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Plan sanctions for construction
| April 5, 2004 |
The Idea Commencement of construction on self declaration of building plans for pre-specified categories. Involve neighbours at plan sanction stage.
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 Ensuring storm water drains work
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The Rationale The process of filing building plans and obtaining Corporation clearances tend to be time consuming and cumbersome. A scheme for self declaration by owner and certified by recognized architects / consulting engineers
An Approach
Corporation decides on categories of buildings which can go in for self declaration – for example this can be initially restricted to single dwellings within a land area of say 2400 sq feet
Print clear cut guidelines on norms of town & country planning act which need to be followed by the buildings
Focus on clearly setting out set back areas and height of buildings and any other key criteria to be followed
Prospective land owner applies for plan sanction in requisite format and pays building license fee
The plan is accompanied by a sworn affidavit counter signed by a certified architect / professional confirming that the plan conforms to the city guidelines. Allows for penalties, demolition if not in conformance
The city has a fortnight to study the plan and revert with any changes. The neighbours adjoining the property can file any objections during this period. If not done, permission is deemed to have been given by the city authorities for construction
Potential Partnerships Architects and Building professionals who can be certified by the City Corporation. Code of conduct and debarring professionals who violate the trust could be considered.
The Benefits
Citizen friendly scheme to expedite plan clearances and remove interaction with officials
Puts greater responsibility on prospective builders and certifying professionals
Takes into account any potential conflict areas with neighbours
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