GOVERNMENT OF SAINT LUCIA

Ministry of Physical Development, Housing and Urban Renewal

Physical Planning Section
Development Control Authority (DCA)

Guide to Obtaining Permission to

Develop Land

Physical Planning Section

Development Control Authority
Tel: 468-4457/ 468-4455
Email: physicalplanningstlucia@gosl.gov.lc

The Development Control Authority

Authority is governed by the Physical Planning and Development Act N0.
29 of 2001 and its subsequent amendments & The Land Development (Interim Control) Act of 1971
and its subsequent amendments
Revised January 2016
 Introduction

This Guide to Obtaining Permission to Develop Land was first conceptualized as a

Checklist which outlined the fee structure for applications for development to the

Development Control Authority (DCA). It was originally intended for use by office staff

but was later targeted to the general public. It evolved into its current form presenting

additional information to include pertinent sections of the Physical Planning and

Development Act, guidelines and standards for development and submission

requirements for applications.

As with all other active documents this guide is constantly under review and is

currently in its fourth revision.

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Physical Planning Section/Development Control Authority

1st Floor,
Greaham Louisy Administrative Building,
Waterfront,
P.O. Box 709,
Castries
Saint Lucia

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 Table of Contents
Related Acts 5
Attention Developers 10
Building Officer Zones 11
Conversion Tables 12

Design Guidelines 13
DCA Minimum Standard 14
Other Standards (WASCO, LUCELEC) 16

Parking Requirements 17
Drawing Requirements/Drawing Scales 18
Legal Documents 19
Registration of Applications 20
Procedure for Processing of Applications 22
DCA Application Process 23
Search of Application Register 24
Application Submission Requirements and Fees 25

Applications for Approval 27

Residential/Residential Extension Applications 28

Residential Multi-Family Apartments 29
Institutional/Commercial/Touristic/Industrial/Infrastructural 30
Retention of Use 32
Residential Amendments 33
Repairs and Renovations 34
Resubmission of Approved Applications 35
Retention of Use 36
Bonded Warehouse 37
Land Subdivision (Small Subdivision) 38
Large Subdivision 39
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Rationalization of Land 40
Quarrying/Mining/Dredging (Approval in Principle 41
Quarrying/Mining/Dredging (Full Approval) 42
Land Movement Operations/Jetty 43
Transfer of a Structure/Demolition of a Structure 44
Suitability of a Structure for obtaining a Liquor License 45
Advertisement Signs 46
Tents/ Antenna/Satellite Dish/Tower 47
Amusement Park/Recreational Park/Swimming Pool 48
Parking Lot/Multi-Purpose Court/Vehicle Bond 49
Storage Tanks/Cisterns, Gas Tanks 50
Replacement Gas Tanks/Fencing/Retaining Wall 51
Management Plans Requirements 52
Matters for which Environmental Impact Assessment is
ordinarily required 53
Referral Agencies Approval (Fire Department etc.) 54
Department of Environmental Health 56

Annex 1 59

Annex 2 59

Notes 60

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 RELATED ACTS
The Physical Planning and Development Act No. 29 of 2001, Chapter 5.12 states:

1 Section 19
Application for Permission to Develop Land

An application to the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division for permission to
develop land shall be made on the prescribed form and shall be accompanied by –

(a) a map sufficient to identify the land to which it relates an such plans, drawings and other
materials as are necessary to describe the development which is the subject of the
application;

(b) notice in writing signed by the owner or agent of the owner of the land to which the
application relates acknowledging that the owner has knowledge of and does not object to
the making of the application;

(c) any statutory consent which the applicant is required to obtain for or in connection with
the development prior to applying for the permission of the Head of the Physical
Planning and Development Division;

(d) in cases where this is required by Regulations made under this Act, the certificate of an
engineer registered under the Engineers (Registration) Act 1984; and

(e) proof of payment of such fees as may be prescribed by Regulations made under this Act.

2 Section 21
Requirement for Further Information

(1) In addition to the information required in an application form pursuant to this Part, the
Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division may request in writing that the
applicant provide such further information as may be necessary to determine that
application.

(2) Where further information is requested by the Head of the Physical Planning and
Development Division pursuant to subsection (1), the application shall be treated for the
purposes of section 24 as having been made on the date when the information requested
from the applicant is received by the Head of the Physical Planning and Development
Division.

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(3) Where the applicant does not furnish the further information requested by the Head of the
Physical Planning and Development Division within a reasonable time of the request
being made, the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division may give the
applicant notice that the application cannot be determined and has been cancelled;
whereupon the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division shall return the
cancelled application to the applicant.

3 Section 28
Permission to Lapse

(1) If permission is granted for the development of land and the development is not
commenced within a period of twelve months from the date on which it was granted, it
shall lapse.

(2) A person who intends to carry out a development for which permission has been granted
shall give notice to the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division of the
date on which that development will commence.

(3) Where, after the date specified in a notice of commencement given pursuant to subsection
(2), the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division is not satisfied that the
development has been substantially commenced, the Head of the Physical Planning and
Development Division shall notify the person from whom the commencement notice was
received that the permission shall lapse by a prescribed date if the development is not
commenced to his or her satisfaction before that date.

(4) If a development other than a development by way of mining operations or a material

change in the use of any land is not completed within thirty months after the date of
commencement fixed by notice given under subsection (2) or (3), or such other period as
may be prescribed in the notice granting permission, the permission shall lapse, without
prejudice to the status of such of the permitted works as are then complete.

4 Section 29
Development to be in accordance with Approved Plans

(1) Whenever any plans have been submitted to the Head of the Physical Planning and
Development Division on an application for permission to develop any land and such
permission has been granted, the development in question shall be carried out in
accordance with the approved plans and any conditions subject to which permission was
granted.

(2) The Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division may approve any minor
variation to an approved plan which does not alter or affect the terms and conditions of
the permission granted by the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division
in any material respect, without requiring the applicant to submit a fresh application.

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(3) If before or during the course of any development of land, the developer finds that it is
impracticable or uneconomic to carry out the said development in conformity with the
plans as approved by the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division, he or
she may apply to the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division for
permission to amend the plans accordingly and the Head of the Physical Planning and
Development Division may grant or refuse permission for such amendment, or may
return the plans to the developer for further amendment.

(4) If the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division refuses permission to
develop land in accordance with the amended plans as provided, in subsection (3) of this
section, the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division shall at the time of
such refusal give to the applicant in writing its reasons for so refusing, in which case the
provisions of section 26 of this Act shall apply as in the case of an original application to
the Head of the Physical Planning and Development Division.

(5) Section 61
Reference to Development Control Authority

Until the Development Control Authority is dissolved, any reference to the Head of the
Physical Planning and Development Division in Parts II to VI inclusive of this Act shall,
in so far as the nature of that reference permits, be construed mutatis mutandis as a
reference to the Development Control Authority.

The Physical Planning and Development Act can be obtained from the National Printing
Corporation or at www.slugovprintery.com.

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The Engineers Registration Act No. 4 of 1958, Chapter 13.10 states:

10. Registered engineer entitled to practice

A person registered under this Act shall be entitled:
(a) on payment of the prescribed fee to receive from the Registrar a certificate in
the form approved by the Board to practice engineering in Saint Lucia; and
(b) to use the title professional engineer or any abbreviation thereof against his or
her name.

12. Practice of engineering by unregistered persons

This Act shall not:
(a) prevent a person who is not an engineer from operating, executing or
supervising any engineering works as owner, contractor, superintendent,
foreman, technician, inspector or master, where the public interest and public
safety are not likely to be affected; or
(b) require any person referred to in paragraph (a) to become registered under this
Act for the purpose of doing anything mentioned in paragraph (a).

