Building permit and EIA checklist

Extracted from Real Estate Project Law Handbook: A Practical Guide · Appendix E Building permit and EIA checklist
Items follow Appendix E of the law handbook. Durations are general estimates; check the actual procedure with the local authority.

Progress 0 / 0

Sequence and estimated durations0 / 0

Land allocation permit (for housing estate projects)6–12 months · Land Allocation Committee
EIA report approved12–18 months · ONEP
Building permit (Form Or.1)2–6 months · SAO / municipality
Hotel operating licence (if applicable)3–6 months
Spa or wellness establishment licence (if applicable)2–4 months
Building construction certificate (Form Or.6)2–4 months · SAO / municipality
Condominium registration2–4 months · Land Department

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Before submission

Engage a licensed EIA consultantLicensed EIA consultant engaged
Define the scope of the study (TOR)TOR defined
Study baseline environmental conditionsBaseline study
Assess social impact, and health impact where necessarySIA and HIA

Public participation

Public hearing 1 (scoping)1st public hearing
Public hearing 2 (review of the draft)2nd public hearing
Record community feedbackCommunity feedback documented

Preparing and submitting the report

Draft report covering all impact dimensionsDraft report with all impacts
Prevention and mitigation measures, and monitoring planMitigation and monitoring plan
Submit to ONEP and answer committee questionsSubmitted and committee questions answered
Obtain approval letterApproval letter obtained

Building permit (Form Or.1)0 / 0

Drawings and signatories

Complete architectural, structural, electrical, water supply and sanitary drawingsFull drawing set
Air-conditioning, fire protection and landscape drawingsHVAC, fire and landscape
Signed by licensed architects and engineersSigned by licensed professionals
Structural calculationsStructural calculations

Supporting documents

Copy of title deed and landowner's consent letterTitle deed and owner consent
Zoning certificateZoning certificate
EIA approval letter (if required)EIA approval if required
Applicant company certificateApplicant company certificate

Construction certificate (Form Or.6)0 / 0

Built in accordance with the permitted drawings, with as-built drawingsBuilt per permit, as-built drawings
Electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems pass inspectionElectrical, plumbing and fire inspections passed
Emergency exits and lifts pass inspectionEmergency exits and lift certified
EIA measures compliance reportEIA compliance report
Apply for and receive Form Or.6Application submitted and certificate received

Project manager
Name / date

Legal adviser
Name / date

CFO
Name / date

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Link to the financial plan

The duration of the EIA and the building permit determines the construction start date and the loan drawdown date. If either is delayed, pre-development interest and Peak Funding will change. Use this checklist together with the construction S-curve and the monthly funding gap.