Housing in Gowa Regency: Analysis of Building Approval Based on the Results of Development Impact Assessment on Surrounding Biodiversity

Housing development has significant benefits for the community, but it can also have negative impacts, such as the production of waste that can threaten environmental sustainability, health, and the survival of humans and other living things. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the Building Approval based on the results of the development impact assessment on biodiversity in residential areas in Gowa Regency. This research uses a qualitative analysis method and an interdisciplinary approach to obtain a comprehensive understanding. The information collection technique was conducted through a literature review involving books, journal articles, and news portals as data sources. The results showed that to overcome the impact of development on the surrounding environment, housing developers are required to obtain environmental permits. Environmental permits can be granted if the housing development business has an Environmental Management Effort (UKL-UPL) or Environmental Impact Analysis (EIA). In addition, developers are also required to obtain a space utilization permit as a basis for housing development, as well as an initial mitigation step in monitoring housing growth in the Gowa Regency Region. By conducting this research, it is hoped that it can provide a deeper insight into the effect of housing development on biodiversity in the Gowa Regency. The results of this research are expected to be the basis for relevant parties in making sustainable policies to minimize negative impacts and improve environmental sustainability in housing development in the region.