LAND USE & PLANNING

• Introduction
• Cadastre
• Building and Land Use Permits
• Clearances Required
• Steps to Follow

The Land Use & Planning Department

The Cadastre Section

It is responsible for :

1. Upgrading of Ownership of Properties.
2. Request for evaluation of new constructions, new properties (division, excision) and addition to existing properties.
3. Process request for clearance Certificate if needed.
4. Updating of evaluation list.
5. Issue of clearance certificates.
6. Initiate action upon complaint from rate payers.
7. Carry out survey of new morcellement
8. Processing of direct sales and sales involving Excision / Division.

The Building Inspectors' Section

It is responsible for

1. Processing of applications for Building and Land Use Permits
2. Dealing with complaints from members of public against illegal developments
3. Issuing Building and Land Use Permits / Outline Planning Permission
4. Issuing Occupation Certificate
5. Exercising expost control for buildings which have been completed