Ministry of Physical Development, Housing & Urban Renewal

Physical Planning Section

Development Control Authority

Checklist and Fees

For the
Submission
Of
Development Applications

Physical Planning Section

Development Control Authority

Tel: 468-4457/ 468-4455

Email: physicalplanningstlucia@gosl.gov.lc

The Development Control Authority is governed by the Physical

Planning and Development Act N0. 29 of 2001 and its amendments
of 2005
 Revised January 2012

Be aware that permission must be obtained from the

Development Control Authority
before carrying out
any type
of Physical Development

Such Development includes:

 Residential
 Commercial
 Land Subdivision
 Change of Use
 Repairs and Renovation
 Erection of Tents
 Advertisement Signs
 Quarries
 Etc
If you are not sure the development you are proposing to undertake
requires permission, please feel free to seek advice from the office of the
Development Control Authority, First Floor, (door No. 1), Greaham
Louisy Administrative Building, Waterfront, Castries between the hours of
8.30 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. Monday – Friday

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 Table of Contents
Processing of Applications at the Development Control Authority 5

Registration of Applications at the Development Control Authority 6

Drawing Requirements 8

Building Officer Zones 9

DCA Minimum Standards (lot densities, room densities, plot coverage, etc.) 10

Other Standards (WASCO, LUCELEC) 12

Parking Requirements 14

Permission to Lapse 15

Other Services , Copy of Register/Search Fee 16

Application Submission Requirements and Fees

Applications for Approval In Principle: 17
(Landuse, Concept/Layout, Change of Landuse, Change of Building Use)

Applications for Approval:

Change of Building Use 18

Residential/Residential Extension Applications 19

Residential Multi-Family Apartments 20

Institutional/Commercial/Touristic/Industrial Applications 21

Bonded Warehouse 23

Land Subdivision (Small Subdivision/Partitioning of Land) 24

Land Subdivision (Large Subdivision) 25

Land Subdivision (Partitioning/Rationalization of Land) 26

Quarrying and Mining

(Approval In Principle) 27
(Approval) 28
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Land Movement Operations 29
(Landfill, Backfill, Levelling/Clearing of Land)

Transfer of a Structure 30

Demolition of a Structure 30

Residential & Commercial Repairs 31

Suitability of a Structure for obtaining a Liquor Licence 32

Advertisement Signs 33

Tents 34

Antenna/Satellite Dish/Tower 34

Amusement Park / Recreational Park 35

Parking Lot / Multi-Purpose Court 36

Vehicle Bond 36

Storage Tanks / Cisterns 37

Swimming Pools 37

Jetty 38

Fencing / Retaining Walls 38

Resubmission of Approved Applications 39

Management Plans Requirements 40

Matters for which Environmental Impact Assessment is 41

ordinarily required

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 Processing of Applications at the Development Control Authority

1. Registration of Applications (see pages 6 and 7).

2. Assignment of Registered Applications to Technical Staff.

3. Review of Applications
 By Technical Staff – to include site visit, preparation of appraisal reports, discussion with the
developer/designer
 By the DCA Board at regular meetings.

4. Issuing of DCA Board Decisions.

5. Final Processing of Applications to include:

 Preparation and dispatch of decision letters to developers,
designers, referral agencies, etc.
 stamping / signing and dispatching of drawings.

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 Registration of Applications

Development Control Authority

Information Desk

1. Presentation of Application
The developer or his agent presents applications for submission at the Front Desk
Counter of the DCA.

2. Checking of Application
The application is checked by the Front Desk Clerks or Building Officers to ensure that
the developer/agent has submitted all the requirements for the particular type of
application being submitted.

3. Calculation of Fees
A payment slip is issued for correctly checked applications and given to the developer or
his agent for payment. Upon payment of fees at the cashier, the developer submits the
application with the receipts at the Front Desk Counter.

4. Registration of Application
The application is registered by the Front Desk Clerks or Building Officers who record
all the applicable information and issue a reference number from the application register.

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5. Registered Information
The information (applicable to the application) written in the Application Register is as
follows:

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

6. Issuing of Acknowledgement Slip

An Acknowledgment Slip is then issued to the developer/agent by the Front Desk
Staff/Building Officers. This slip must be presented when collecting and enquiring about
the application. The Acknowledgment Slip also provides information relevant to the
application, such as:

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

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.

7. 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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 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)

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

Decision Stamps

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Building Officers Zones

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

Fees are presently under review and are subject to change

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 DCA Minimum Standards
Lot Densities

Low Density 7,000 sq.ft. min.

Medium Density 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,999 sq.ft.

High Density Below 3,000 sq.ft.

Lot Frontages and Mean Depth

Lot Frontages Mean Depth
Low Density - 7,000 sq.ft. min. (detached house) 60 ft. 80 ft.

Medium Density – 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,999 sq.ft. 40 ft. 60 ft.

(detached or semi-detached and duplex)

High Density – below 3,000 sq.ft. 12 ft. 50ft.

(attached dwelling units for urban areas only)

Room Densities

Apartments, Condominiums and Villas 50 bedrooms per acre

Hotels and Guest Houses 75 bedrooms per acre

Plot Coverage

Residential Single-Family
 Low Density – 7,000 sq.ft. min. - 20%
 Medium Density – 3,000 sq.ft. to 6,999 sq.ft. - 35%
 High Density – below 3,000 sq.ft. - 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 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.

Setbacks promote privacy

Side Setbacks (standard)

Lot sizes range from:

 Below 3000 sq ft (278.71 s.m.) - 4 ft (1.22 m) min

 3000 – 6999 sq ft (278.80 – 650.32 s.m.) - 6 ft (1.83 m) min
 7000 sq ft (650.41 s.m.) and above - 8 ft (2.43 m) min

Note: 1 ft (0.30 m) must be added to the standard side setbacks for each additional floor of
the building.

Rear Setbacks - 8 ft (2.43 m) min.

Front Setbacks - these vary according to category of road

 10 ft. (3.05 m)Footpath - 10 ft (3 m) min

 20 ft. (6.1m) Residential Access - 10 ft (3 m) min
 27 ft. (8.23 m) Residential Access - 10 ft (3 m) min
 30 ft. (9.14 m) Residential Collector - 15 ft (4.6 m) min
 34 ft. (10.36 m) Secondary Lane - 20 ft (6.1 m) min
 50 ft. (15.24 m) Primary Lane - 20 ft (6.1 m) min – (Residential)
- 30 ft (9.1 m) min – (Industrial)

For Public Health purposes – 10ft. min. setback from soakaway to boundary of property

You can check the status of your application by logging onto our website at:
www.physicalplanning.gov.lc
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 DCA Minimum Standards
Setbacks from the High Water Mark (HWM)

Cliffs and Slopes of 1:1 25ft. from the HWM

Slopes of 1:4 – 1:20 50ft. from the HWM

Slopes of 1:20 100ft. from HWM

River and Ravine Buffers

River Buffer 50ft. on either side of the river

Ravine Buffer 15ft. min. on either side of the ravine

Other Standards
WASCO’S Pipeline Reserve

WASCO’s Pipeline Reserve 6ft. on either side of the pipeline

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 (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)

and/or truck traffic 22 22 22 22
(2) Areas accessible to pedestrians 15 15 15 15

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Table 2
Minimum Vertical Clearance of Conductors above Buildings

Clearance Category Conductor voltage level

Neutral 415V 11kV 66kV

(1) Above or below roofs (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)

3.5 4 13 14.5
(2) Above or below balconies and 11 12 14 15.5
other areas accessible to persons

Table 3
Minimum Horizontal Clearance of Conductors from Buildings

Clearance Category Conductor voltage level

Neutral 415V 11kV 66kV

Walls, projections, windows, (ft) (ft) (ft) (ft)

balconies and other areas accessible 5 12 14 15.5
to pedestrians

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 1. Keep within your Approved Setbacks
 Setbacks promote privacy
 Allow light between buildings
 Facilitates the circulation of air between buildings
 Accommodate infrastructure such as sewerage disposal,
drains, telecommunications network, etc.
2. Proper setbacks lead to proper development
3. Have some consideration for your next door neighbour.
4. Incorporate all approved and necessary drainage systems now!
5. Do not allow any water to flow unchannelled.
6. Maintain your drains.

Parking Requirements
Minimum Parking and Loading Requirements for Different Development Types:

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 of one, two, or three
bedrooms and one for each two efficiency units of studio units
- These standards may be modified in special areas
 Guest Houses - 1 for each 9 guest bedrooms plus 1 for each 50 sq.ft. (5m2) of
of public dining room
 Motels - 1 for each guest unit plus 1 for each 50 sq.ft. (5m2) of public
dining room
 Civic Administration - 1 for each 700 sq.ft. (165m2) of gross floor area including
passages, toilets, circulation spaces etc
Buildings
 Office Buildings - 1 for each 550 sq.ft. (70m2) for net usable office floor area or at
least 1 per office
 Libraries, Museums, - 1 for each 750 sq.ft. (50m2) of clear retail area inclusive of
storerooms. (The same applies to shopping centres)
Shops, Showrooms, Stores
 Supermarkets - 1 for each 170 sq.ft. (16m2) of clear retail space

 Restaurants, Markets - 1 for each 100 sq.ft. (10m2) of public dining room
 Industrial Buildings used - 1 for each 860 sq.ft. (80m2) plus 1 for each 1,000 sq.ft. (100m2)
for manufacture or storage gross floor in excess of 5,000 sq.ft (500m2)

 Dance Halls, Clubs and - 1 per 20 sq.ft. (2m2)

Bars
 Games Buildings - 1 for each building up to 1000 sq.ft. (100m2) plus

 Permanent Exhibition - 1 for each 100 sq.ft. (10m2) in excess of 1000 sq.ft. (100m2)
Buildings
Type of Development Minimum Number of vehicle Parking Spaces Required

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  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 100 sq.ft. (10m2)

Auditoriums
Sports Fields
City and Town Hall
Cinemas
Courts 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

IMPORTANT NOTE:

According to the Physical Planning and Development Act No. 29 of 2001 states:

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.

(5) 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.

Other Services
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1. Search of Application Register

2. Copy of the Owner’s Approved Application requires the following:

a. Covering Letter addressed to the:

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

b. Indicating information relevant to the application

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

c. Indicating information relevant to you:

 Name
 Address
 Telephone Number
 Email
 Fax

d. Payment of the Application Search Fee

Copy of Register/ Application Search Fee $5.00

Note: 1. Copy of an Approved Application will only be given to the owner of the application on proof of
Identification
2. The owner will be responsible for getting the copy of the application done with the assistance of a
DCA Staff member

Application Submission Requirements and Fees

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APPROVAL IN PRINCIPLE
An application for Approval In Principle requires the following:

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 1 acre (0.4 hectares) $50.00
Above 1 acre (0.4 hectares) $120.00

Concept/Layout
 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 $0.10 per sq.ft.

Change 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 1 acre (0.4 hectares) $50.00
Above 1 acre (0.4 hectares) $120.00

Change of Building 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
 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 $0.10 per sq.ft.

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APPROVAL
An application for Approval requires the following:

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
Structure up to 500 sq. ft. (46.45 sq.m.) $30.00
Structure in excess of 500 sq. ft. (46.45 sq.m.) $50.00

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Residential (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 Details
 Roof Fixing
 Foundation
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 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
 WASCO Approval (where applicable)
 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 500 sq.ft.(46.45 s.m.)
gross floor area - $20.00

 Residential building between 500 – 1000 sq.ft.(46.45 –

92.90 s.m.) gross floor area - $35.00

 Residential building in excess of 1,000 sq.ft. (92.90

s.m.) gross floor area - $0.15 per sq.ft.
($1.62 per s.m.)

 Residential Extensions

Less than 500 s.f. (46.45 s.m.) $20.00

501 – 1000 s.f. (92.9 s.m.) $35.00
Above 1000 s.f. (92.9 s.m.) $0.15 per sq.ft.
($1.62 per s.m.)
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Residential Multi-Family Apartments (exceeding two apartment units)
The requirements for the submission of Residential Multi-Family Applications are:

 Covering letter / Project Brief

 Three (3) sets of architectural drawings done to scale to include:
o Site Plan indicating 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
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 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
 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 $0.15 per sq.ft. ($1.62 per s.m.)

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Institutional/Commercial/Touristic/Industrial/Infrastructural
Applications for the development of Commercial, Touristic, Institutional or Industrial Buildings,
Bus Shelters, Caravans, etc. 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(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)
 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
Commercial Buildings $0.30 per sq.ft.($3.24 per s.m.)
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

Hotel (basic fee) $500.00

additional fee per guest bedroom $30.00

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 Filling Station $200.00
(Not including repair workshop, garage,
showroom, or other accessory building)

Additional facilities $0.30 per sq.ft. ($3.24 per s.m.)

Bus Shelters: $0.30 per sq.ft. ($3.24 per s.m.)

FREE if carried out by Government Agency

Note: Any Advertisement Sign proposed on a Bus Shelter must first

obtain Approval by submitting the requirements for Advertisement
Signs (see page 29)

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

Commercial Extensions
Area of Total Extension $0.30 per sq.ft. ($3.24 per s.m.)

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

 Covering 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 $0.30 per sq.ft. ($3.24 per sq. m.)

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Land Subdivision
Applications for the Subdivision of Land requires the following:

Small Subdivision / Partitioning of Land - Maximum five (5) lots

 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 - for partitioning of lands)

 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 subdivided lots less than 3000 sq.ft.)

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 Website: www.physicalplanning.gov.lc
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 - to be obtained at the Land Registry Department
 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 1/4" = 1’- 0" 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

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

 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 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
 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 1/4" = 1’- 0" or greater, showing:
 Structural design
 Camber
 Materials of construction
 Cul De Sac details
 Public Health from the Public Health Department
 WASCO Approval (if applicable)
 Structural certification from a locally registered Engineer

Fees

Low Density
7000 sq.ft. (650.32 s.m.) & above - $30.00 per lot

Medium Density
3000 sq.ft. – 6999 sq. ft. (278.8 s.m. – 650.23 s.m.) - $25.00 per lot

High Density

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Below 3000 sq.ft. (278.71 s.m.) - $20.00 per lot
Quarrying/Mining
Approval in Principle
An application for Approval In Principle for Quarrying/Mining 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

Fees

Up to 1 acre (0.4 hectares) $50.00

Above 1 acre (0.4 hectares) $120.00

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

 Covering 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-:

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, etc.

Approval
An application for undertaking Landfill/Backfill Operations requires the following:

 Covering 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
backfilled
 Drainage Plans and retaining wall details (if
applicable)
 Engineer's Report

Fees
Levelling / Clearing of land $100.00
Land Fill Operation $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:

 Covering 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) if 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

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

 Covering 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) if applicable)

Fees

 Transfer/Removal (demolition) of a structure

Less than 500 sq.ft. (46.45 sq. m. $15.00

 Transfer/Removal (demolition) of a structure

In excess of 500 sq.ft. (46.45 sq. m.) $25.00

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

Residential Repairs
 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 (if required)
 Details (if required)

Commercial Repairs
 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

Need Information on the status of your Application?

Call our Front Desk at 468-4457/4455
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Suitability of a Structure for obtaining a Liquor Licence
An application for the suitability of the structure for the purposes of obtaining a Liquor Licence
requires the following:

 Liquor Licence 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
 Evidence of prior Development Control Authority Approval for the structure/ retention of
use
 Fire Approval
 Public Health Approval (if applicable)

Fees $100.00

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Advertisement Signs
An application to erect an advertisement sign requires submission of the following:

 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.

 Covering Letter stating types of material to be used in the construction of the sign, types
of lighting, etc.

 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: -

 Covering 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:-

 Covering 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

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Fees $75.00
Additional facilities (buildings,etc.) $0.30 per sq.ft. ($3.24 per s.m.)
Amusement Park / Recreational Park
An application for the erection of an Amusement Park requires submission of the following:

 Covering 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

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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:-

 Covering 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 area)
 Certified construction details for court including cross-sections

Fees $0.30 per sq.ft. ($3.24 per s.m.)

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

 Covering 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 $0.30 per sq.ft. ($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:

 Covering 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

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

 Covering 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

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Fees $100.00
Jetty
An application for the erection of a Jetty, Pier or Boardwalk requires submission of the
following:
 Covering 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 (if
applicable)
 Public Health Approval (if applicable)

Fees $100.00

Fencing/Retaining Walls
An application for the erection of a Fence/Boundary Wall above 4 ft (1.22m) requires
submission of the following-:

 Covering 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 (if applicable)

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Fees (length of wall/fence x thickness) $0.10 per sq.ft. ($1.12 per s.m.)

Resubmission of Approved Applications

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

The requirements for the submission of Approved Applications are:

 Three (3) complete sets of Approved plans

 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 (if 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 – 499 sq.ft. (1- 46.36 s.m.) $20.00
500 sq.ft. (46.45 s.m.) and above $35.00

Commercial
1 – 499 sq.ft. (1- 46.36 s.m.) $30.00
500 sq.ft. (46.45 s.m.) and above $50.00

All other fees apply as a new application

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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
 Certified detail of hoarding
 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

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

Fees are presently under review and are subject to change

Need Information on the status of your Application?

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MATTERS FOR WHICH ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

ASSESSMENT IS ORDINARILY REQUIRED

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.

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