Miaoli County Assures Businesses on Land Availability Amid National Plan Concerns

Concerns are mounting among businesses in Taiwan regarding the implications of the national land plan on future industrial land availability and investment strategies. Many companies worry that if their land is not designated as "urban and rural development areas, Category 2, Sub-category 3", areas with clear development needs within five years, their expansion plans could be hindered.

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The 'urban and rural development areas, Category 2, Sub-category 3' mainly refers to areas with clear development needs within five years, so not all future industrial development land must be included in this category at once.

However, local governments, including the Miaoli County government, have sought to alleviate these anxieties. They emphasize that the national land plan is designed to accommodate both environmental sustainability and industrial development. Officials state that the current planning system retains flexibility for future industrial growth, assuring businesses that their development space will not be restricted.

The Miaoli County government's Department of Industry and Commerce Development explained that "urban and rural development areas, Category 2, Sub-category 3" specifically targets areas with immediate development needs. It clarified that not all future industrial land must be included in this category at once. For medium and long-term industrial needs, the county has already reserved development space within the national land plan, laying a foundation for future industrial layouts.

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The national land plan not only regulates short-term development needs but also has a 'future development areas' mechanism to plan for potential industrial, public facility, and major construction needs over the next 25 years.

Furthermore, the plan incorporates a "future development areas" mechanism to anticipate industrial, public facility, and major construction needs over the next 25 years. While relevant land currently remains under its original land use zoning, it can be reviewed and adjusted through legal procedures as development needs arise. The county government also highlighted the plan's regular review mechanism, which will consider industrial trends, population changes, and local construction demands to ensure land use aligns with development goals. The department reiterated that the plan's primary objective is to create a more robust land use management system, not to stifle industrial progress. Businesses with expansion or new land requirements are encouraged to apply and consult with the county government, which pledges continued assistance and guidance.

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Miaoli County has been actively seeking industrial development space in recent years, whether for the Zhunan, Toufen, and Tongluo technology clusters or the Taoyuan-Hsinchu-Miaoli "Greater Silicon Valley" plan.