Legal Innovations In Village Spatial Planning Management For The Sustainability Of Palm Oil Mill Expansion In Bangka Belitung

Abstract

The expansion of the palm oil industry in Bangka Belitung presents challenges in village spatial planning management, particularly in balancing economic growth and environmental sustainability. Legal regulations play a crucial role in ensuring sustainable expansion by integrating sustainability principles into spatial planning policies. This study aims to analyze the role of law in village spatial planning management to support sustainable palm oil industry expansion and formulate a legal policy model that maintains a balance between economic growth and environmental protection. The research employs a normative juridical approach by analyzing relevant legislation, conducting case studies in several villages in Bangka Belitung, and interviewing key stakeholders. The findings reveal that village spatial planning policies still face various implementation challenges, including conflicts of interest between investors and local communities and weak environmental impact monitoring. Therefore, a legal policy model based on community participation, ecologically driven regulations, and stricter monitoring mechanisms is needed to ensure sustainable palm oil industry expansion. This study recommends adaptive spatial planning policy reforms that align with long-term sustainable development goals.