Construction Permit (New Building Approval)

1.  REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Prepare the following documents before applying:

A. Ownership & Identity Documents

  1. Title Deed (Sale Deed / Gift Deed / Partition Deed)
  2. Latest Land Tax Receipt
  3. Possession Certificate
  4. Encumbrance Certificate (EC – last 10–15 years)
  5. Aadhaar Card / ID Proof of Owner
  6. Address Proof of Owner

B. Land & Site Documents

  1. Location Sketch (Village Office approved)
  2. Site Plan (showing boundaries, road access, etc.)
  3. Survey Sketch (if applicable)
  4. Land Use Certificate (if required)
  5. Zoning Clearance (if applicable)

C. Building Plan Documents

  1. Building Plan (approved & signed by Licensed Engineer/Architect)
  2. Elevation Drawing
  3. Section Drawing
  4. Structural Stability Certificate
  5. Floor-wise Area Calculation Statement

D. Technical Certificates

  1. Structural Design Certificate (by Structural Engineer)
  2. Soil Test Report (for large buildings)
  3. Rainwater Harvesting Plan (if required)
  4. Septic Tank / Waste Disposal Plan

E. NOCs (If Applicable)

  1. Fire & Rescue NOC (for commercial/high-rise buildings)
  2. Pollution Control Board Clearance
  3. Airport Authority NOC (if near airport zone)
  4. Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Clearance (if applicable)
  5. Electricity Board Clearance

F. Additional Documents

  1. Application Form (filled and signed)
  2. Self Declaration by Owner
  3. Affidavit (if required)
  4. Copy of Approved Layout (for plots in layouts)
  5. Previous Building Permit (if reconstruction)

2.  STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS

STEP 1: Hire Licensed Professional

  • Engage a licensed Architect/Engineer
  • They prepare:
    • Building plan
    • Drawings
    • Structural details

STEP 2: Document Collection

  • Collect all ownership, land, and technical documents listed above
  • Ensure:
    • Name consistency
    • No legal disputes

STEP 3: Prepare Building Plan

  • Architect prepares plan as per:
    • Kerala Municipality Building Rules (KMBR)
    • Setback rules
    • FAR (Floor Area Ratio)
    • Height restrictions

STEP 4: Online / Offline Application Submission

Option A: Online (Recommended)

  • Visit Municipal Portal (e.g., SANKETHAM / Corporation portal)
  • Create login
  • Fill application:
    • Owner details
    • Property details
    • Building details
  • Upload all documents
  • Submit application

Option B: Offline

  • Visit Corporation/Municipality office
  • Submit application form with documents

STEP 5: Application Scrutiny

  • Officials verify:
    • Land ownership
    • Zoning compliance
    • Building rules compliance
  • If errors:
    • Application returned for correction

STEP 6: Site Inspection

  • Municipal Engineer visits site
  • Verifies:
    • Land boundaries
    • Road access
    • Actual conditions vs plan

STEP 7: Fee Payment

  • Pay required fees:
    • Application fee
    • Permit fee (based on area)
    • Development charges
    • Scrutiny fee

STEP 8: Approval Process

  • Final approval by:
    • Assistant Engineer
    • Town Planning Officer
    • Secretary (Municipality/Corporation)

STEP 9: Permit Issuance

  • Building Permit issued with:
    • Permit Number
    • Approved Plan
    • Validity period (usually 3 years)

STEP 10: Start Construction

  • Begin construction as per approved plan
  • Display permit at site

STEP 11: Stage Inspections (During Construction)

  • Foundation stage
  • Plinth level
  • Roof level

STEP 12: Completion & Occupancy Certificate

After construction:

  • Apply for:
    • Completion Certificate
    • Occupancy Certificate

3. PROCESS TIME

  • Normal Approval Time: 15–30 days
  • Large/Complex Buildings: 30–60 days

4. IMPORTANT RULES

  • No construction without permit (illegal)
  • Follow approved plan strictly
  • Deviations lead to:
    • Penalty
    • Demolition notice

5. COMMON FEES

  • Application Fee
  • Permit Fee (per sq.m)
  • Development Charges
  • Regularization Fee (if deviations)

6. ✅ FINAL CHECKLIST

✔ All documents verified
✔ Plan signed by licensed engineer
✔ Fees paid
✔ Site inspection completed
✔ Permit copy received