1. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
A. Applicant & Property Documents
- Ownership Proof (any one)
- Sale Deed
- Gift Deed
- Partition Deed
- Latest Land Tax Receipt
- Possession Certificate
- Location Sketch (Village Office)
- Encumbrance Certificate (EC) – last 10–15 years
- Aadhaar Card / ID Proof of Owner
- Address Proof
B. Technical Documents (Prepared by Licensed Engineer/Architect)
- Site Plan (showing boundaries, road access)
- Building Plan (floor-wise layout)
- Elevation Drawing
- Section Drawing
- Coverage & FAR Calculation Statement
- Structural Stability Certificate
- Service Plan (water, drainage, septic tank, rainwater harvesting)
- Parking Plan (mandatory for commercial buildings)
C. Additional Documents (If Applicable)
- NOC from Fire Force (for large/commercial buildings)
- Pollution Control Board Consent (for industries)
- Airport Authority Clearance (if near airport zone)
- Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) Clearance (if applicable)
- Heritage Committee Approval (if in heritage zone)
D. Declarations & Certificates
- Owner’s Declaration
- Licensed Engineer/Architect Certificate
- Undertaking for compliance with Kerala Building Rules (KMBR/KPBR)
2. STEP-BY-STEP APPLICATION PROCESS
STEP 1: PLAN PREPARATION
- Hire a licensed Architect/Engineer
- Prepare:
- Site Plan
- Building Plan
- Structural & Service details
- Ensure compliance with:
- Kerala Municipality Building Rules (KMBR)
STEP 2: DOCUMENT COLLECTION
- Collect all ownership and land-related documents
- Get certificates from:
- Village Office (Possession, Location Sketch)
- Sub Registrar Office (EC)
STEP 3: ONLINE REGISTRATION
- Visit official portal:
- SANKETHAM / Municipality / Corporation portal
- Create account using:
- Mobile number & OTP
STEP 4: APPLICATION SUBMISSION
Fill in details:
- Owner Name & Address
- Property Details (Survey No, Ward No)
- Building Type (Residential / Commercial)
- Area & Floors
Upload:
- All required documents
- Approved building drawings
STEP 5: FEE PAYMENT
Pay applicable fees:
- Application Fee
- Permit Fee (based on plinth area)
- Scrutiny Fee
Payment methods:
- Online (UPI / Net Banking / Card)
STEP 6: FILE VERIFICATION
- Municipality officials verify:
- Documents
- Plan compliance
- If issues found:
- Correction notice issued
STEP 7: SITE INSPECTION
- Overseer/Engineer visits site
- Checks:
- Land boundaries
- Road access
- Actual site condition
STEP 8: APPROVAL PROCESS
- Technical approval by:
- Municipal Engineer
- Final approval by:
- Secretary of Municipality/Corporation
STEP 9: PERMIT ISSUE
- Building Permit issued digitally
- Includes:
- Approved Plan
- Permit Number
- Validity period (usually 3 years)
3. PROCESSING TIME
- Normal: 15–30 days
- Large/Commercial Projects: 30–60 days
IMPORTANT RULES
- Construction must start only after permit approval
- Display permit copy at construction site
- Follow approved plan strictly
- Any deviation → penalty / demolition risk
4. AFTER PERMIT (MANDATORY NEXT STEPS)
- Start construction as per approved plan
- Apply for:
- Completion Certificate
- Occupancy Certificate
COMMON REJECTION REASONS
- Incomplete documents
- Plan violates building rules
- No proper road access
- Land classification issues
- Missing NOCs