The Act provides for the control of physical development, requires the preparation of physical plans for Grenada and protects the natural and cultural heritage.

The law provides for matters relating to security during a period of emergency in Grenada.

The act makes provision for the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community on the occurrence of a national disaster, and for connected matters in Grenada. It foresees active transparency provisions to inform the public.

The Constitution of Grenada ensures access to information and participation within the framework of the freedoms of expression, peaceful assembly and association. It also provides constitutional guarantees in case the aforementioned rights are infringed.