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ST. CATHERINE MUNICIPAL CORPORATION

APPLICATION FOR BUILDING & OR PLANNING PERMISSION

The Building Act 2011, the Building Code 2006, the Town and Country Planning Act 1957, Confirmed
Development Orders (1964)

DATE: Day ………..Month……………Year……………

The Chief Executive Officer

St. Catherine Municipal Corporation
Emancipation Square
Spanish Town
St. Catherine
Jamaica

Dear Sirs: (Insert Number of Plans) (State type of Application)

I submit herewith for your consideration plans for
(Location)
_____________________ situated _________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

Yours faithfully,

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Name in Block Capitals

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Signature of Applicant/Agent

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Date
APPLICATION FEE/ASSESSMENT
(For Official Use Only)

Date of Receipt: _________________________________ Receipt No.__________________________________

Estimated Cost of Development

Construction cost: $___________________ (Labor Cost: $______________) & (Material Cost: $_____________)
Swimming pool cost: $_________________________________________________________________________

Application fee:
Square Meter of Bldgs. Space: _______ X Rate Applied: _________ = Sub Total Fee $: ________________
Sewer Fee $: ______________________ Drainage Fee: __________________________________
Inspection Fee $______________________________ (Number of Inspections: ________ X Base Inspection Fee$__________)
Other Fee $ _________________________________ Total Fee ($):_____________________________________

Name of Officer Assessing Application: _____________________________ Signature: _____________________

Amount Paid $____________________________ Other Notations________________________________
Name of Cashier______________________________ Signature _______________________________________

Application for Building Permission in Accordance with the Building Act 2011, The KSAC Building Act, the Town and Country Planning Act 1
(1957), Confirmed Development Order (year / parish / coast) and the Building Code (2006)
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PLANNING AND BUILDING PERMIT BUILDING PERMIT ONLY*

RENEWAL/REVALIDATION OF BUILDING PERMIT CHANGE OF USE
ENQUIRY OUTLINE APPLICATION
RETENTION/USE OF STRUCTURE DEMOLITION
OTHER __________________________
* Areas not fully covered by development order
II. APPLICANT DETAILS

TITLE: MR MS MRS
FULL NAME OR COMPANY NAME: _____________________________________________________________________

POSTAL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________

POSTAL DISTRICT: __________________________________________________________________________________

CONTACT NUMBER(S): (TEL) ___________________ (CELL) _________________ (FAX): _________________________

EMAIL: ____________________________ TAX REGISTRATION NUMBER (TRN):_________________________________

Is the applicant the owner of the land? YES NO

If no, Specify agent* ________________________________________________________________________________

III. PROFESSIONAL INFORMATION (Architects, Engineers, Building Practitioners.

Urban Planners etc.)

TITLE: MR MS MRS
FULL NAME OR COMPANY NAME: _____________________________________________________________________
POSTAL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________
POSTAL DISTRICT: __________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT NUMBER(S) :( TEL) _________________ (CELL) ________________ (FAX):_________________ ____________
EMAIL: _______________________________________________________________________________ ____________
REGISTRATION NUMBER: ______________________ EXPIRY DATE (OF REGISTRATION) __________________________
CODE(S) TO WHICH BUILDING IS DESIGNED______________________________________________________________

DESIGN METHOD: ENGINEERED TRADITIONAL

SECTION(S) OF PLAN DESIGNED / DRAWN_______________________________________________________________

TITLE: MR MS MRS
FULL NAME OR COMPANY NAME: _____________________________________________________________________
POSTAL ADDRESS: __________________________________________________________________________________
POSTAL DISTRICT: __________________________________________________________________________________
CONTACT NUMBER(S) :( TEL) ________________ (CELL) _____________ (FAX):_________________________________
EMAIL: ___________________________________________________________________________________________
REGISTRATION NUMBER: __________________EXPIRY DATE (OF REGISTRATION) _______________________________
CODE(S) TO WHICH BUILDING IS DESIGNED______________________________________________________________

