Construction Permit for Repair and Renovation of Grade III, IV Works and Individual Houses

The Procedure for Construction Permit for Repair and Renovation of Grade III, IV Works and Individual Houses requires strict compliance with planning and technical regulations. Investors changing load-bearing structures, areas, or functions must submit dossiers to the competent State authority. Long Phan Consulting Company details the conditions, dossier, and sequence below.

Conditions for granting construction permits for projects in urban areas.

Based on Article 91 of the Law on Construction 2014 (amended 2020), Article 50 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP, and Point g, Clause 1, Article 57 of the Law on Urban and Rural Planning 2024, conditions include:

1. Planning Compliance: Must conform to approved urban/rural planning. In stable urban areas without detailed planning, must conform to the architectural management regulations.
2. Land Use Purpose: Must match the land use purpose according to land laws.
3. Safety & Environment: Ensure safety for the work and neighboring works; meet environmental, fire prevention/fighting requirements; ensure safety for technical infrastructure and protection corridors (dykes, energy, traffic, heritage sites); maintain safe distances from hazardous or national security works.
4. Design Approval: The construction design must be appraised and approved.

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The competent authority issues construction permits for repair and renovation of Class III and Class IV buildings and individual houses.

According to Article 51 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP and Article 103 of the Law on Construction 2014 (amended 2020): The authority competent to grant the repair/renovation permit is the same agency authorized to grant, adjust, and revoke the construction permit for that work initially.

Specific Decentralization:

• From July 1, 2025, for localities organizing 02-level local government (Clause 1, Article 4, Decree 140/2025/ND-CP), the Commune-level People’s Committee grants permits for Grade III, IV works and individual houses.
• Provincial-level People’s Committee: Grants permits for works on the administrative boundaries of 02+ administrative units; individual houses of Grade II or higher; Grade III/IV works in industrial zones, export processing zones, etc.

Determination Rules:

• Multiple Works: Based on the work with the highest grade.
• Change of Grade: If renovation changes the work’s grade, authority is determined by the post-renovation grade.
• Attached Works: Based on the grade of the work requesting the permit.
• Cross-provincial: Based on the location of each specific work.

Required Dossier to apply for a construction permit for repair and renovation of Class III and Class IV buildings and individual houses.

According to Article 59 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP and Decision 864/QD-BXD:

1. Application Form: Form No. 01, Appendix II, Decree 175/2024/ND-CP.
2. Land Papers: Copy of one of the legal documents proving land use rights/ownership of house/construction work (Red Book/Pink Book).
3. Drawings & Photos:
   • Approved current status drawings of parts to be repaired/renovated.
   • Photos (min 10×15 cm) of the current status and neighboring works.
4. Design Dossier: 02 sets of construction design drawings (post-basic design or construction drawing design), including:
   • Individual Houses: Location diagram, floor plans, elevations, sections, foundation plans/sections, technical infrastructure connection diagrams (water, electricity), and safety commitment for adjacent works.
   • Grade III/IV Works: Approved design drawings (site plan, architecture, structure, M&E connections) and fire safety approval (if required).
5. Heritage Sites: Written approval from the cultural management agency for ranked historical-cultural relics/scenic spots.

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Procedure for issuing construction permits for repair and renovation of Class III and Class IV buildings and individual houses.

Based on Article 102 of the Law on Construction 2014 (amended 2020):

Step 1: Submission

• Online: Via National Public Service Portal.
• Direct: At the Public Administration Center or the One-Stop Shop of the District/Commune People’s Committee (depending on decentralization).

Step 2: Appraisal & Notification (07 days) The authority appraises the dossier and inspects the site. If documents are missing/incorrect, a one-time written request for supplementation is issued.

Step 3: Supplementation Handling

• If supplementation is insufficient, the authority guides further.
• If still insufficient after guidance, the authority notifies refusal within 03 working days.

Step 4: Consultation (12 days) The licensing agency consults relevant state agencies. If no response within 12 days, agencies are deemed to agree.

Step 5: Licensing Decision (20 days) Within 20 days of receiving a complete valid dossier, the authority grants the permit.

Publicly display building permits.

According to Article 66 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP:

• Authority: Publishes permit content on its website.
• Investor: Must publicly display the permit content at the construction site throughout the construction period.

Consulting services for obtaining construction permits for repair and renovation of Class III and Class IV buildings and individual houses in Long Phan.

Long Phan Consulting provides comprehensive solutions for obtaining construction, repair, and renovation permits for Class III and Class IV buildings and individual houses. Our team of experts, with their in-depth knowledge, will assist you from the preparation of design documents to receiving the official permit from the State authorities.

Our services include:

• Consulting: Assessing dossier and conditions.
• Preparation: Preparing the application, design dossier review, and safety commitments.
• Representation: Submitting dossiers and working with authorities.
• Monitoring: Handling explanations and supplementations.

Frequently Asked Questions about the procedures for obtaining construction permits for repair and renovation of Class III and Class IV buildings and individual houses.

Below, Long Phan Consulting provides some frequently asked questions regarding the procedures for obtaining construction permits for repair and renovation of Class III and Class IV buildings and individual houses. We invite interested clients to refer to this information:

Can I apply online? 

Yes. Many localities allow online submission via the National or Provincial Public Service Portals. (Legal Basis: Article 7, Decree 175/2024/ND-CP).

What if renovation changes the work’s grade? 

The competent authority is determined based on the new grade of the work after design adjustment/renovation. (Legal Basis: Point c, Clause 2, Article 51, Decree 175/2024/ND-CP).

Is site display mandatory? 

Yes. Investors must display the permit content at the site for supervision. (Legal Basis: Clause 2, Article 66, Decree 175/2024/ND-CP).

What is the deadline for commencement? 

Construction must start within 12 months of the permit date. Otherwise, an extension is required. (Legal Basis: Clause 10, Article 90, Law on Construction 2014).

Conclusion

The Construction Permit for Repair/Renovation of Grade III, IV Works and Individual Houses ensures safety and legality. To ensure progress and compliance, please contact Long Phan Consulting Company via Hotline 1900636389 for professional support.