SCHEDULE 1
Section 2
Engineering Operations
The following are engineering operations:
(u) commercial domestic and other buildings which are more than 2 floors high or are
greater than 240 square metres or 2,500 square feet in area;

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The Architects Registration Act No. 11 of 2005 and its amendments, state:

Registered architect entitled to practice

11. A person registered under this Act shall be entitled —

(a) on payment of the prescribed fee to receive from the Registrar a certificate in Form B set
out in the Second Schedule To practise architecture in Saint Lucia;
(b) to demand and recover reasonable remuneration for architectural services rendered;
(c) to use the title “Architect” or any abbreviation thereof against his name, outside his place of
work, at building site where his work is in progress and on his stationery.

Unregistered persons not to recover remuneration for practice of architecture

12. A person other than a registered architect is not entitled to recover in any action any fee, charge,
gratuity or remuneration for the practice of architecture.

Practice of architecture by persons other than those registered under this act

14. (1) Subject to section 16, nothing in this Act shall prevent a person who is not an architect
from:

(a) engaging in those aspects of the practice of architecture that include drafting or supervising
works as owner, contractor, superintendent or clerk of works;
(b) performing the architectural work involved in minor alterations;
(c) providing architectural services for single family dwelling houses not exceeding 2500 square feet,
except where multiple production of houses is involved or where the buildings concerned are to
be of more than two floors in height; or
(d) providing architectural services for business premises of no more than 1500 square feet, provided
that no more than one floor is involved or where there is to be multiple production of such
buildings where the interests of the public are not likely to be affected.

Note:
Effective 1st May 2016 all applications to the DCA are to be guided by the provisions of the Architects
Registration Act No 11 of 2005 and its amendments.

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 Permission must first be obtained from the Development Control
Authority (DCA) before carrying out any type of Structural or Land
Development

Development includes:
• Residential buildings
• Commercial, Industrial or Infrastructural
buildings
• Subdivision of Land
• Change of Land or Building Use
• Repairs and Renovations to Existing
Buildings
• Erection of Tents
• Display of Advertisements: Signs and
Billboards
• Quarrying Operations
• Hotel Developments
• Etc.

If you are not sure the activity you are proposing to undertake requires permission, please feel free to seek
advice from the office of the Development Control Authority, first floor, Greaham Louisy Administrative
Building, Waterfront, Castries between the hours of 8.30 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

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Building Officers/Zones

Zone Location
1 Gros Islet North
1 Gros Islet South
2 Babonneau
3&4 Dennery/ Micoud
5 Vieux Fort/ Laborie
6 Soufriere/ Choiseul
7 Anse la Raye/ Canaries
8 Castries North
8 Castries South
8 Castries

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 CONVERSION TABLES

1. Conversion Guide
As of 1st October 2014 all applications are to be submitted using the metric unit of measurement.

Linear measure

1 inch = 25.4 millimeters exactly

1 foot = 12 inches = 0.3048 metre exactly
1 yard = 3 feet = 0.9144 metre exactly
1 (statute) mile = 1.609 kilometres
= 1, 760 yards
1 int. nautical mile = 1.852 kilometres exactly
= 1.150779 miles

Square measure

1sq. in. = 6.45 sq. centimetres

1 sq. ft. = 9.29 sq. decimetres
= 144 sq. in.
1 sq. yard = 9 sq. ft. = 0.836 sq. metre
1 acre = 4.840 sq. yd. = 0.405 hectares
1 sq. mile = 259 hectares
= 1.150779 miles

Linear measure

1 millimetre = 0.039 inch

1 centimetre = 10 mm = 0.394 inch
1 decimetre = 10 cm = 3.94 inches
1 metre = 100 cm = 1.094 yards
1 kilometre = 1,000 m = 0.3214 mile

Square measure

1 sq. centimeter = 0.255 sq. inch

1 sq. metre = 1.196 sq. yards
= 10,000 sq. cm.
1 are = 119.6 sq. yards
= 100 sq. metres
1 hectare = 100 ares = 2.471 acres
1 sq. kilometer = 0.386 sq. mile
= 100 hectares

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 DESIGN GUIDELINES
DCA Minimum Standards
Lot Densities
Lot Density is the intensity of use of land.
Low Density 650.55 sq. m.
Medium Density 278.81 sq. m. to 650.43 sq. m.
High Density Below 278.81 sq. m.

Lot Frontages and Mean Depth

Lot frontage is the length of the lot where it is parallel to the access road or right of way.

Lot Frontages Mean Depth

Low Density – 650.55 sq. m. min. (detached house) 18.22 sq. m. 24.38 sq. m.
Medium Density – 278.81 sq. m. to 650.43 sq. m. 18.22 sq. m. 18.22 sq. m.
(Detached or semi-detached and duplex)
High Density – below 278.81 sq. m. 3.22 sq. m. 15.24 sq. m.
(Attached dwelling units for urban areas only)

Room Densities
Room Density is defined by the number of bedrooms per acre of gross site area.
Apartments, Condominiums and Villas 50 bedrooms per 4048.3 sq. m.
Hotels and Guest Houses 75 bedrooms per 4048.3 sq. m.

Plot Coverage
Plot coverage is the part or percentage of the lot occupied by buildings or structures including accessory buildings or
structures.

Residential Single-Family

Low Density – 650.55 sq. m. 20%

Medium Density – 278.81 sq. m. to 650.46 sq. m. 35%

High Density – below 278.81 sq. m. 50%

Residential Multi-Family (apartments, condominiums, villas) 30%

Commercial (not within the CBD) 60%
Commercial (within the CBD – (not a corner lot) 80%
Commercial (within the CBD – (corner lot) 100%
Industrial / Touristic 60%
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 DCA Minimum Standards
Setbacks
Setback is the horizontal distance between the boundary of a parcel of land and the furthest
projection of the building at the front, rear or sides of the building on that parcel of land.
Setbacks vary according to lot sizes and are taken from the furthermost projection of a building
(this may include a stair case, roof, etc.) to the boundary.

Existing Building line

Side Setbacks (standard)

Lot sizes range from:

 Below 278.71 sq. m. - 1.22 m min.

 278.80 – 650.32 sq. m. - 1.83 m min.
 650.41 sq. m. - 2.43 m min.

Note: 0.30 m must be added to the standard side setbacks for each additional floor of the
building.

Rear Setbacks - 2.43 m

Front Setbacks - these vary according to category of road

 3.05m Footpath - 3.0 m. min.

 6.10m Residential Access - 3.0 m. min.
 8.23 m Residential Access - 3.0 m. min.
 9.14 m Residential Collector (main roads) - 4.6 m. min.
 10.36 m Secondary Lane - 6.1 m. min.
 15.24 m Primary Lane (Highway) - 6.1 m. min. Residential
- 9.1 m. min. Industrial
Setbacks from Highway

 Front, side and rear 6.1 m min.

Existing building line to be maintained in Central Business District (CBD) and other built-
up areas.

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Setbacks from the High Water Mark (HWM)

High Water Mark is the level reached by sea water at high tide.
Cliffs and Slopes of 1:1 7.62 m. from the HWM

Slopes of 1:4 – 1:20 15.24 m. from the HWM

Slopes of 1:20 30.48 m. from HWM

River and Ravine Buffers

A Buffer is a transitional area between two areas of different predominant land uses.

River Buffer 15.24 m. on either side of the river

Ravine Buffer 4.57 m. on either side of the ravine

Subdivision Road Design Standards

1 – 7 residential lots 6.09 m.

