Obtaining construction permits in Nigeria involves manual submission of several documentations, higher
fees and longer procedures than most countries
Operationalize e-planning platform for Lagos
Construction permits’ procedures currently require manual submission of a large set of documents.
Expected Results:
- Ability to submit and track application
online. - Reduced time to secure permits
Limit soil tests & EIA to only specialised cases
Unclear criteria on who needs to undertake soil tests and environmental tests, a time-consuming portion of getting permits
Expected Results:
- Eliminate soil tests for constructions below four storeys that are not in marshy areas
- Eliminate EIA tests requirement for low scale construction
Publicise fees, procedures & laws
Applicants are unclear about which rules, fees, and procedures apply, and in what situations
Expected Results:
- Predictability of fees during application
- Transparency of planning permit assessment
