A Study On Land Use Regulations And Environmental Protection: A Legal Perspective
- IJLLR Journal
- May 15
- 1 min read
KK Nakshathra, VELS University, Chennai
Introduction
While guaranteeing the sustainable management of natural resources, land use regulations are essential in determining how both urban and rural development are shaped. These rules control land use, striking a balance between environmental preservation, infrastructure development, and economic growth. Legal frameworks are now crucial for tackling climate change, protecting biodiversity, and reducing environmental degradation as a result of human activity's growing effects on ecosystems. Since deforestation, industrialization, and rapid urbanization all contribute to pollution, habitat loss, and climate-related disasters, environmental protection has emerged as a crucial factor in land use regulations. To control land use and reduce ecological harm, governments all around the world have put in place conservation programs, zoning regulations, and environmental impact assessments (EIAs). Economic interests and environmental concerns, however, frequently clash, sparking legal challenges and policy discussions. From a legal standpoint, this study examines the relationship between environmental protection and land use restrictions. It looks at how zoning regulations support environmental sustainability, the difficulties in striking a balance between conservation and economic growth, and the function of courts in settling land use conflicts. An evaluation of the effects of climate change on land use rules emphasizes the necessity for legal changes, while a comparative study of several jurisdictions reveals best practices and lessons learned. Stronger, more flexible legislative frameworks that support sustainable land use are desperately needed as environmental issues worsen. Through an examination of current laws, court rulings, and policy developments, this research seeks to further knowledge of how legal frameworks might successfully strike a balance between environmental sustainability and development.