More than 8 lots 8.22 m.

Development Tips
1. Keep structural developments within Approved Setbacks, Buffers and Reserves

2. Proper setbacks lead to proper development.

⇒ Setbacks promote privacy
⇒ Facilitate light between buildings
⇒ Encourage the circulation of air between buildings
⇒ Accommodate infrastructure such for sewerage disposal, drains, telecommunications
network, etc.
⇒ Provides easy access in emergency situations
⇒ Increased property values

3. Be considerate to your neighbour.

⇒ Incorporate all approved and necessary drainage systems now!
⇒ Channel all waters from your site into drains and or ravines
⇒ Maintain your drains.
⇒ Fence your site.
⇒ Install guttering

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 Other Standards
WASCO’S Pipeline Reserve: Reserve is space set aside for a particular use or purpose.
1.85 sq. m. on either side of the pipeline.

Public Health
Minimum setback of soak away to the property boundary is 3.0 m. min.
Minimum setback of soak away to a watercourse (river, ravine) is 15.24m min.

Lucelec’s Conductors Clearances

Table 1
Minimum Vertical Clearance of Conductors above roads and areas accessible to pedestrians only

Clearance Category Conductor voltage level

Neutral 415V 11kV 66kV

(1) Areas subject to motorcar and/or 6.70 m. 6.70 m. 6.70 m. 6.70 m.

truck traffic 22.0 ft. 22.0 ft. 22.0 ft. 22.0 ft.

(2) Areas accessible to pedestrians 4.57 m. 4.57 m. 4.57 m. 4.57 m.

15.0 ft. 15.0 ft. 15.0 ft. 15.0 ft.

Table 2
Minimum Vertical Clearance of Conductors above Buildings

Clearance Category Conductor voltage level

Neutral 415V 11kV 66kV

(1) Above or below roofs 0.098 m. 1.22 m. 3.96 m. 4.42 m.

3.5ft. 4ft. 13ft. 14.5ft.
(2) Above or below balconies and 3.35 m. 3.66 m. 4.27 m. 4.72 m.
other areas accessible to 11ft. 12ft. 14ft. 15.5ft.
pedestrians

Table 3
Minimum Horizontal Clearance of Conductors from Buildings

Clearance Category Conductor voltage level

Neutral 415V 11kV 66kV

Walls, projections, windows, 1.52 m. 3.66 m. 4.27 m. 4.72 m.

balconies and other areas accessible 5 ft. 12ft. 14ft. 15.5ft.
to pedestrians
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Parking Requirements
Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements for various land uses:

Type of Development Minimum Number of Vehicle Parking Spaces

Required
♦ Private Residences - 1 for each individual unit
- This standard may be modified in special areas
♦ Apartment Buildings - 1.25 for each individual unit whether one, two, or three
bedrooms and one for each two efficiency units or studio
- These standards may be modified in special areas
♦ Guest Houses - 1 for each 9 guest bedrooms plus 1 for each 5m2 of public
dining room
♦ Motels - 1 for each guest unit plus 1 for each 5m2 of public dining
room
♦ Civic Administration Buildings - 1 for each 165m2 of gross floor area including passages,
toilets, circulation spaces etc
♦ Office Buildings - 1 for each 51m2 for net usable office floor area or at least
1 per office
♦ Libraries, Museums, Shops, - 1 for each 70m2 of clear retail area inclusive of storerooms.
Showrooms, Stores (The same applies to shopping centres)

♦ Supermarkets - 1 for each 16m2 of clear retail space

♦ Restaurants, Markets - 1 for each 10m2 of public dining room
♦ Industrial Buildings used for - 1 for each 80m2 plus 1 for each 100m2 gross
manufacture or storage floor in excess of 500 m2

♦ Dance Halls, Clubs and Bars - 1 per 2 sq. m.

♦ Games Buildings - 1 for each building up to 100m2 plus
♦ Permanent Exhibition Buildings - 1 for each 10m2 in excess of 100m2
♦ Hospitals - 1 for each 6 beds
♦ Clinics (Private) - 3 for each practitioner or 1 for each 3 beds
♦ Assembly Halls - 1 for each 10 seats or 10m2
♦ Auditoriums
♦ Sports Fields
♦ City and Town Hall
♦ Cinemas
♦ Court Houses
♦ Lecture Halls
♦ Schools
♦ Colleges
♦ Universities
♦ Vehicles service and repair - 3 for each service and/or repair bay
These are the minimum requirements and the local authorities may raise the standards in relation to increase of
vehicular traffic

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 Drawing Requirements
Each drawing MUST show the following on all sheets:

 Title of drawing
 Name of the Developer
 Location of Development
 Postal address (including Email)
 All Telephone Numbers (including Mobile)
 Scale of Drawing
 Date of Drawing
 Sheet Numbers
 Name of the Designer/Technician
 Postal address (including Email)
 All Telephone Numbers (including Mobile)

Drawing Scales
Site Plans shall be drawn to one of the following scales as is appropriate:
1:20 1:100 1:500
1:50 1:200 1:1000

Building plans shall be drawn to one of the following scales as is appropriate:

1:20 1:100
1:50 1:200

Note: All sheets must provide adequate space for DCA’s Decision Stamps

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Legal Documents
Legal documents submitted as part of an application must be dated within six (6) months of the
submission date and are as follows:

♦ Lodged Survey Plan

♦ Land Register

♦ Notarized letter of permission/consent

♦ Lease agreements

♦ List of Directors

♦ One (1) Copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP Map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department

♦ Power of Attorney

♦ Letters of Administration

♦ Proof of Partition

♦ Registered Deed of Donation

♦ Registered Last Will & Testament

♦ Alien Land Holders License

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 Registration of Applications

Development Control Authority

1. Pre-registration of Application
The developer or his agent presents the application to the Front Desk Clerk for checking.
The Front Desk Clerk and Technical Officers ensure that the requirements for the type of
application are met.

2. Calculation of Fees
The Front Desk Clerk calculates the fees for applications that meet the submission
requirements then prepares a payment slip for the developer/agent. Upon payment of
fees at the cashier, the developer/agent submits the application with the receipts at the
Front Desk Counter.

3. Registration of Application
The application is registered by the Front Desk Clerks or Technical Officers who record
all the applicable information and issue a reference number from the application register.
Registration of applications can only take place at the Front Desk between the hours of
8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.

4. Registered Information
The information written in the Application Register provides details to:

1. Generate relevant statistics

2. Facilitate the processing of the applications
3. Facilitate filing, database management, retrieval of applications
4. Future search operations

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5. Issuing of Acknowledgement Slip
An Acknowledgment Slip is then issued to the developer/agent by the Front Desk
Staff/Technical Officers. This slip must be presented when collecting and enquiring
about the application. The Acknowledgment Slip also provides information relevant to
the registered application (see Annex 2 for details).

The Officer registering the application must sign the Acknowledgment Slip on behalf of
the Executive Secretary, Development Control Authority. The Acknowledgment Slip is
also stamped with the Authority’s date stamp indicating the date the application was
submitted.

6. Final Registration Process

The officer registering the application then writes the reference number and stamps the
date stamp on the top right hand corner of all the documents and drawings (individual
sheets) of the application. The application is then referred to the Development Control
Officer or to the Executive Secretary who assigns it to an officer for processing.

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 Procedure for Processing of Applications
1. Registration of Applications (see pages 16 and 17).

