Application for construction permit: Sample & checklist

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Application for construction permit is the first and most important step in ensuring your project is carried out legally and in accordance with regulations. Preparing complete documents not only saves time and costs but also minimizes risks related to incorrect document handling. With an accurate and clear set of documents, you can rest assured you can focus on the construction process, ensuring the project progresses smoothly and effectively.

Application for construction permit
Application for construction permit

Application for construction permit for new construction

Pursuant to Clause 1, Article 95 of the Law on Construction 2014, Article 55 Decree 175/2024/ND-CP, application dossiers for construction permits for new construction cases are specified as follows:

  1. For non-linear projects, documents include:
  • Application for construction permit as prescribed in Form No. 01, Appendix II, Decree 175/2024/ND-CP;
  • One of the legal land documents for granting construction permits as prescribed in Article 53 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP;
  • Decision to approve the project;
  • Written notice of appraisal results from a specialized construction agency and basic design drawing documents with confirmation stamp attached (if any);
  • Report on the results of construction design verification according to the provisions of Clause 54, Article 43 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP;
  • Results of implementing administrative procedures according to the provisions of law on fire prevention and fighting for design documents requesting construction permits;
  • Results of implementing administrative procedures on environmental protection according to the provisions of law on environmental protection (in case of not appraising construction investment feasibility study reports at specialized construction agencies);
  • 02 sets of construction design drawings in the construction design dossier implemented after the basic design (construction drawing design for projects that only require the preparation of an Economic – Technical Report) approved or stamped with confirmation according to the provisions of the law on construction, including: drawings of the overall project plan, construction location plan on the land plot; architectural drawings of the main plans, elevations and sections of the project; foundation plan and section drawings; drawings showing the main structural solution of the project; drawings of the connection plan with the technical infrastructure system outside the project.
  1. For linear construction projects, documents include:
  • Application for construction permit as prescribed in Form No. 01, Appendix II, Decree 175/2024/ND-CP;
  • One of the legal land documents for granting construction permits as prescribed in Article 53 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP; or written approval from a competent state agency on the location and route plan or land recovery decision from a competent state agency according to the provisions of land law;
  • Decision to approve the project;
  • Written notice of appraisal results from a specialized construction agency and basic design drawing documents with confirmation stamp attached (if any);
  • Report on the results of construction design verification according to the provisions of Clause 54, Article 43 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP;
  • Results of implementing administrative procedures according to the provisions of law on fire prevention and fighting for design documents requesting construction permits;
  • Results of implementing administrative procedures on environmental protection according to the provisions of law on environmental protection (in case of not appraising construction investment feasibility study reports at specialized construction agencies);
  • 02 sets of construction design drawings in the construction design dossier implemented after the basic design (construction drawing design for projects that only require the preparation of an Economic – Technical Report) approved according to the provisions of the law on construction, including: construction route location diagram; overall plan drawing or construction plan drawing; drawings of main longitudinal and cross-sectional sections of the construction route; foundation plan and cross-sectional drawings; drawings showing the main structural solution of the project; drawings of the connection plan with the technical infrastructure system outside the project.
  1. For belief and religious projects, documents include:
  • The application for a construction permit for a religious work includes documents as for non-linear construction works and a written approval of the necessity of construction and scale of the work by the specialized agency on beliefs and religions under the People’s Committee of the province;
  • The application for a construction permit for a religious building includes documents as prescribed in Clause 1, Clause 2 and Point a Clause 3, Article 58 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP and opinions of the specialized agency on beliefs and religions under the People’s Committee of the province (in case the law on beliefs and religions has regulations); report on the results of the examination of construction designs for religious buildings that have a major impact on the safety and interests of the community;
  • For dossiers requesting a license to build belief and religious works under projects to preserve, repair and restore historical-cultural relics and scenic spots, in addition to the above documents, additional documents must be added. Supplement documents on the necessity of construction and scale of works of the state management agency in charge of culture according to the provisions of law on cultural heritage.
  1. Monuments and monumental paintings:
  • The application file for a construction permit includes the same documents as for non-linear construction projects and written approval of the necessity of construction and scale of the project from the state management agency in charge of culture.
  1. For advertising works: Follow the provisions of law on advertising.
  2. For works of diplomatic agencies and international organizations:
  • The application dossier is made according to the corresponding regulations such as for non-line or line construction works and the provisions of the Agreement or agreement signed with the Government of Vietnam.
Procedures for granting construction permits
Procedures for granting construction permits

