tourist products to maximize their resource and locational

programme

promote

products and to provide necessary supporting infrastructure.

advantage, NPP 18: The environmental sensitive areas (KSAS) should be integrate in planning and management of land use also the resources for 1.1 N a ensure development. a sustainable Any of the sensitive area should be preserved and no development can be develop there. If the

tourism want to be develop, it should be fine because it will also take care of the nature.

tional Urbanisation Policy (Dasar Perbandaran Negara) In the National Urbanisation Policy (DPN), there are several policies that can be consider for concept of the development in the study area. There are :

Table 4.2 : Policies of National Urbanisation (NUP) NUP 8: The Environmental In this context, the area that will be develop should conserved the

Sensitive Area (KSAS) and Main Agricultural Area need to be conserved.

Environmental Sensitive Area (KSAS) such as the forest nearer, river and others elements found. Beside that, limit the destruction happen

because of the development. NUP 23: A safe surrounding need to be established. The development that will be develop must ensure the safety about the area. Not just develop the area and ignore the safety. NUP 26: Sustainable development and should environmental be the friendly basic to The development in this area should be follow the sustainable because

development

guideline

environment conservation and increase the quality of life.

nowadays government more tend to do green development.

1.2 Pahang State Development Plan 2002-2020 1.2.1 Aim of Pahang State Development Plan

To Improve The Quality of Life and Welfare of Pahangs People Through Sustainable Physical Development

1.2.2 i.

Development Objectives

Development Objectives (Economy)

Pahang as a tourism destination for the whole year

This show the area that we will be develop must be following the objective, so that the development in that area will be strong enough to be develop. ii. Development Objectives (Physical)

Conserve the critical habitat and the environmental sensitive area and also improve the quality of environment surrounding
This make the development in the area must be conserve the nature and do not make any destruction on that area.

iii.

Development Objectives (Social)

Provide balance social facilities based on the population distribution

The area also can provide the social facilities for the people at the surrounding area and this help them to be more effective and be socialize.

Table 4.3 : Policies of Pahang Development Plan (2002-2020)

AS 1: Environmental quality will be continuously improve to enhance the sustainable

In this area, the environmental quality have to be take cared when doing the development

development.

there. This is because without harming the nature, the

sustainable development can be achieved. AS 4: All areas of permanent forest reserve and forest In this area, there are river and hot spring in the opposite of the area. So, if we want to develop in sustainable ways, do not do any pollution to them and use it as good as you can for develop a new and creative area.

water catchment that has been manage way. gazette with have to

sustainable

1.3 Bentong Local Plan 2007-2015 1.3.1 Vision of Bentong Local Plan

To Develop Bentong as Tourism District in stage of International and to increase urbanization level and the quality of local community living towards 2015

1.3.2

Concept of Bentong Local Plan

Based on the proposal in Tanah Aina Fareena, there were a concept that support the proposal, there was : i. Preservation of Environmental Sensitive Area Zone

This concept is stress on preservation and conservation of environmental aspect. Even though the development was encouraged but the preservation of sensitive area still be preserve. The activities that will be allowed are tourism, R & D and agriculture in hilly area. In term of that, the concept of Bentong Local Plan Development is concentrated on developed natural tourism such as Hutan Lipur Lintang, Gapoi Waterfall and Hot Spring Batu 16 to support tourism activity at hilly area.

1.3.3 i.

Potential and Strength of Bentong

The Strategic Location of Bentong

Bentong locate at the strategic area because of its near the Klang Valley which receive a rapid economic development. Based on Physical Development Plan, Bentong is a part of Kuala Lumpur conurbation and next will be a leader to main development in a Peninsular Malaysia. Besides of that, in Pahang Development Plan, the district of Bentong is one of district in Centre Development Corridor followed by Kuantan, Maran and Temerloh. The attention to this district is economic and infrastructure development.

ii.

The High Level of Accessibility to Bentong

The district of Bentong has a high level of accessibility from Klang Valley that serve as entrance to East Coast from Kuala Lumpur-Kota Bharu and Kuala Lumpur-

Kuantan through the East Coast Highway. This district can attach by southern side of Bentong which is Negeri Sembilan through Pekan Simpan Pelangai.

iii.

A Hilly Tourist Destination of International Class Based on State Development Plan, Bentong had be zoning in hilly tourist area of International Class such as Genting Highlands, Bukit Tinggi Resort and other that will be enhance the economic to Bentong. Beside that there are famous ecotourism destination like Chamang Waterfall, Hutan Lipur Lintang, Hot Spring and other that will be maintained and preserve for future generation.