Lagos Planning Authority calls for regularisation of building plan

The Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPA) on Wednesday advised every owner/developer of property, not covered by a planning permit, to regularise it with the agency.

Mr Funmi Osifuye, the General Manager, LASPPPA, gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Lagos.

Osifuye said that the regularisation and validation of buildings in the state was necessary to avoid disruption/demolition by the agency due to lack of building plan approval.

According to him, LASPPPA, in conjunction with the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), have embarked on Joint Post Construction Audit of all existing structures in the state.

He said that this was to match-up with necessary infrastructure development to achieve a sustainable and well-planned environment.

The general manager said that the exercise would also ascertain the structural stability to prevent building collapse.

“Every property/building in the state must be validated and regularised in line with the specifications of the state Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

“This can be done by submitting ‘As built Design Drawings’ to LASPPA’s District offices or submit electronic format of the drawings online through the Electronic Planning Permit (epp) platform,” he said.

Osifuye said that the exercise, which had been ongoing since February, would end by Aug.31.

He said that Building Permit/Building Plan Approval certification, not only add value to the property, but also enhance proper planning of the environment to save lives.

The general manager appealed to residents of the state to use the remaining grace to submit their building plans for assessment, saying that after the deadline of Aug. 31, there would be penalty.

“Lagos residents should not see us as deterrent to their state of living. We are not trying to make life unbearable for them.

“The motive for the whole exercise is to ensure a conducive and well-planned livable environment for all,” Osifuye said.