'OGSG to begin issue building approvals within seven days'

The Ogun State Government, being concerned about the delays in getting building permit by prospective home owners, has reorganised the planning permit process to enable applicants get their building approvals within seven days, Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, TPL Olatunji Odunlami, has said.

The Commissioner, disclosed this while speaking with newsmen in Abeokuta, noted that many residents felt that the process of obtaining planning permit takes a long time and expensive, which makes them to erect their buildings haphazardly, and without necessary professional supervision, saying this practice violates the State Planning Law and Regulations.
Odunlami stated that the process of obtaining Planning permit has been made easy, adding that any person intending to build in the state can obtain their building permit in seven (7) days, once all required documents are submitted at once.
He stated further that, it is important to obtain planning permit and building clearance before starting any construction works, as the present administration is determined to make the state well organised, habitable and prevent poorly built houses and building collapse.
He urged citizens of the state to obey town planning and building regulations, while appealing to them and other stakeholders to cooperate with Prince Dapo Abiodun Government in its desire to achieve a safe and good environment by alerting the town planning office nearest to them when they see any building construction or dangerous building anywhere in the state.
He hinted that Homeowner Charter applicants, who could not  receive their building plan approvals during the last administration would be contacted soon to collect them as the Ministry was set to release approvals to all those who have met all the conditions.