This article wouldn't have come at a better time than now, in view of the recent activities of the Lagos State Government in some parts of Lagos State where some buildings were recently demolished for violations of planning law.

This article will help you to know what the law says, the professionals to engage, addresses and offices to visit in order to get your building approval.

Below are some key parts in the article

INTRODUCTION
One of the major challenges affecting Nigeria today is housing deficit. From 1999 to 2020, the population growth increased by (119.3 million/206 million) 57.91%. Hence, it may be erroneous to claim that the housing deficit is 17 million, as we have more people homeless now in 2021 than previously have been at any time in the history of Nigeria. This can also be corroborated by the fact that Nigeria is said to be the capital of world’s poverty in terms of population.

For anyone to carryout out any development in many jurisdictions around the world, there is a need to get approval/permission from the authorities in those jurisdictions, which is why this article is focused on the processes involved in getting approval/permit to build any structure in Lagos State

CLARIFICATION: PLANNING APPROVAL IS DIFFERENT FROM C OF O/OTHER LAND TITLES
Before going fully into the topic of discourse, it is pertinent to make some clarifications of what planning permit/approval is. Approval to build or develop is completely different from land title.

Principal Ministries and agencies to deal with in order to get approval
Lands Bureau, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Office of the Surveyor General, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transportation, LIRS, NTDA etc

THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE APPROVAL
In consonance with the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2010, the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development is responsible for Physical Planning, Urban Development, Urban Regeneration and building control policies of Lagos State
The ministry also supervises the following agencies:
Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA): Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA): and Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA)

Planning Information
Either before or after buying the land, there is a need to apply for planning information from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

Preparation of documents
Upon getting a nod from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development based on the planning information, the next thing the intending developer should do is to start preparing necessary documents.

Submission of relevant documents
Sequel to the preparation of necessary documents to facilitate the application, the developer would then submit same to LASPPPA office in the local government area where the property is situated. Some of the documents to be submitted include the survey plan, architectural drawing, structural drawing, among others.

Obtaining assessment
Officer(s) will very verify the documents, request for more details if necessary, make corrections where necessary and thereafter schedule a site visit for inspection

Payments to be made
The assessment is always in two parts. Part 1 will be payment to me made to LASPPPA as the agency granting the approval and the other part will be payment to LASBCA for stage certification.

Issuance of development permit/ approval
Sequel to confirmation of payment into the dedicated account, officials of LIRS would issue a letter to the GM (as stated above). The letter would enable LASPPPA to complete the approval process and development permit is issued to the applicant/developer.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
After getting the approval from LASPPPA, there is need for LASBCA to grant approval to commence construction. The developer cannot just mobilize workers to site on the basis of obtaining approval. Developer must take the approval to LASBCA in order to get another approval to commence work.

MOVING INTO YOUR HOUSE AFTER COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT
After completing the development, LASBCA must issue certificate of completion of building construction and fitness for habitation before the developer or house owner can move in

PROFESSIONALS TO ENGAGE FOR PLANNING APPROVAL
In consonance with the LAGOS STATE PHYSICAL PLANNING PERMIT REGULATIONS, 2019 issued by TPL (Dr.) Idiris Okanla̕ Salako the Commissioner for Urban and Regional Planning, the following are the appropriate relevant professionals registered to practice in Nigeria:
(i) an Architect, registered (ii) an Engineer, registered (iii) a Town Planner, registered (iv) a Licensed Surveyor, (v) a Builder, registered (vi) an Estate Surveyor and Valuer registered (vii) a Quantity Surveyor registered

Please visit the site for other things you must know and do. The remaining part includes
Different uses land can be subjected to in Lagos State
Documents to submit
WHERE ARE LASPPPA OFFICES IN YOUR LGA IN LAGOS?
etc
https://aolmanagementconsult.com.ng/a-z-what-to-know-about-obtaining-building-permit-approval-in-lagos-state-in-2021/

Lalasticlala, mynd44 and Mukina2, when you want to build in Lagos, just follow this guide and no one will trouble you

Aolconsult:
This article wouldn't have come at a better time than now, in view of the recent activities of the Lagos State Government in some parts of Lagos State where some buildings were recently demolished for violations of planning law.