2. Assignment of Registered Applications to Technical Officers:

 Major and Small Subdivision Applications – Assigned to Planning Officers

 Small Development Applications – Assigned to Building Officers

3. Processing of assigned applications:

 By Planning Officers – which includes site visit, discussion with the developer/designer and
review at weekly committee meetings, preparation of appraisal reports and letters.

 By Building Officers – which includes site visit, discussion with the developer/designer and
review at weekly committee meetings, preparation of appraisal reports and letters.

 By DCA Board – which includes ratification of decisions made by the Chairman on behalf of
the Board, review and decide on major applications.

4. Issuing of Decisions
Lists which are displayed for public viewing at the counter
Lists which are displayed in the Saint Lucia Government Gazette
Letters to applicant

5. Final processing of applications include:

 Stamping, signing and dispatching of drawings upon submission of any

outstanding documentation and/or requirements.

 Collection of drawings by applicant at the Front Counter

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Search of Application Register

Requirements:

a. Cover letter requesting a search to be done and addressed to the:

Executive Secretary
Development Control Authority
P.O. Box 709
Castries

b. Information relevant to the application to be indicated:

• Name of Applicant
• Reference Number
• Date of Submission
• Location of Development

c. Information relevant to you to be indicated:

• Name
• Address
• Telephone Number
• Email
• Fax

d. Payment of the Search Fee

Fees $5.00

Note: Copies of applications already determined are not available.

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Application Submission Requirements and Fees

APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE
An application for approval in principle seeks permission from the Authority for a conceptual
development.

Land Use

Suitability of Land Use

♦ Letter of intent
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP Map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department

Fees Up to 0.4 hectares $50.00

Above 0.4 hectares $120.00

Building Use

Building/Development Layout Concept

♦ Letter of intent
♦ One (1) Copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) Copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP Map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ Three (3) Copies of the Site Plan (showing layout, setbacks, parking)
♦ Three (3) sets of Architectural plans to scale showing floor layout and circulation
including a minimum of two (2) elevations

Fees $3.24 per sq. m. per floor

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Land Subdivision Concept

An application for the subdivision of land showing the proposed layout requires subdivision of
the following:

♦ Letter of intent
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP Map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ Three copies of subdivision layout
♦ Three copies of road and site profiles

Fees

Low Density
650.55 s. m. & above - $30.00 per lot
Medium Density
278.71 sq. m. – 650.23 sq. m - $25.00 per lot
High Density
Below 278.71 sq. m. - $20.00 per lot

Note: Approval In Principle does not constitute permission to commence development. A

further application for Approval must be submitted to the DCA for its consideration prior to
the commencement of any development.

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APPLICATIONS for APPROVAL
An application for Approval seeks permission from the Authority to commence development.

Change of Building Use

♦ Letter of intent
♦ (1) Recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department (notarized letter
of permission from land owner(s)/Lease - if applicable)
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ Three (3) copies of the Site Plan showing functional parking, setbacks, etc.
♦ Three (3) copies of floor plan showing layout
♦ Recommendations from the Fire Department
♦ Recommendations from Public Health Department
♦ Structural Report / Certification from a locally Registered Engineer
♦ Electrical Certification from a locally registered Electrical Engineer (if applicable)

Fees
Structures up to 46.45 sq. m. $30.00
Structures in excess of 46.45 sq. m. $50.00

Change of Land Use

♦ Letter of intent
♦ (1) Recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department (notarized letter
of permission from land owner(s)/Lease - if applicable)
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ Three (3) copies of the Site Plan showing functional parking, setbacks, etc.

Fees
Up to 0.4 hectares $50.00
Above 0.4 hectares $100.00

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Residential/Residential Extension Applications (not exceeding two apartment units)
The requirements for the submission of Residential/Residential Extension Applications are:

• Three (3) sets of architectural drawings done to scale to include:

o Site Plan indicating minimum setbacks
o Floor Plan
o Foundation Plan
o Roof Plan
o Sections (minimum one (1))
o Elevations (minimum three (3))
o Floor Framing Plan (if relevant)
o Longitudinal and Cross Sections of Beams
o Details:
 Roof Fixings
 Foundation, retaining wall
 Timber Connections
 Stair case (cross section)
• One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
• Notarized letter of permission (if applicable)
• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Two (2) Building Forms – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department (completed
and duly signed)
• Public Health Approval or WASCO Approval
• Engineering certification from a Locally Registered Engineer (required for floor areas
exceeding 2500 sq.ft. and building exceeding two floor heights)

Fees:
• Residential building less than 46.45 sq. m.
gross floor area $20.00

• Residential building between 46.45sq. m. – 100 sq. m.

gross floor area $35.00

• Residential building in excess of 100 sq. m.

gross floor area $1.62 per sq. m.

NB: Access to the site is to be provided for appraisal and monitoring by the Officer (boundary
pegs clearly visible and flagged, shrub, grass and obstructing trees trimmed, etc.)

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Residential Multi-Family Apartments (exceeding two apartment units)
The requirements for the submission of Residential Multi-Family Applications are:

• Cover letter / Project Brief

• Three (3) sets of architectural drawings done to scale to include:
o Site Plan indicating property boundaries, ingress/egress, minimum setbacks and
functional parking to DCA standards
o Floor Plan
o Foundation Plan
o Roof Plan
o Sections (minimum one (1))
o Elevations (minimum three (3))
o Details
 Roof Fixing
 Foundation, retaining wall
o Details (if relevant)
 Floor Framing Plan
 Longitudinal and Cross Sections of Beams
o Stair case Details (cross section)
• One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
• Notarized letter of Permission if the property is not owned by the developer
• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Two (2) Building Forms – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department (completed
and duly signed)
• Public Health Approval
• WASCO Approval (where applicable)
• Engineering certification from a locally registered Engineer
• Recommendations from the Fire Department
• Electrical certification from a locally registered Electrical Engineer
• Site Management Plan with certified hoarding detail
• Traffic Management Plan approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Port Services and
Transport where necessary
• Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the St. Lucia Solid Waste Management
Authority

Fees $1.62 per sq. m.

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Institutional/Commercial/Touristic/Industrial/Infrastructural
Applications for a development other than for residential building use require the following:

• Covering Letter
• Project Brief – outlining concept of application
• One (1) Recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry
Department
• Notarized letter of permission from land owner if property is not owned by
developer
• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Two (2) Building Forms – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department (completed and
duly signed)
• One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with
parcel clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Three (3) sets of Architectural drawings to scale (use of all floors to be indicated on
relevant floor plans, site plan to indicate ingress/egress, minimum setbacks and functional parking
to DCA standards)
• All drawings to be certified by a Locally Registered Engineer
• Recommendations from Fire Department
• Recommendations from Public Health Department
• WASCO Approval (if applicable)
• Electrical Certification from a locally registered Electrical Engineer
• Site Management Plan with hoarding detail certified by a Locally Registered
Engineer
• Traffic Management Plan approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Port
Services and Transport where necessary
• Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the Saint Lucia Solid Waste
Management Authority

Fees $3.24 per sq. m.

Guest House - (basic fee) $250.00

Additional fee per guest bedroom $20.00

Hotel - (basic fee) $500.00

fee per guest bedroom $30.00

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Infrastructural
Bus Shelters are FREE if carried out by Government Agency, however, recommendations from
Ministry of Infrastructure is required.