Application for construction permit by stage

Pursuant to Article 56 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP, application documents for construction permits by stage are prescribed as follows:

  1. For non-linear projects, documents include:
  • Application for construction permit according to the provisions in Form No. 01, Appendix II of this Decree;
  • One of the legal land documents for granting construction permits as prescribed in Article 51 of this Decree;
  • Documents as prescribed in Point c, Clause 1, Article 55 of this Decree;
  • 02 sets of construction design drawings in the construction design dossier implemented after the basic design (construction drawing design for projects that only require the preparation of an Economic – Technical Report) approved according to the provisions of the law on construction corresponding to the stage of requesting a construction permit as prescribed in Point d, Clause 1, Article 55 of this Decree.
  1. For linear construction works:
  • Application for construction permit according to the provisions in Form No. 01, Appendix II of this Decree;
  • One of the legal land documents for granting construction permits as prescribed in Article 53 of this Decree; or written approval from a competent state agency on the location and route plan; Decision on land recovery by a competent state agency for land carried out in phases or for the entire project according to the provisions of land law;
  • Documents as prescribed in Point c, Clause 1, Article 55 of this Decree;
  • 02 sets of construction design drawings in the construction design dossier implemented after the basic design (construction drawing design for projects requiring only the preparation of an Economic – Technical Report) approved in accordance with the provisions of the law on construction corresponding to the stage of the application for a construction permit approved in according with the provisions of Point d, Clause 2, Article 55 of this Decree.

Application dossier for issuance of construction permit for project and group of works under the project

Pursuant to Article 57 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP, application dossiers for issuance of construction permits for all works under the project and groups of works under the project are prescribed as follows:

  1. Application for construction permit according to the provisions in Form No. 01, Appendix II of this Decree.
  2. One of the legal land documents for granting construction permits according to the provisions of Article 53 of this Decree for a group of works or the entire project.
  3. Documents as prescribed in Point c, Clause 1, Article 55 of this Decree.
  4. 02 sets of construction design drawings in the construction design dossier implemented after the basic design approved according to the provisions of law on construction of each project in the group of projects or the entire project of the approved project, including:
  • Construction design documents as prescribed in Point d, Clause 1, Article 55 of this Decree for non-linear projects;
  • Construction design documents are as prescribed in Point d, Clause 2, Article 55 of this Decree for linear construction works.

Application for construction permit for individual houses

Pursuant to Article 58 of Decree 175/2024/ND-CP, application documents for construction permits for individual houses are prescribed as follows:

1. Application for construction permit according to the provisions in Form No. 01, Appendix II of this Decree.

2. One of the legal land documents for granting construction permits as prescribed in Article 53 of this Decree.

3. Construction design documents:

  • For individual houses of households and individuals: 02 sets of construction design drawings attached; results of implementing administrative procedures according to the provisions of law on fire prevention and fighting; Report on the results of construction design verification in case the law on construction requires, including: drawing of the construction site on the land lot with a diagram of the construction location; Drawings of floor plans, facades and main cross-sections of the building; foundation plan drawing and foundation cross section together with connection diagram of the technical infrastructure system outside the project including water supply, drainage, and electricity supply; written commitment to ensure safety for adjacent structures (for construction projects with adjacent structures);
  • For individual houses of organizations: 02 sets of construction design drawings in the construction design dossier implemented after the basic design (construction drawing design for projects that only require the preparation of an Economic – Technical Report) approved according to the provisions of the law on construction, accompanied by the results of administrative procedures according to the provisions of the law on fire prevention and fighting; report on the results of construction design examination in cases where required by the law on construction, including: drawings of the construction site plan on the land lot, accompanied by a diagram of the construction site location; drawings of the floor plans, main elevations and sections of the construction; drawings of the foundation plan and foundation sections, accompanied by a diagram of the connection of the technical infrastructure system outside the construction, including water supply, drainage, and electricity supply; a commitment to ensure safety for adjacent constructions (for construction works with adjacent constructions).

4. Based on actual local conditions and Clause 3 of this Article, the Provincial People’s Committee shall publish sample design drawings for households and individuals to refer to when making their own construction designs according to the provisions of Point b, Clause 7, Article 79 of the Law on Construction 2014.

Consulting on construction permit procedures
Consulting on construction permit procedures

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