How to Get Building Approval in Lagos State And Avoid Demolition - 10-Step

Step 1: Contact a Lagos State land Surveyor

Engage a registered Lagos State land surveyor to lay the groundwork for your project.

Contacting a surveyor is the crucial first step in the building permit process. A surveyor's role is pivotal, as they produce a survey plan that accurately identifies the property's position, guiding the entire construction process.

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The surveyor collects positional and geometrical data by visiting the site, creating a survey plan that outlines the property's boundaries. This plan is needed during the design phase, preventing any encroachment beyond property limits.

The surveyor will require the following details such as the landowner's name (matching the purchase receipt) and the land address to process and document the survey.

The survey plan will contain importantt details such as the coordinates, beacon numbers, and plan numbers which are all essential for the building permit approval, building permit documentation and record keeping to identify the owner of the property.

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Caution is advised against fake surveys with incorrect coordinates, beacon numbers, and plan numbers. Additionally, individuals should be wary of those offering services below the mandatory fee set by Lagos State agencies, as this fee is essential for proper documentation in the state's database.

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Step 2: Obtain a Registered Lagos State Survey Plan

Validate your project's legitimacy by securing a registered Lagos State survey plan.

Ensure your survey plan is not only accurate but also registered, A registered survey plan is one that has undergone the payment of mandatory fees and documentation. Its record copy is successfully lodged in the office of the surveyor general server, and evidence of lodgment has been delivered.

A registered plan proves authenticity and is essential for future land documentation, safeguarding your property rights.

To be considered valid for building permit applications and other legal processes in Lagos State, a survey plan must be properly documented, stamped, sealed, and registered.

The registered survey plan serves multiple purposes. Firstly, it identifies the landowner, ensuring consistency with other building permit documents. Additionally, it outlines the extent of the land, aiding architects and structural engineers in design and planning.

For uneven terrain, a topographic survey may be required in addition to the perimeter survey , this will help the structural engineer and architect get a better understanding of the area and help design a building suitable for the terrain that will be flood-proof and won't collapse.

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Step 3: Gather Evidence of Lagos State Survey Plan Lodgment

Prove that of your Lagos State survey plan is registered with evidence of lodgment.

Prove the authenticity of your survey plan by obtaining evidence of lodgment. This step is vital for further land title documentation, safeguarding your property rights in Lagos state as this is an important document even when you have land dispute in the court of law to claim ownership.

This is the most important for any land title documentation to ensuring complete ownership control like C of O and Governors consent and not only limited to building approval.

Evidence of lodgment with provides you with a digital history of your property's legitimacy.

Having evidence of survey plan lodgement indicates that the land survey record, with information about the land's owner and land status, has been successfully stored. This information guides the next steps in land title documentation, securing ownership and preventing future disputes.

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Step 5: Secure a Well-Vetted Lagos State Architectural Drawing

The result of contacting an architect to design your proposed building should be to deliver an accurate and beautiful architectural drawing.

Each drawing undergoes a thorough vetting process by architects employed directly by the state agency to ensure that the Architectural drawing has been deisgned with lagos state design standards, building codes and Lagos state regulations followed .

The architectural drawing must be signed and sealed by a registered architect, indicating that the design complies with ARCON Nigeria standards.

Our meticulous process ensures not just accuracy but the creation of stunning architectural drawings that seamlessly align with the rigorous standards set by Lagos State.

We also secrutinse the designs before we move to the next phase, this scrutiny guarantees that your design not only passes every check but surpasses all Lagos State building requirements, setting the stage for a flawless and approved building permit application.

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In the case of built-up buildings, an as-built drawing is necessary. What does this entail, and how does it differ from a proposed drawing?

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Step 6: Submit for Lagos State Building Approval Assessment

Initiate the assessment process to determine the fees for your Lagos State building permit.

Submit your architectural drawing for assessment to determine the fees for building permit approval. Understand that different building types incur unique fees.

During this step before the approval of assesment the site will be visited by an official of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) to confirm if the land is truly undeveloped so as to be appoved for a proposed construction or the site is a built up zone which is reffered to as an as built building and the proper architectural drawing will be titled As-Built drawing.

After thorough vetting and corrections, the architectural drawing is submitted for assessment to determine the fees required for building permit approval. Emphasize the significance of this phase.

The fees for the building permit are calculated by estimating the total volume of the building and multiplying it by a unique factor while taking into consideration the purpose of the building (residential, commercial, or industrial), and the district, which impacts the unique factor based on fair market value.

The building's volume (length x breadth x height) is an essential component for accurate assessments.

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Step 7: Obtain a Signed and Stamped Lagos State Building Approval Assessment

Transform your Lagos State assessment into a binding agreement through official signing and stamping.

Once your assessment is signed and stamped, it becomes a binding invoice. Payment can only proceed after this crucial step.

After the assessment is signed and stamped, it is directly given to the applicant at the district office.

This step is pivotal, marking the transition from assessment to payment, ensuring a legally binding commitment.

Once the assessment is signed and stamped, it becomes eligible for payment.

• Issuance of Approved Assessment:
  
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Step 8: Review Necessary Documents for Lagos State Building Approval

Thoroughly review the necessary documents, including mandatory survey plans and architectural drawings, and additional documents based on your building type.

The survey plan and architectural drawings are mandatory for every type of building in the approval process, different types of building will require different types of additironal documents for the building approval process.

Listed below are the additional documents that you will be select from to suit the requirments based on the type of building you are constructing

   - Tax Clearance Certificate

   - Land Use Charge Receipt

   - Proof of Ownership

   - Structural Drawings

   - COREN Structural Stability Letter

   - COREN Supervision Letter

   - Pundit Test Report

   - COREN Calculation Sheets

   - Subsoil Investigation Report

   - Electrical Drawings

   - Mechanical Drawings

   - PPTR Report

   - EIA Report

   - Police Clearance

   - Fire Clearance

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Step 9: Process Additional Documents for Lagos State Building Approval

Proactively process additional documents, avoiding unnecessary pauses in the Lagos State building approval process as the signed assesment has an expiration date.

Proactive processing is key to an uninterrupted approval journey; our one-stop-shop service ensures efficiency and collaboration.

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Step 10: Pay Fees to Lagos State Government Internal Revenue Service

Finalize the Lagos State building approval process by promptly paying assessed fees to the Lagos State Government Internal Revenue Service.

Timely payments contribute to a smooth and uninterrupted approval process.

Once fees are paid then the other requirements which are personal are to be submitted,

these personal requirements are listed below

Family receipt with stamp duty

Affidavit and attestation 

Registration 20k

2 passport photograph 

Current tax clearance

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