Note: Any Advertisement Sign proposed on a Bus Shelter must obtain approval. See the requirements for
Advertisement Signs (page 29)

Institutional
Hospital, Policlinic, Human Resource FREE
Development Centre, Government offices,
Parks (St Lucia National Trust)

Churches
Chapels, buildings to be used for community purposes, FREE
fees are waived provided that they are recommended
by the Ministry of Social Transformation

Burial Sites (cemeteries)

Carried out by Government Agencies

Caravans/Containers: - (mobile or fixed)

Fast food vans, retail outlets, offices, tire shops, roadside garages
• Covering Letter
• Project Brief – outlining concept of application
• One (1) Recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry
Department (notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)
• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey
Department
• Two (2) Building Forms – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
(completed and duly signed)
• One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with
parcel clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Three (3) sets of Architectural drawings to scale (use of all floors to be indicated
on relevant floor plans, site plan to indicate ingress/egress, minimum setbacks
and functional parking to DCA standards)
• Recommendations from Fire Department
• Recommendations from Public Health Department
• Electrical Certification from a Locally Registered Electrical Engineer
• Traffic Management Plan approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Port
Services and Transport where necessary
• Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the Saint Lucia Solid Waste
Management Authority

Fees: $3.24 per sq. m

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Retention of Use
For Institutional/Commercial/Touristic/Industrial/Infrastructural
• Covering Letter
• Project Brief – outlining concept of application
• One (1) Recent Copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry
Department (notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)
• One (1) Copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Two (2) Building Forms – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department (completed and
duly signed)
• One (1) Copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with
parcel clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Three (3) sets of Architectural drawings to scale (use of all floors to be indicated on
relevant floor plans, site plan to indicate ingress/egress, minimum setbacks and functional parking
to DCA standards)
• Engineering report from a Locally Registered Engineer
• Recommendations from Fire Department
• Recommendations from Public Health Department
• Electrical Certification from a Locally Registered Electrical Engineer
• Traffic Management Plan approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Port
Services and Transport where necessary
• Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the Saint Lucia Solid Waste
Management Authority

Fees: $3.24 per sq. m.

Commercial Buildings
Offices, cinemas, restaurants & bars
workshops, repair shops, industrial buildings
warehouses, garages necessary buildings, etc.

Guest House - (basic fee) $250.00

Additional fee per guest bedroom $20.00

Filling Station $200.00

(Not including repair workshop, garage,
showroom, or other ancillary buildings)

Additional facilities: $3.24 per sq. m.

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Residential Amendments
Increase in Floor Area
Amendments to approved residential applications where the floor area has increased requires the
following:

• Three (3) complete sets of architectural drawings to scale (use of all floors to be indicated
on relevant floor plans, site plans to indicate ingress/ egress, minimum setbacks and
functional parking to DCA Standards)
• One (1) set of architectural drawings with DCA approval stamp
• Completed forms
• One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
• Notarized letter of permission from land owner (s) (if applicable)
• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Previously approved Public Health Drawings/ New Approval for more than one
additional toilets.
• Engineering certification required for developments 232.34 sq. m. and above.

Fees $1.12 per sq. m.

Note: difference in fees to be paid.

Reduction in Floor Area

Amendments to approved residential applications where the floor area has decreased requires the
following:

• Three (3) complete sets of architectural drawings to scale (use of all)

• Completed forms
• One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
• Notarized letter of permission from land owner (s) (if applicable)
• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Previously approved drawings from Public Health Department
• One (1) complete set of architectural drawings with DCA approval stamp clearly shown.

Fees nil
Note: Difference in fees will not be refunded.

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Repairs and Renovations
An application for Repairs and Renovations to a structure requires the following:

Residential
♦ Letter of Intent
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
♦ Notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable
♦ Elevations (2 min.)
♦ Details (where applicable)

Commercial
♦ Letter of Intent
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic and LRTP map extract) with parcel clearly
identified - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
♦ Notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable
♦ Elevations (if required)
♦ Details (if required)
♦ Architectural impressions of proposal, signed by a Locally
Registered Engineer

Fees
♦ Residential $25.00

♦ Commercial $50.00

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Call our Front Desk at 468-4457/4455

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Resubmission of Approved Applications
The requirements for submission of an approved applications is:

• Three (3) complete sets of plans with DCA approved stamp clearly shown
• Completed forms (where applicable)
• One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
• Notarized letter of Permission from land owner (s) (if applicable)
• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Public Health Approval (where applicable)
• Recent Fire Approval (where applicable – if previous approval is more than 18 months)
• WASCO Approval (where applicable)
• Electrical Certification from a Locally Registered Electrical Engineer (if applicable)
• Site Management Plan with hoarding detail certified by a Locally Registered Engineer (if
applicable)
• Traffic Management Plan approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Port Services and
Transport (if applicable)
• Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the Saint Lucia Solid Waste Management
Authority (if applicable)

Fees

Residential
1- 46.36 sq. m. $20.00
46.45 sq. m. and above $35.00
Commercial
1- 46.36 sq. m. $30.00
46.45 sq. m. and above $50.00

All other fees apply to new applications

Note:
Permission for development is granted for twelve (12) months. If an Approved Application is
not substantially commenced within twelve (12) months, the application must be resubmitted to
the DCA for Approval.

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Retention of Use
The requirements for an application for retention of use are:

For Residential/Residential Multi-Family

• Three (3) sets of architectural drawings done to scale (use of all floors to be indicated on relevant
floor plans, site plan to indicate ingress/egress, existing setbacks and functional parking to DCA standards)
• One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
• Notarized letter of permission (if applicable)
• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Two (2) Building Forms – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department (completed
and duly signed)
• Engineering report from a locally Registered Engineer

Fees

Buildings less than 46.45 sq. m. gross floor area - $20.00

Buildings between 46.45 – 92.90 sq. m. gross floor area - $35.00

Buildings in excess of 92.90 sq. m. gross floor area - $1.62 per sq. m.

Completion Certificate
The requirements for the request of a completion certificate for Condominium/Apartment
Development are:

• Letter requesting Certificate of Completion (clearly indicating the units requested)

• Evidence of DCA approval
• One (1) Recent Copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
• Notarized letter of Permission (if applicable)
• One (1) Copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• One (1) Copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
• Site plan with buildings highlighted

If no evidence of DCA approval is provided, the developer must obtain DCA permission by
submitting an application for retention of use.

Fees $500.00

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Bonded Warehouse
An application for a Bonded Warehouse requires the submission of the following:

♦ Cover Letter

♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department

♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department

♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department (notarized
letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)

♦ Three (3) copies of the Site Plan to indicate ingress/egress, setbacks and functional
parking to DCA standards

♦ Three (3) copies of the Floor Plan

♦ Fire Approval

Fees $3.24 per sq. m.

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Land Subdivision:

Small Subdivision - Maximum five (5) lots

Applications for subdivision of land/ re-approval of applications requires the following:

♦ Three (3) application forms - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
completed and duly signed (to be signed by applicant) with Postal Address (including
Email) and Telephone number (including Mobile)

♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic and LRTP Map Extract of parent parcel with
proposal clearly identified and reference points) - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey
Department

♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department

♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department

♦ Notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) (if applicable)

♦ Proof of partition (if applicable)

♦ Three (3) sets of plans showing -:

o proposed subdivision to reflect footpath/road alignment status (proposed or
existing) and width to a minimum scale of 1:1250
o indicate all existing structures, natural features including water courses and
requisite buffers to the watercourse
o cul de sac details
o certified bridge / culvert details (if applicable)

♦ Public Health Approval (for proposed lots less than 278.71 sq. m.)

