In recent years, due to the introduction of village planning schemes, all parts of China have begun to plan for homesteads to realize the centralized layout of homesteads. According to the Policy Guidelines for Land Use for Rural Revitalization (2023), the planning and layout of homesteads should follow the policy of "one house per household", and guide the centralized layout of rural homesteads to ensure that villagers have sufficient residential land. The purpose of this move is to standardize the construction of rural housing, improve the efficiency of land use, avoid the phenomenon of disorderly land occupation and disorderly construction, and at the same time provide sufficient land space for the construction of rural infrastructure and the improvement of farmers' living conditions.
In terms of homestead layout, the planning plan should reserve land for the residential construction of rural villagers, strictly implement relevant policies for villages that have formulated plans, and include the scale and layout of homesteads in the planning scope to ensure coordination with future planning. For areas that have not yet formulated a plan, the homestead should also be included in the preparation of the planning plan to ensure that the layout of the homestead meets the planning requirements. In addition, in terms of the approval of residential construction, the residential land of rural villagers needs to be approved in accordance with the content of the village planning permit, and the township department is responsible for reviewing and approving the scale, location, area and building floors of the land.
The significance of the centralized layout of homestead is to realize the centralized planning and construction of rural residential construction, separate the living area from the production area and the ecological area, and improve the overall planning effect of the village. First of all, centralized distribution can save land resources, avoid disorderly expansion and land waste in rural areas, and improve the efficiency of rural land use. Secondly, the centralized layout is conducive to the subsequent infrastructure construction, which can reserve enough land space for rural planning and construction, facilitate villagers to enjoy more modern facilities and improve living conditions. In addition, the centralized layout is also conducive to community management and services, and is conducive to improving the quality of life and social environment of rural community residents.
The centralized layout of homestead land has an important impact on rural villagers. First of all, the centralized layout will ensure that the villagers have enough residential land to meet the needs of a specific number of villagers to apply for homesteads, and ensure that every farmer has the right to live. Secondly, through the planning and approval of homesteads, the legal risks caused by illegal land occupation and planning violations by farmers in the process of building houses can be avoided, and the legality of land use and the standardization of housing construction behaviors can be guaranteed. In addition, the centralized layout is also conducive to providing a convenient construction approval process, simplifying the approval procedures for homestead building permits, and creating a more convenient construction environment for farmers.
In order to better implement the policy of centralized layout of homesteads and give full play to its effects, the following strategies and suggestions can be adopted by all localities:
1.Strengthen publicity and guidance: through the education and publicity of villagers, popularize the importance and significance of the policy of centralized layout of homesteads to farmers, guide farmers to apply for homesteads in accordance with laws and regulations, and actively cooperate with the planning and approval work.
2.Optimize policies and measures: formulate and improve relevant policies and regulations, clarify the specific requirements and policy details for the centralized layout of homesteads, provide clear application and approval guidance for farmers, and ensure the smooth implementation of policies.
3.Strengthen planning and supervision: Strengthen the supervision and management of rural homestead planning and layout, ensure the rationality and effectiveness of village planning, prevent the occurrence of violations of laws and regulations, and ensure the legality and rationality of homestead use.
4.Strengthen the construction of supporting services and facilities: increase investment in rural infrastructure construction, provide necessary supporting services and facilities for the centralized layout of homesteads, and improve the comfort and convenience of farmers' residences.
5.Strengthen supervision and evaluation: Establish a sound policy supervision and evaluation mechanism for the centralized layout of homesteads, find and solve problems and difficulties in the implementation of policies in a timely manner, and ensure the effective implementation of policies and continuous improvement of effects.
The centralized layout of homestead land is an important measure of rural land use and residential construction, which is of great significance and influence. Through the centralized layout of homesteads, we can improve the efficiency of rural land use, promote the standardization and modernization of rural residential construction, and create a better living environment and social conditions for farmers. Farmers at all levels should work together to strengthen planning, approval and resource allocation, ensure the effective implementation of the policy of centralized layout of homesteads, and provide strong support for the revitalization of rural areas and the happy life of farmers.