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IN THIS POST<\/strong>
– Construction permit reforms<\/a>
– How to obtain a construction permit<\/a>
– Required documents<\/a>
– Building plan fee<\/a>
– One-window counters<\/a>
– Receiving a completion certificate <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Have you purchased a plot and plan to finally build your dream home? As most of us already know, building a house requires more than just a parcel of land and resources. While those two things are absolutely necessary, one also needs permission from concerned regulatory authority before constructing a home. Fortunately, thanks to the recent Ease of Doing Business reforms, the process of obtaining construction permits for houses in Lahore and Karachi has become relatively easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since dealing with construction permits can seem a little complicated, here is a comprehensive guide on how to apply for a construction permit in Lahore.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Construction Permit Reforms in Lahore <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The new construction permit reforms have made the entire process simpler and shorter<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Before we discuss the procedure to obtain a construction permit in Lahore, let\u2019s first talk about the construction reforms that helped Pakistan jump 28 spots ahead on World Bank\u2019s Ease of Doing Business Index 2020. For those unaware, the report by World Bank evaluates different economic metrics in 109 countries to determine how business-friendly they are. To put it simply, the better a country performs on the index, the more international investment it attracts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with \u2018starting a business\u2019 reforms, getting electricity reforms, ease of paying taxes, trading across borders and registering property reforms, streamlining the process of getting construction permit was one of the regulatory reforms that helped Pakistan achieved the global ranking of 108. It previously stood at 136. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, Pakistan is now among the top 10 most improved places to do business<\/a> in the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In order to make the process of applying and obtaining a residential building plan approval in Lahore simpler and more efficient, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) worked together with the Punjab Information Technology Board to introduce online submission of application along with the online issuance of NOCs and completion certificates <\/p>\n\n\n\n

LDA also set up one window cell to improve and simplify the process to obtain a construction permit for houses in Lahore. For timely verification of ownership and title documents, the authority also set up Punjab Land Records Authority counter at their facility along with those of the Water and Sanitation Agency, Traffic Engineering and Planning Agency and Bank of Punjab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Obtain Construction Permit for Houses in Lahore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The establishment of one-window facility has helped streamline the process of obtaining a construction permit in Lahore<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here is a breakdown of the process to obtain a construction permit in Lahore for houses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Visit the concerned One Window Counter set up by the Lahore Development Authority and submit the required documents and building plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Download the challan pay fees at Bank of Punjab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The LDA will then verify the ownership and possession letter, which takes up to 5 days.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The authority will then scrutinize the building plan, vet the structural drawings and verify the payment etc. This internal process takes up to 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once all the plans and documents have been verified, the applicant will receive a text notification to collect the letter containing construction approval for houses from the Customer Facilitation Centre. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Total Time Duration:<\/strong> 20 Days<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Documents Required to Obtain Construction Permit for Houses in Lahore<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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You need to submit the required documents at the one-window counters set up by the LDA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Here is the list of documents required for getting a construction permit in Lahore:<\/p>\n\n\n\n