This article will help you to know what the law says, the professionals to engage, addresses and offices to visit in order to get your building approval.

Below are some key parts in the article

INTRODUCTION
One of the major challenges affecting Nigeria today is housing deficit. From 1999 to 2020, the population growth increased by (119.3 million/206 million) 57.91%. Hence, it may be erroneous to claim that the housing deficit is 17 million, as we have more people homeless now in 2021 than previously have been at any time in the history of Nigeria. This can also be corroborated by the fact that Nigeria is said to be the capital of world’s poverty in terms of population.

For anyone to carryout out any development in many jurisdictions around the world, there is a need to get approval/permission from the authorities in those jurisdictions, which is why this article is focused on the processes involved in getting approval/permit to build any structure in Lagos State

CLARIFICATION: PLANNING APPROVAL IS DIFFERENT FROM C OF O/OTHER LAND TITLES
Before going fully into the topic of discourse, it is pertinent to make some clarifications of what planning permit/approval is. Approval to build or develop is completely different from land title.

Principal Ministries and agencies to deal with in order to get approval
Lands Bureau, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Office of the Surveyor General, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transportation, LIRS, NTDA etc

THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE APPROVAL
In consonance with the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2010, the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development is responsible for Physical Planning, Urban Development, Urban Regeneration and building control policies of Lagos State
The ministry also supervises the following agencies:
Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA): Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA): and Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA)

Planning Information
Either before or after buying the land, there is a need to apply for planning information from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

Preparation of documents
Upon getting a nod from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development based on the planning information, the next thing the intending developer should do is to start preparing necessary documents.

Submission of relevant documents
Sequel to the preparation of necessary documents to facilitate the application, the developer would then submit same to LASPPPA office in the local government area where the property is situated. Some of the documents to be submitted include the survey plan, architectural drawing, structural drawing, among others.

Obtaining assessment
Officer(s) will very verify the documents, request for more details if necessary, make corrections where necessary and thereafter schedule a site visit for inspection

Payments to be made
The assessment is always in two parts. Part 1 will be payment to me made to LASPPPA as the agency granting the approval and the other part will be payment to LASBCA for stage certification.

Issuance of development permit/ approval
Sequel to confirmation of payment into the dedicated account, officials of LIRS would issue a letter to the GM (as stated above). The letter would enable LASPPPA to complete the approval process and development permit is issued to the applicant/developer.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
After getting the approval from LASPPPA, there is need for LASBCA to grant approval to commence construction. The developer cannot just mobilize workers to site on the basis of obtaining approval. Developer must take the approval to LASBCA in order to get another approval to commence work.

MOVING INTO YOUR HOUSE AFTER COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT
After completing the development, LASBCA must issue certificate of completion of building construction and fitness for habitation before the developer or house owner can move in

PROFESSIONALS TO ENGAGE FOR PLANNING APPROVAL
In consonance with the LAGOS STATE PHYSICAL PLANNING PERMIT REGULATIONS, 2019 issued by TPL (Dr.) Idiris Okanla̕ Salako the Commissioner for Urban and Regional Planning, the following are the appropriate relevant professionals registered to practice in Nigeria:
(i) an Architect, registered (ii) an Engineer, registered (iii) a Town Planner, registered (iv) a Licensed Surveyor, (v) a Builder, registered (vi) an Estate Surveyor and Valuer registered (vii) a Quantity Surveyor registered

Please visit the site for other things you must know and do. The remaining part includes
Different uses land can be subjected to in Lagos State
Documents to submit
WHERE ARE LASPPPA OFFICES IN YOUR LGA IN LAGOS?
etc
https://aolmanagementconsult.com.ng/a-z-what-to-know-about-obtaining-building-permit-approval-in-lagos-state-in-2021/

Lalasticlala, mynd44 and Mukina2, when you want to build in Lagos, just follow this guide and no one will trouble you

I am a Quantity Surveyor. You can reach me via 070---37--59--08--77

Aolconsult:
This article wouldn't have come at a better time than now, in view of the recent activities of the Lagos State Government in some parts of Lagos State where some buildings were recently demolished for violations of planning law.

