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Do you know the Lagos State Government Ministries, Agencies and Parastatals that are connected with Lands and Landed property?

Here are the list of the Ministries, Agencies and Parastatals in Lagos state that are connected with lands matters, properties, housing provision, development, monitoring, regulation, controlling and financing with some of their responsibilities. A. LAND BUREAU : Lagos state Lands Bureau is responsible for (i) Land Policy and Land Matters. (ii) Acquisition of Land for … Continue reading Do you know the Lagos State Government Ministries, Agencies and Parastatals that are connected with Lands and Landed property?

Introduction To Land Documentation

The problems encountered over time by prospective developers in the procurement of their documents on landed properties is now a thing of the past with Lands in Lagos. It is the desire of every Lagosian to have a roof over his or her head. In search of properties to acquire they fell into the wrong … Continue reading Introduction To Land Documentation

STRANGE BUT TRUE IN THE LAGOS STATE URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT LAW 2010

1. Do you know that a Developer or Owner of a construction involving a structure of more than two (2) floors is expected to submit a General Contractor All Risk Insurance Policy Certificate to Building Control Agency before the commencement of the building work? 2. Does it occur to you that an owner or occupier … Continue reading STRANGE BUT TRUE IN THE LAGOS STATE URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT LAW 2010

Lagos State Government is ever and always ready to make the State visitors and investors friendly- The Planning perspective.

Effort by the State Government to make the State visitors and investors friendly is a right direction at the right time to ensuring that all Lagosians follow and key into the contents of the Physical Planning and Development Plans, Laws and Regulations of the State. Are you aware that these Plans, Laws, Regulations and Schemes … Continue reading Lagos State Government is ever and always ready to make the State visitors and investors friendly- The Planning perspective.

THERE IS A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN!!! KNOW THE LAWS THAT GUIDE YOUR LAND AND BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

With the new administration in town, here are some extracts from the Planning law that you need to know so as not to fall victim. 1. Always ensure that you did not build in committed Government acquired land. 2. Ensure that you obtain your Planning Permit before embarking on construction. 3. Build according to the … Continue reading THERE IS A NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN!!! KNOW THE LAWS THAT GUIDE YOUR LAND AND BUILDING DEVELOPMENT

Documents needed for the processing of your Planning Permit

Procurement of your Planning Permit required the submission of the following listed documents: 1. Sun- Print Survey Plan 2. Architectural drawings 3. Structural drawings 4. Mechanical drawings and Electrical drawings if the structure is more than 2 floors. 5. Calculations sheet of the Structural drawings. 6. Soil test report if more than 2 floors 7. … Continue reading Documents needed for the processing of your Planning Permit