All forms of building structures without an approved planning permit is illegal, just as altering approved building plans during construction without authorisation is a violation of the law, Ogun State Government has now declared.
The State Planning Development and Permit Authority has affirmed its commitment to insist on orderly development, planned structural compliance and obedience to all building construction rules and regulations.
The General Manager of the Authority, TPl. Itunu Jolaoluwa, while featuring on a live television programme, ‘The Roundtable’, aired on Ogun State Television (OGTV), on the theme ‘Building Right’ in Ogun State, pointed out that erecting structures within road setbacks, rights of way, as well as the construction of shanties along highways and expressways were also prohibited.
TPl. Jolaoluwa maintained that all building activities in the State must comply with the basic planning laws and regulations, noting that the State remained guided by its Urban and Regional Planning and Development Law, 2022, as well as the five supporting regulations designed to ensure safe, sustainable and orderly development across the State.
The General Manager disclosed further that the State had simplified its planning permit process, noting that approvals for residential developments would now be ready within seven days, while commercial permits would be ready within fourteen days, provided all requirements were provided.
The General Manager of the State Planning Development and Permit Authority stressed the commitment of her authority to maintain orderly development, planned structural compliance and obedience to all building construction rules and regulations.
She enjoined residents and developers to always visit the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development, the Ogun State Planning Development and Permit Authority or any zonal planning office closest to them to seek guidance on planning procedures and apply for necessary permits before commencing any development.
TPl. Jolaoluwa further observed that compliance with planning regulations had improved significantly due to sustained sensitisation efforts by the Ministry of physical planning and urban development assuring that public enlightenment would continue.
She however warned against attacks on town planning officials in the discharge of their duties, stating that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