Fees
Low Density
650.55 s. m. & above - $30.00 per lot
Medium Density
278.71 sq. m. – 650.23 sq. m - $25.00 per lot
High Density
Below 278.71 sq. m. - $20.00 per lot

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Large Subdivision - Minimum six (6) lots
• Three (3) application forms completed and duly signed (to be signed by applicant) – with
Postal Address (including Email) and telephone number (including mobile)
• One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic and LRTP Map Extract of parent parcel with
proposal clearly identified and reference points) - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey
Department
• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - Proof of partition (if applicable)
• Notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) (if applicable)
• Three (3) sets of plans showing -:
 proposed subdivision and contour information to reflect footpath/road
alignment status (proposed or existing) and width to a minimum scale of
1:1250
 Indication and status of all existing structures, natural features including
water courses, cliffs, high tension lines and requisite buffers, etc.
 Indication of DCA minimum standard setbacks from features where
necessary
 5% of development within centralize area as open space
• Drainage Plan showing -:
 Location of drains, bridges, culverts, etc.
 Direction of flow and outfall
 Section through drains showing materials
 If sloped land is greater than 25% Engineering Report on proposed land
use and land profile(s) required.
• Cross section through roads/footpaths, bridges, culverts to a scale of 1:50 or greater,
showing:
 Structural design
 Camber
 Materials of construction
 Cul de sac details
• Public Health Approval from the Public Health Department
• Water Reticulation Plan/ Sewer Plan approved by WASCO
• Structural certification from a Locally Registered Engineer
• Recommendations from Ministry of Infrastructure

Fees
Low Density
650.55 sq. m. & above $30.00 per lot

Medium Density
278.8 sq. m. – 650.23 sq. m. $25.00 per lot

High Density
Below. 278.71 sq. m. $20.00 per lot

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Rationalization of Lands
An application for the partitioning/rationalization of lands (minimum six (6) lots) requires the
following:

• Three (3) application forms completed and duly signed by applicant – with postal address
(including Email) and Telephone number (including mobile)
• One (1) copy of the Location Plan (topographic and LRTP Map Extract of parent parcel
with proposal clearly identified map and reference points) – to be obtained from the Lands &
Survey Department
• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained from the Lands & Survey Department
• One (1) recent copy of the Land Register and proof of Partition (if applicable)
• Three (3) sets of plans showing:
 Proposed subdivision and contour information to reflect footpath/road
alignment status (proposed or existing) and width to a minimum scale of
1:1250
 Indication and status of all existing structures, natural features including
water courses, cliffs, high tension lines and requisite buffers, etc.
 Indication of DCA minimum standards setbacks from features where
necessary
 5% of development within centralized area as open space (for
rationalization)
• Drainage Plan showing -:
 Location of drains, bridges, culverts, etc.
 Direction of flow and outfall
 Section through drains showing materials
 If sloped land is greater than 25% Engineering Report on proposed land
use and land profile (s) required.
• Cross section through roads/footpaths to a scale of 1:50 or greater, showing:
 Structural design
 Camber
 Materials of construction
 Cul de sac details
• Public Health from the Public Health Department
• Structural certification from a locally registered Engineer

Fees
Low Density
650.32 sq. m. & above - $30.00 per lot
Medium Density
278.71 sq. m. – 650.23 sq. m. - $25.00 per lot
High Density
Below 278.71 sq. m. - $20.00 per lot

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Quarrying/Mining/Dredging
Under the provisions of the Physical Planning and Development Act an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) is required for Quarrying and Mining Operations.

Approval in Principle
An application for Approval In Principle for Quarrying/Mining/Dredging requires the following:

• Covering Letter

• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department

• One (1) copy of the Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department

• Three (3) copies of the Outline Site Plan showing general areas for:
(a) Quarrying
(b) Stockpiling
(c) Buildings

• Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) guided by a Terms of Reference (TOR) compiled

by the DCA

• Dredging

Fees

Up to 0.4 hectares $50.00

Above 0.4 hectares $120.00

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Quarrying/Mining
Approval
An application for Approval for Quarrying/Mining requires the following:

• Cover Letter

• Proof of Approval In Principle for landuse (where applicable)

• Mitigation measures outlined in the approved Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department

• One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department

• One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department

• Notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)

• Three (3) copies of Site Plan indicating-:

a) The boundaries of the property as per the Survey Plan

b) The limits of the site which will be subjected
to quarrying operations
c) The road network within the quarry
d) The location of existing and proposed electricity and water lines
e) The location of buildings on the site i.e. offices, explosives storage, maintenance
workshops, security limits etc.
f) Location of crusher/plant
g) Area of stockpiling
h) Area of public use

• Three (3) complete sets of certified drawings to scale

for buildings, etc.

Fees
Quarrying/Mining $500.00 (plus cost of consultancy services obtained)
Isolated Blasting $100.00 (plus cost of consultancy services obtained)

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Land Movement Operations
Land Movement Operations includes backfill, leveling, clearing of land, stockpiling, etc.

Approval
An application for undertaking landfill/backfill operations requires the following:

♦ Cover Letter
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be
obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet
and LRTP map extract) with parcel clearly
identified - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey
Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be
obtained at the Land Registry Department
♦ Notarized letter of permission from land owner(s)
(if applicable)
♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plan indicating area to be
utilized.
♦ Drainage Plans and retaining wall details (if
applicable)
♦ Engineer's Report (if applicable)
♦ Cross-sections indicating the profile of the site to be
backfilled.
Fees Leveling/Clearing of Land/Land Fill Operations $100.00
Jetty
An application for the erection of a Jetty, Pier, Groyne or Boardwalk requires submission of the
following:
♦ Cover Letter
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract)
with parcel clearly identified - to be obtained from the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained from the Lands & Survey
Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry
Department (notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)
♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plan
♦ Construction details certified by a locally Registered Engineer
♦ Recommendation from Fisheries Department and SLASPA
♦ Electrical certification from a locally Registered Electrical Engineer
(where applicable)
♦ Public Health Approval (where applicable)
♦ EIA (where applicable)
Fees $100.00

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Transfer of a Structure
An application for the transfer of a structure (removing a structure from one location to another)
requires the following:

♦ Cover Letter
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan showing existing site - to be
obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan showing proposed site - to be
obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register for proposed site - to be
obtained at the Land Registry Department
♦ Notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) (where
applicable)
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan
♦ Three (3) copies of site plan of proposed site
♦ Public Health Approval and/or WASCO Approval (where
applicable)
♦ Three copies of floor plan, elevations, and sections, foundation
details (if necessary)

Fees
• Transfer/Removal of a structure
Less than 46.45 sq. m. $15.00

In excess of. 46.45 sq. m. $25.00

Demolition of a Structure
An application for demolishing a structure requires the following:

♦ Cover Letter indicating

(a) Reasons for demolition
(b) Method of demolition
(c) Post and pre-site preparations
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
♦ Notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) (where applicable)

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Suitability of a Structure for obtaining a Liquor License
An application for the suitability of the structure for the purposes of obtaining a Liquor License
requires the following:

♦ Liquor License Forms – (to be obtained from the First District Court)
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department (notarized
letter of permission/lease agreement from land owner(s) if applicable)
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP Map Extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ Three (3) copies of Floor Plan showing separate male & female toilets
♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plan showing functional parking
♦ Fire Approval
♦ Public Health Approval (if male and female toilets are not in existence)
♦ Structural report from a locally Registered Engineer (where applicable)

Fees $100.00

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Advertisement Signs
An application is required to erect an advertisement sign as well as to change the display on an
approved structure (display of a banner, billboard, wall, walkover, etc.) The submission
requirements are as follows:

♦ Cover letter stating types of material to be used in the construction of the sign, types of
lighting, etc.

♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department (notarized
letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)

♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department.

♦ Three (3) copies of the Site Plan to scale showing setbacks of the sign to the adjacent
features such as the boundary, road reserve, etc.

♦ Three (3) copies of a sketch of proposed sign showing dimensions and exact wording

♦ Construction and fixing details certified by a locally Registered Engineer

♦ Electrical certification from a locally Registered Electrical Engineer if sign is electrified

Fees $30.00

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Tents
An application to erect a tent (for crusades, etc.) requires the submission of the following: -

♦ Cover letter indicating time period in which activity is to be scheduled

♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified - to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry
Department (notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)
♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plans showing:
• Location of tent
• Functional Parking
• Toilet facilities
♦ Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the St. Lucia Solid Waste
Management Authority
♦ Letter of permission from the Police Department
♦ Letter from the Red Cross
♦ Traffic Management Plan approved by Ministry of Infrastructure, Port Services &
Transport
♦ Fire Approval
♦ Electrical certification from a locally Registered Electrical Engineer

Fees $100.00
Fees are waived for tents used for religious or community development purposes approved by the Ministry of
Social Transformation

Antenna/Satellite Dish/Tower
An application for the installation of communications equipment requires the submission of the
following:-
Cover letter
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified - to be obtained from the Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
♦ Notarized Letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ Three (3) copies of Details of antenna including fixing details certified by a Locally
Registered Engineer
♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plan
♦ Details of any structures (if applicable) certified by a Locally Registered Engineer
♦ Recommendation from the Saint Lucia Air & Sea Ports Authority
♦ Recommendations from Ministry of Infrastructure, Port Services &
Transport
♦ NTRC (license to operate)
♦ ECTEL (licensing authority in telecommunications)
Fees $75.00
Additional facilities (buildings, etc.) $3.24 per sq. m.

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Amusement Park/Recreational Park
An application for the erection of an amusement park requires submission of the following:

♦ Cover letter
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Survey and Mapping Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
♦ Notarized Letter of permission from land owner(s) (if applicable)
♦ Three (3) copies of the Site Plan showing:
• Location of tents, containers, huts, etc.
• Functional Parking
• Toilet facilities
♦ Three (3) sets of architectural drawings drawn to scale
♦ All drawings to be certified by a locally Registered Engineer
♦ Public Health Approval (if applicable)
♦ Recommendations from the Fire Department
♦ Electrical Certification from a Locally Registered Electrical Engineer
♦ Traffic Management Plan approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Port Services &
Transport
♦ Solid Waste Management Plan approved by the St. Lucia Solid Waste Management
Authority
♦ Letter from the Red Cross
♦ Letter of permission from the Police Department

Fees $100.00

Swimming Pool
An application for the development of a Swimming Pool requires the following:

♦ Cover letter
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified - to be obtained from the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained from the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plan indicating minimum setbacks
♦ Three (3) copies of structural drawings certified by a locally Registered Engineer
♦ Public Health Approval

Fees $100.00

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Parking Lot/Multi-Purpose Court
An application for the construction of a Parking Lot (parking of vehicles) /Multi-Purpose Court
requires the following:-

♦ Cover letter
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet
and LRTP Map Extract) with parcel clearly identified –
to be obtained from the Lands &Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained at
the Lands &Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register -to be obtained at
the Land Registry Department
♦ Notarized letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)
♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plan (showing parking arrangement/outlining court and seating
area)
♦ Certified construction details for court including cross-sections

Fees $3.24 per sq. m.

Vehicle Bond
An application for the development of a Vehicle Bond requires the following:-

♦ Cover letter

♦ One (1) copy of the Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department

♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained from the Lands and Survey Department

♦ Three (3) Site Plans showing functional parking arrangements

♦ One (1) recent copy of the Land Register – to be obtained at

the Land Registry Department

♦ Notarized letter of permission from land owner (s) (if applicable)

♦ Details of any structures (if applicable) certified by a locally

Registered Engineer

Fees $3.24 per sq. m.

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Storage Tanks/Cisterns
An application for the construction/placement of a Storage Tank/Cistern requires submission of
the following:

♦ Cover letter

♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained from the Lands & Survey Department

♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified - to be obtained from the Lands & Survey Department

♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department (notarized
letter of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)

♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plan indicating minimum setbacks

♦ Structural details certified by a locally Registered Engineer

♦ Fire Approval (if applicable)

Fees $120.00
Fees are not applied to water tanks/cisterns submitted with a building application

Gas Tanks
An application for the construction of a gas storage tank for a filling station requires the
following:

♦ Cover letter
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified - to be obtained from the Lands &Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained from the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plan indicating minimum setbacks
♦ Three (3) copies of structural drawings certified by a locally Registered Engineer
♦ Health Approval
♦ Fire Approval
♦ Approved Solid Waste Management Plan
♦ Structural certification by a locally registered engineer
♦ Electrical certification by a locally registered engineer
♦ Mechanical certification by a locally registered engineer
♦ EIA (where applicable)

Fees $200.00

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Replacement Gas Tanks
An application for the replacement of a gas tank requires submission of the following:

♦ Cover letter
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel clearly
identified - to be obtained from the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan - to be obtained from the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department (notarized letter
of permission from land owner(s) if applicable)
♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plan
♦ Construction details certified by a locally Registered Engineer
♦ Electrical certification from a locally Registered Electrical Engineer (if applicable)

Fees $200.00

Fencing/Retaining Walls
An application for the erection of a Fence/Boundary Wall above (1.22m) requires submission of
the following-:

♦ Cover letter
♦ One (1) copy of Location Plan (topographic sheet and LRTP map extract) with parcel
clearly identified – to be obtained at the Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) copy of Lodged Survey Plan – to be obtained at the
Lands & Survey Department
♦ One (1) recent copy of Land Register – to be obtained at the
Land Registry Department
♦ Three (3) copies of Site Plan showing area to be fenced
♦ Details of Fence (cross section) indicating height of fence
♦ Engineering certification (where applicable)

Fees $1.12 per sq. m.

(Length of wall/fence x width of foundation footing)

Note: difference in fees will not be refunded.

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 MANAGEMENT PLANS REQUIREMENTS

1. Site Management Plan to include:

♦ Site Plan indicating:

• Entrance/exit to the site
• Areas for storage of materials, equipment, mixing areas, etc.
• Location of site office and portable toilets, etc.
• Method of hoarding site

♦ Hoarding details to be certified by locally registered engineer

♦ Enclosure of the sidewalk requires permission from the Constituencies’ Council

♦ Signage providing description of project/contractor, etc.

♦ Details of signage

2. Traffic Management Plan approved by the Ministry of Infrastructure, Port Services and
Transport, Union, Castries.
Tel. No. 468-4300 / 468-4311

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENTS ALONG HIGHWAYS

1. "Slow - Construction Vehicle Crossing Ahead" signs are to be placed at least 75m ahead
of the main intersection (on both sides) along the Highway. These signs should be
reflective and be of white background with red lettering.

2. No vehicles (motorized or otherwise) should be parked or left idling along the highway.
This includes site vehicles and those driven by workers.

3. No construction material should be stored along the highway (including the soft
shoulders).

4. Where there is need to employ/obtain the assistance of a Traffic Officer for the purpose
of controlling traffic, request for assistance must be made in advance to the Traffic
Department.

5. You are required to inform in writing of the scheduled commencement date of

construction activities to the Traffic Department.

You are required to obtain approval for the traffic management plan specific to your site.