DESIGN METHOD: ENGINEERED TRADITIONAL

SECTION(S) OF PLAN DESIGNED / DRAWN_______________________________________________________________

Applicant Signature____________________

Application for Building Permission in Accordance with the Building Act 2011, The KSAC Building Act, the Town and Country Planning Act 2
(1957), Confirmed Development Order (year / parish / coast) and the Building Code (2006)
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IV. PROPERTY’S LEGAL INFORMATION

CIVIC ADDRESS/LOT/APT/_______________________STREET____________________________TOWN/CITY______________
PROPERTY NAME_________________________ ____ SHOP No.______________ AREA OF LAND_________ (Hectares / sq. m)

a) PROPERTY REGISTRATION
VOLUME________________FOLIO_______________ VALUATION No._______________ OTHER*_______________________
NAME OF OWNER (S) * ___________________________________________________________________________________
SURVEYORS REPORT/ID No. ___________________________ CERTIFICATE OF TAX PAYMENT __________________________
Are there any existing structure(s) on site? YES NO
If yes (To be reflected on Plan), state amount _____________ and existing use (s) ____________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Is the land part of an approved subdivision? YES NO
If yes, state the name of the development/developer.__________________________________________________________

b) DESCRIPTION OF LOCATION
(Description of Location should include a description of adjoining properties to the north, south, east and west of the
property; these descriptions should include the land use of these properties etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
V. TYPE OF DEVELOPMENT (PROPOSED USE) *

RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Specify _____________________________________ Specify ______________________________________

COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT RESORT DEVELOPMENT

Specify______________________________________ Specify_______________________________________

INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (Specify) _____________________ Specify_______________________________________
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (Specify) _____________________

RECREATIONALDEVELOPMENT TELECOMMUNICATION
Specify_______________________________________ Specify______________________________________

OTHER
Specify ______________________________________

VI. NATURE OF DEVELOPMENT (PROJECT WORK DESCRIPTION)

NEW STRUCTURAL REPAIR EXTENSION

ALTERATION / MODIFICATION RETENTION CONVERT OR REPLACE ANY ELECTRICAL, GAS,
MECHANICAL OR PLUMBING SYSTEM
OTHER (Briefly describe the scope of work) ________________________________________________________________

a) FLOOR AREA
Building Foot Print*: _______________ Floor Area: Existing ______________ Proposed ____________ (Acres/Hectares/Sq. M)
Number of Floors: Existing __________ Proposed __________ TOTAL COMBINED FLOOR AREA: ________________________

Habitable Rooms*: Existing___________ Proposed __________ Restroom: Existing__________ Proposed _________________

Shops / Offices: Existing___________ Proposed __________ Other Rooms: Existing_______ Proposed _________________

b) AMENITIES*
Amenity Space: Required________ (Sq. M) Provided________ (sq. M), Density: Required______(Sq. M) Provided______(Sq.M)
Parking Bays: Required_______________ Provided_____________ Disabled Parking: Required_______ Provided________
Boundary Distance: Front______________ Back__________________ Side/L______________ Side/R____________________

Applicant Signature___________________

Application for Building Permission in Accordance with the Building Act 2011, The KSAC Building Act, the Town and Country Planning Act 3
(1957), Confirmed Development Order (year / parish / coast) and the Building Code (2006)
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c) ACCESS*
Does the proposed development require a new or altered access to the main/parochial/reserved road? YES NO

Vehicular: YES NO Pedestrian: YES NO Disabled: YES NO

d) SEWAGE TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL

Sewage will drain to: Public or other sewer (State Provider), Name of Mechanical System______________________

Tile Field Absorption Pit Septic Tank and (Specify) * ______________ other (specify):____________________

e) SURFACE WATER: Surface water will drain to:

NATURAL: Water Course Relief Drains Sink Hole/Depression, (Specify) _________________________

MAN-MADE DRAINS: SOAK AWAY CATCHMENT* Drains, (specify) _______________________

OTHER (specify) _______________________________________________________________________________________

f) ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES
Do you intend to destroy any trees with a trunk diameter exceeding 25 cm? YES NO
Will the development impede on any water way / natural drainage feature (e.g. sinkholes)? YES NO
Is the Development located in a protected area? * YES NO
If yes, please specify______________________________________________________________________________________
Will the development affect endemic flora and/or fauna? YES NO

g) MATERIALS TO BE USED IN CONSTRUCTION (Dominant type)

BRICK CONCRETE BLOCKS TIMBER INSITU CONCRETE

OTHER_______________________________________________________________________________________________

h) BUILDING SYSTEMS
PRE-FABRICATION PRECAST BLOCK AND STEEL (Traditional) TIMBER FRAME

METAL FRAME (Specify) ________________________________________ OTHER_________________________

VII. COVENANT*

Would covenant be breached as a result of the proposal? YES NO

If yes, please specify the covenants that will be breached______________________________________________________

ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YOU WISH TO PROVIDE TO INFORM THE APPLICATION

____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

Applicant Signature___________________

Application for Building Permission in Accordance with the Building Act 2011, The KSAC Building Act, the Town and Country Planning Act 4
(1957), Confirmed Development Order (year / parish / coast) and the Building Code (2006)
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NOTE
1. FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INSPECTION, FEES WILL BE INCURRED BY THE
APPLICANT

2. THE CORPORATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REQUEST ANY OTHER INFORMATION AT ANYTIME
DURING THE REVIEW OF THE APPLICATION. PLEASE NOTE, IF THE REQUESTED INFORMATION IS
NOT FORTH-COMING WITHIN ………… DAYS, THE APPLICATION WILL BE REFUSED.

DECLARATION

I declare that:

1. I hereby agree that information submitted is accurate to the best of my knowledge

2. I will erect the “Intention to build” card in a conspicuous area on the proposed site. I understand
that failure to do this will attract a penalty of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250, 000)
(proposed penalty under the Building Bill

3. I understand that this is not a permit to erect any structure and that I must await a response
from the Local Authority and display on the land a notice of my intention to develop the said land
a minimum of 28 days.

4. I hereby agree to conform to the Building Law, Planning Act/Bylaws and Regulations in every
respect and acknowledge responsibility for the act of my Builder or any other person I employ to
do my work if permission is granted.

5. I will notify the Municipal Corporation of each construction stage and admit building official or
other authorized person to inspect building or building work. I understand that failure to do this
will attract a penalty of two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250, 000) (proposed penalty
under the Building Bill).

6. I understand that if I carry out any development works before a permit is issued I will be subject
to a fine not less than two hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($250, 000.00) (penalty under the
Building Bill). (to be consistent with fees set out in the New Building Act) (AND/OR ) In respect of
the Town & Country Planning Act 1957 (Amended 1999) a Stop Notice and an Enforcement
Notice can be served on owner/occupier and if said owner/occupier fail to obey the notices a fine
up to one million Dollars ($1M) can be imposed and thereafter a fine of five thousand dollars
($5,000.00) per day if the development continues and in the event of a Court conviction your
property could be forfeited to the Crown.

Yours faithfully,

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Signature of owner or (Agent Authorized in writing)

