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No. Development without permission is an offence.
Standard applications are decided within statutory timelines; EIAs take longer.
No, it is optional and advisory only.
Where development may significantly affect the environment.
Yes, to the Appeals Tribunal within the statutory timeframe.
At the option of the applicant, site plans may be drawn to a scale of 1:200 (1’ to 20’) or 1:500 (1’ to 40’) or 1:1000. (1” = 100’) as may be appropriate. Please note that the scales used must fit the measurement used on the application at all times. ‘
ALL architectural drawings must be submitted to the Authority MUST be submitted in grayscale {black & white}. No colored drawings will be accepted.
Yes. All fees are now payable at PDA. Persons making payments by cheque should write clearly.
All planning applications, must be accompanied by a Title Deed, showing ownership of the site to be developed.
In the absence of the Title Deed, please provide one of the following:
