About The Construction Permit

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What is a Construction Permit (CP)?

This document, also known as Building Permit, is issued by a Local Authority to authorize the construction of a new building, or in a situation to amend or renovate an existing approved building.

 

What is the Relevance of a Construction Permit?

As a tool of physical planning, the Construction Permit is cr.....

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Downloadable Guides on Construction Permitting

The below are key guidelines in construction permitting and its reform:

Permitting Fees & Charges - Guideline of fees and charges levied by the City Council of Nairobi for construction and occupati

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Importance of Construction Permit Reform

The enforcement of building permits is so complex that it continues to foment informality. In most developing countries, this rate hovers between 60 to 80 per cent. The end result is poor oversight on safety, and higher costs for the community; while the cost in human

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Top Reformers in Construction Permits

Examples of top reformers in construction permit administration globally are Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and Denmark. These nations have introduced key reforms in processing construction permits – some of these include:- Introduction and improvement of ele

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