LASG To Address Delay In Building Plan Approval

Delays in the issuance of building plan in Lagos state will soon become a thing of the past as the government is set to eliminate bottlenecks that hinders quick approvals.

The state Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Idris Salako who stated this in a statement said the resolve of the government is to curb illegal development as a result of delays.

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Salako, who was on a working visit to the Lagos State Building Control Agency, the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Agency, LASPPA and the Lagos State Urban Renewal Agency said there was the need to ensure the harmonious development of the physical environment of Lagos State.

Accompanied on the visit by the Special Adviser on Urban Development, Mr. Kabir Abdullahi and the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, Foluso Dipe.

The Commissioner said that factors causing delays in issuing building plan approvals would be examined thoroughly, with a view to easing the process and eliminating the delays.

“We are determined to streamline the process and enhance inter-agency collaboration where necessary to eliminate delays in issuing building plan approvals.

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“Bottlenecks create unnecessary backlogs and encourage illegal developments,” he said.

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