The Lagos State Government has introduced a new electronic platform aimed at simplifying and accelerating the process of obtaining building permits across the state.

The initiative was disclosed by the General Manager of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA), Kehinde Osinaike, in a statement issued by the ministry’s Director of Public Affairs.

According to him, the platform, known as the Electronic Physical Planning Permit Processing System, was developed under e-LASPPPA to modernise and streamline approval processes. The system allows residents, property developers, and other stakeholders to apply for planning permits online from any location.

The digital platform is expected to reduce delays associated with manual processing, making permit approvals faster and more accessible. It is also designed to improve transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the physical planning system.

Osinaike noted that the initiative would help ensure that building developments comply with approved regulations and standards while enhancing service delivery across the state.

He added that the move reflects the government’s commitment to leveraging technology to improve governance and meet the demands of a growing population.

Residents, developers, and investors have been encouraged to adopt the platform for their planning permit applications as part of efforts to build a more efficient and digitally driven system.

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The Lagos State Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development is intensifying public engagement as it pushes to double the number of planning permits issued annually—from 18,000 in 2024 to 40,000 or more.

Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Olumide Oluyinka, disclosed this at a press briefing in Alausa ahead of a stakeholder engagement themed “Planning Permit: A Rebirth”, which begins September 26.

“Our assessment shows that Lagos should be issuing between 40,000 and 45,000 planning permits annually,” Oluyinka said. “We are far below this mark, which is why we are going back to the grassroots to sensitize the public and key stakeholders.”

He likened a planning permit to a birth certificate, saying it gives legal recognition to buildings and enables compensation if government reclaims land for infrastructure.

“Just as every child receives a birth certificate, every building in Lagos must have a planning permit,” he said. “Without it, the structure is not recognized by law.”

The commissioner noted that applicants can now submit directly to 57 district offices without using intermediaries. “Once your drawings and documents are complete, you receive a registration number immediately. All things being equal, you get your approval within 10 working days,” he said.

Oluyinka warned that buildings without permits face penalties and demolition. “You cannot drive a car without a license. In the same way, no building should be erected in Lagos without a planning permit. We will know, and we will act.”

He added that applicants must present valid land titles and up-to-date tax clearance, noting that many people applying are not tax-compliant. “Under the new reforms, you must show evidence of tax payment before your application is processed,” he said.

Oluyinka urged residents to see the permit process as an investment, not a burden. “If you present a property document without a planning permit to a bank or embassy, it is invalid. The permit protects you, your family, and your investment,” he said.

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