This article will help you to know what the law says, the professionals to engage, addresses and offices to visit in order to get your building approval.

Below are some key parts in the article

INTRODUCTION
One of the major challenges affecting Nigeria today is housing deficit. From 1999 to 2020, the population growth increased by (119.3 million/206 million) 57.91%. Hence, it may be erroneous to claim that the housing deficit is 17 million, as we have more people homeless now in 2021 than previously have been at any time in the history of Nigeria. This can also be corroborated by the fact that Nigeria is said to be the capital of world’s poverty in terms of population.

For anyone to carryout out any development in many jurisdictions around the world, there is a need to get approval/permission from the authorities in those jurisdictions, which is why this article is focused on the processes involved in getting approval/permit to build any structure in Lagos State

CLARIFICATION: PLANNING APPROVAL IS DIFFERENT FROM C OF O/OTHER LAND TITLES
Before going fully into the topic of discourse, it is pertinent to make some clarifications of what planning permit/approval is. Approval to build or develop is completely different from land title.

Principal Ministries and agencies to deal with in order to get approval
Lands Bureau, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Office of the Surveyor General, Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Transportation, LIRS, NTDA etc

THE PROCESS OF GETTING THE APPROVAL
In consonance with the Lagos State Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law 2010, the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development is responsible for Physical Planning, Urban Development, Urban Regeneration and building control policies of Lagos State
The ministry also supervises the following agencies:
Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA): Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA): and Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency (LASURA)

Planning Information
Either before or after buying the land, there is a need to apply for planning information from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

Preparation of documents
Upon getting a nod from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development based on the planning information, the next thing the intending developer should do is to start preparing necessary documents.

Submission of relevant documents
Sequel to the preparation of necessary documents to facilitate the application, the developer would then submit same to LASPPPA office in the local government area where the property is situated. Some of the documents to be submitted include the survey plan, architectural drawing, structural drawing, among others.

Obtaining assessment
Officer(s) will very verify the documents, request for more details if necessary, make corrections where necessary and thereafter schedule a site visit for inspection

Payments to be made
The assessment is always in two parts. Part 1 will be payment to me made to LASPPPA as the agency granting the approval and the other part will be payment to LASBCA for stage certification.

Issuance of development permit/ approval
Sequel to confirmation of payment into the dedicated account, officials of LIRS would issue a letter to the GM (as stated above). The letter would enable LASPPPA to complete the approval process and development permit is issued to the applicant/developer.

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROCESS
After getting the approval from LASPPPA, there is need for LASBCA to grant approval to commence construction. The developer cannot just mobilize workers to site on the basis of obtaining approval. Developer must take the approval to LASBCA in order to get another approval to commence work.

MOVING INTO YOUR HOUSE AFTER COMPLETION OF DEVELOPMENT
After completing the development, LASBCA must issue certificate of completion of building construction and fitness for habitation before the developer or house owner can move in

PROFESSIONALS TO ENGAGE FOR PLANNING APPROVAL
In consonance with the LAGOS STATE PHYSICAL PLANNING PERMIT REGULATIONS, 2019 issued by TPL (Dr.) Idiris Okanla̕ Salako the Commissioner for Urban and Regional Planning, the following are the appropriate relevant professionals registered to practice in Nigeria:
(i) an Architect, registered (ii) an Engineer, registered (iii) a Town Planner, registered (iv) a Licensed Surveyor, (v) a Builder, registered (vi) an Estate Surveyor and Valuer registered (vii) a Quantity Surveyor registered

Please visit the site for other things you must know and do. The remaining part includes
Different uses land can be subjected to in Lagos State
Documents to submit
WHERE ARE LASPPPA OFFICES IN YOUR LGA IN LAGOS?
etc
https://aolmanagementconsult.com.ng/a-z-what-to-know-about-obtaining-building-permit-approval-in-lagos-state-in-2021/

Lalasticlala, mynd44 and Mukina2, when you want to build in Lagos, just follow this guide and no one will trouble you

Please, is fitness for habitation certification compulsory for renovated buildings?

Also, is it under the purview of the state or Local Govt?