The Lagos State Government on Friday published the names of 176 illegal estates operating without approved layout plans, in a renewed effort to curb fraudulent property developments and restore order in the built environment.
Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, disclosed this during the 2026 Ministerial Press Briefing marking the third year of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s second term in office.
According to him, the ministry has intensified monitoring and enforcement operations across the state, inspecting 205 estates for compliance with approved layout regulations.
He said the exercise was designed to promote sustainable urban development, improve infrastructure coordination, and ensure orderly estate planning across Lagos.
“Through continuous monitoring and enforcement activities, the department contributed significantly towards reducing incidences of unregulated estate development and promoting safer, more organised, and environmentally sustainable communities across Lagos State,” Olumide said.
The commissioner also highlighted progress in planning permit administration through the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA).
He revealed that between June and December 2025, the state received 14,549 planning permit applications and granted 11,701 approvals. Between January and March 2026, a further 7,054 applications were received, with 5,578 approvals granted.
Olumide noted that the 60-day planning permit amnesty programme significantly improved compliance among developers and property owners.
On reforms in the sector, he said the state government introduced the Electronic Physical Planning Permit Processing System (e-PPPS) to digitise and streamline applications.
“The platform enables applicants to process planning permit applications online from any location, thereby improving transparency, accessibility, efficiency, accountability, and ease of doing business,” he said.
The ministry also listed key urban planning achievements, including the Lagos Island Model City Plan, Ibeju-Lekki Model City Plan, and the revised Badagry Master Plan.
Olumide said the government remains committed to building a resilient, sustainable, and globally competitive city through stronger regulatory enforcement and improved urban planning systems.
He added that increased compliance has been driven by reform initiatives and expanded sensitisation efforts targeting developers and residents.
Responding to concerns over permit costs, the commissioner defended the charges, arguing that ongoing infrastructure projects across the state have significantly improved property values and living conditions.
“Regarding the high cost of permits, I disagree. Mention any area in Lagos that is not witnessing one infrastructure project or another,” he said.
He maintained that government investments in roads and infrastructure continue to enhance real estate value across Lagos State.
