This study argues that post- independence planning has not been successfully implemented compared to pre-independence planning due to a myriad of factors including rapid urban growth, inadequate staffing, low capacity, lack of insti- tutional coordination, political interference in planning, complex land tenure and evolving land markets among others. Consequently, urban centres in Ghana are beset with problems such as poor environmen- tal conditions, poor infrastructure and service delivery, and uncontrolled growth; and these are inimical to sustainable urban development.