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Signature of applicant

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Date

Application for Building Permission in Accordance with the Building Act 2011, The KSAC Building Act, the Town and Country Planning Act 5
(1957), Confirmed Development Order (year / parish / coast) and the Building Code (2006)
 DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FORM GUIDE
a) Habitable Room include bedroom, living room,
This is a guide to assists in filling out Development lounge room, music room, television room, kitchen,
Application form for consideration of approval. Be dining room, sewing room, study, playroom and
accurate as falsifying or providing inadequate family room but excludes bathroom, laundry,
information will prevent your application from being corridor, hallway, lobby and other spaces of a
process. Please be advised that for certain complex specialized nature occupied neither frequently nor
development additional supplementary forms will have for extended periods
to be completed.
b.) Amenities / c.) Access
II. Applicant Details  Building Footprint is the entire area of the ground
An Agent could be one of the following: Architect, covered by permissible structure; that is the area
Engineer, Lessee, Developer, Prospective Purchaser, under the horizontal projection of the roof.
Building Practitioner, Urban Planner, and Agent for
Contractor etc. (power of Attorney must be given is application is  Amenity area is space set aside for recreational and
submitted by agent) landscaping purposes but it does not include land
reserved for car parking, driveway, foot paths and
IV. Property’s Legal Information building.
a) Other proof of ownership include but not limited to ;
Common Law Title, Probated Will & surveyors report with  Ramps, rails and other amenities shall be provided for
diagram, or letter from attorney or Govt. Agency the disable which should include disable friendly public
(HAJ/NHT/etc.,) for land Settlement or Authorization letter sanitary convenience and parking. Parking should be a
from & Tax Certificate and letter from JP. minimum of 5.48 x 3.95 in size. Public Buildings should
have provisions which allow ease of access by persons
b) All Individuals having vested interest in the land must
in wheel chairs. (International Building Code, 2006)
be listed.
NB. The Planning Authorities will examine the plans for new
public facilities to ensure that adequate provisions have been
V. Type of Development (Proposed Use)
made for physically disabled individuals.
 Residential: Single Family, Multi-Family less than 10
units, Multi-family more than 10 units, Townhouse  All Commercial and Institutional development must
more than 10 units, Townhouses less than 10 units, provide public sanitary convenience.
Row House, Apartments, Duplex etc.
d.) Sewage Treatment & Disposal
 Institutional: Community Centers, Schools, Library,  Septic Tanks are usually a part of a system and
Fire Station, Nursing Home, Church, Court, Airport,
include any of the following: Tile Field & Absorption
Police Station, Hospital etc.
Pit.
 Commercial: Shopping Area/Plaza, Restaurant,
Markets, Office, Retail/Distribution, Barber Shops, e.) Surface Water
Service Station etc.  Natural drains are natural water Courses and includes
Rivers, Seasonal Streams, sea etc. Man-Made drains
 Recreational: Horseback Riding, Games/Arcade Rafting include Gullies, Gutters, and Relief Drains etc.
Amusement, Museum, Entertainment Centre, Theatre,  Catchment is catching or collecting water
Skating Ring, Cinemas, concert Hall, swimming bathetc.
f.) Protected areas include but not limited to National Parks,
 Resort: Guest House, Hotel, Boarding House, Motel, Marine Parks, Forest Reserve, National Monument/Natural
Residential Club, Resort Cottages, Villa (s) etc. Landmark, Ramsar Sites, Heritage Sites, and Nature Reserve
etc.
 Industrial: Light- Cottage Industry, Noxious Strata,
Furniture, Garment, Bakery Manufacturing, Timber VII. Covenant
Yard, Garage Repair Shop, Upholstery Shop, Shoe Please be guided by covenant on title. Ensure that if proposal
Making etc. Heavy - Mining, Oil Refinery, Sugar will breach covenant it be modified by the court.
For more information and assistance please contact the
Factory, Power Station and other uses generating
St. Catherine Municipal Corporation.
much noise, smoke, fumes, dust or traffic.

 Mixed Use: Residential/commercial,

Institutional/Commercial, Resort/Residential,
Other uses which includes more than one category Urban Planning Department
Tele: Planning 876-984-3111/2
VI. Nature of Development
Fax: 1-876-984-2528
Note that alteration/modification is simply
Email:scpcplanning@gmail.com
adjustment of structure that does not necessarily
Website: stcatherinemc.gov.jm
affect the original building area while extension is
Emancipation Square
where the resulting structure would exceed the
Spanish Town P.O
original building area. St. Catherine
Jamaica

Application for Building Permission in Accordance with the Building Act 2011, The KSAC Building Act, the Town and Country Planning Act 6
(1957), Confirmed Development Order (year / parish / coast) and the Building Code (2006)