3. Solid and Liquid Waste Management Approval from the Saint Lucia Solid Waste
Management Authority, Sans Soucis, Castries. Tel. No. – 453-2208

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 MATTERS FOR WHICH AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
ASSESSMENT (EIA) IS ORDINARILY REQUIRED

FOURTH SCHEDULE
Physical Planning and Development Act

1. Hotels of more than the number of rooms specified in the Regulations

2. Subdivisions of more than the number of plots specified in the Regulations
3. Residential development of more than the number of units specified in the Regulations
4. Any Industrial plant which in the opinion of the Head of the Physical Planning and
Development Division is likely to cause significant adverse environmental impacts
5. Quarrying and other mining activities
6. Marinas
7. Land reclamation, dredging and filling of ponds
8. Ports
9. Dams and reservoirs
10. Hydro-electric projects and power plants
11. Desalination plants
12. Water purification plants
13. Sanitary land fill operations, solid waste disposal sites, toxic waste disposal sites and other
similar sites
14. Gas pipeline installations
15. Any development projects generating or potentially generating emissions, aqueous effluent,
solid waste, noise, vibration or radioactive discharges
16. Any development involving the storage and use of hazardous materials
17. Coastal zone developments
18. Development in wetlands, marine parks, national parks, conservation areas, environmental
protection areas or other sensitive environmental areas.

Need Information on the status of your Application?

Call our Front Desk at 468-4457/4455

Fees are presently under review and are subject to change

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 REFERRAL AGENCY APPROVAL
Developers are to verify the submission requirements prior to applying to the various
agencies

Fire Department
Tele. No: 452-3334

Expiration Date of Recommendation

• Validity of safety recommendations for new buildings is two years

• Validity of extensions and refurbishments to existing buildings is eighteen (18) months
• Note that this period commence from the stamp date on the drawings which should
correspond with the letter or recommendations
• Issues which will need new referral

Any changes to affect escape routes (stairways and exits) or alter the layout of the building, even
though within the validation period nullifies the recommendations. These changes include:
• Any changes made to exit/staircase arrangements
• Change of location of building
• Change of occupancy type from the appraised type
• Change in the use of construction material e.g. from concrete to glass

Checklist for Commercial, Touristic, Industrial Applications, etc.

1. Cover letter addressed to the Chief Fire Officer stating intended use of property (include
contact telephone number)
2. Location Plan clearly defining site and include landmarks where possible
3. Two complete set of drawings to include:
• Site Plan
• Floor Plan showing layout of equipment where possible
• Elevations
• Sections
4. A Request Form to be completed (obtained at the Fire Service Department)
5. The stipulated fee (see Table 1)

Checklist for Liquor License Applications

1. Cover letter addressed to the Chief Fire Officer stating intended use of property (include
contact telephone number)
2. Location Plan clearly defining site and include landmarks where possible
3. Two (2) copies of Floor Plan showing layout of equipment where possible
4. A Request Form to be completed (obtained at the Fire Service Department)
5. The stipulated fee (see Table 2)

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Fire Department Cont’d.
NEW
Table 1

Under 100 sq. m. (1000 sq. ft.) $50.00

100 - 500 sq. m. (1000 – 5000 sq. ft.) $150.00

500 – 1000 sq. m. (5000 – 10,000 sq. ft.) $300.00

Over 1000 sq. m. (10,000 sq. ft.) $600.00

EXISTING
Table 2

Under 100 sq. m. (1000 sq. ft.) $50.00

100 - 500 sq. m. (1000 – 5000 sq. ft.) $75.00

500 – 1000 sq. m. (5000 – 10,000 sq. ft.) $150.00

Over 1000 sq. m. (10,000 sq. ft.) $250.00

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Department of Environmental Health

Checklist for Residential Applications

1. Two properly and neatly completed copies of sewage application form to include:
• Name in full
• Address of Owner
• Contact telephone number
• Location of site

2. Proof of ownership permission letter to utilize land

3. Two (2) copies of map sheets with proposed development site clearly indicated
4. Two (2) copies of survey plan (plans under 3,000 sq.ft. surveyed before 1978)
5. Two copies of topographical map
6. Location plan easy to read with conspicuous land marks or structures such as public
buildings, neighbouring residential premises, etc.
7. Two site plans indicating:
• Scale of drawing 1 in 20
• Design layout of lot to scale
• North point
• Size of lot
• Size of building
• Area of open space
• All boundaries clearly demarcated
• All access roads indicated
• Dimensions of lot
• Dimensions of building
• Name of owner and architect / draftsman printed
• Waste storage facilities
• Main and branch water lines (WASCO mains and feeder lines to the house)
• Capacity and location of auxiliary water supply
• Surface drains indicated
• Grey water lines into surface drains
• Sub-soil effluent disposal system located not less than 50 feet away from any
water course
• Sub-soil effluent disposal system located not less than 10 feet from boundary lines
• Location of septic tank indicated
• Span of sewage line not more than 30ft
• Site plan not drawn in pencil
• White / wipe out not used on the plan
• Fonts readable
8. Two (2) Detailed Floor plans
(a) Design layout of building to scale
(b) Layout of fixtures, lavatories, toilet bowls, showers, etc.

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Department of Environmental Health
Checklist for Residential Apartments/Commercial Applications

1. Two properly and neatly completed copies of sewage application form to include:
• Name in full
• Address of Owner
• Contact telephone number
• Location of site
2. Cover letter (brief detailed description of project or development)
3. Proof of ownership permission letter to utilize land
4. Two (2) copies of map sheets with proposed development site clearly indicated
5. Two (2) copies of survey plan
6. Two copies of topographical map
7. Location plan easy to read with conspicuous land marks or structures such as public
buildings, neighbouring residential premises, etc.
8. Two site plans indicating:
• Scale of drawing 1 in 20
• Design layout of lot to scale
• North point
• Size of lot
• Size of building
• Area of open space
• All boundaries clearly demarcated
• All access roads indicated
• Dimensions of lot
• Dimensions of building
• Name of owner and architect / draftsman printed
• Waste storage facilities
• Main and branch water lines (WASCO mains and feeder lines to the house)
• Capacity and location of auxiliary water supply
• Surface drains indicated
• Grey water lines into surface drains
• Sub-soil effluent disposal system located not less than 50 feet away from any
water course
• Sub-soil effluent disposal system located not less than 10 feet from boundary lines
• Design layout of septic tank to scale
• Span of sewage line not more than 30ft
• Capacity and location of auxiliary water supply
• Site plan not drawn in pencil
• White / wipe out not used on the plan
• Fonts readable
9. Two (2) Detailed Floor plans
(a) Design layout of building to scale
(b) Layout of fixtures, lavatories, toilet bowls, showers, etc.

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Department of Environmental Health

Checklist for Residential Apartments / Commercial Applications Cont’d

10. Building Elevations

11. Two (2) copies of detailed drainage plans
12. Two (2) copies of detailed plumbing plans (including isometrics)
13. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
14. Environmental Information System (EIS)

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 ANNEX 1
i) Reference Number
ii) Date of submission
iii) Number of plans submitted
iv) Applicant’s name
v) Block and Parcel Number
vi) Location of development
vii) District
viii) Approval type (full approval or approval in principle)
ix) Application type e.g. commercial, residential, subdivision, etc.
x) Other types of applications not specified under application type, e.g tent,
fence.
xi) Area of development (building area or area of lots for subdivisions)
xii) Number of bedrooms
xiii) Number of lots
xiv) Fees
xv) Department Circulation dispatched and returned, i.e. receipt numbers
xvi) Designer’s Name
xvii) Registering Officer’s Name

ANNEX 2
a) Applicant’s name
b) Address
c) Application Reference Number
d) Development type
e) Location of Development
f) Building Officer Zones
g) Office contacts

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