Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal Procedure

The Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal is a mandatory review. This step examines a project’s legality, feasibility, and efficiency before approval. This procedure allows competent authorities to comprehensively evaluate the project scale, design solutions, total investment cost, and techno-economic factors. This appraisal provides the critical basis for the construction project implementation decision. This Long Phan Consulting Company analysis details this procedure under the latest regulations.

Subjects of the Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal

As regulated in Sub-item 1 Section A and Sub-item 1 Section B, Part II of Decision No. 864/QD-BXD (June 19, 2025), the Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal procedure is divided into two levels: Central level and Provincial level.

Provincial-level appraisal subjects include: Investors or organizations/individuals assigned by the investment decider/state authority to prepare the project (Applicants) for projects specified in Clause 2, Article 16, Decree 175/2024/ND-CP, located within the provincial territory.

• Exceptions: Projects assigned by the Prime Minister to specialized construction agencies under ministries, and projects specified in points a, c, d, Clause 4, Article 16, Decree No. 175/2024/ND-CP (December 30, 2024).

Central-level appraisal subjects include: Investors or organizations/individuals assigned to prepare:

• Projects assigned by the Prime Minister.
• Projects within a specialized management field where the ministry is the investment decider.
• Irrigation or dyke construction projects with investment objectives or protection scope affecting two or more provinces.
• Offshore energy construction projects (under maritime law) outside the management scope of provincial-level People’s Committees.

Competent Authorities for Appraisal

Based on Sub-item 1.6 Section A and Sub-item 1.6 Section B, Part II of Decision No. 864/QD-BXD, the competent authority for resolving the Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal is specified as follows:

For projects requiring Central-level appraisal:

• Ministry of Construction (MOC): Civil construction projects; urban area/housing projects; functional area technical infrastructure projects; light industry, construction materials industry projects; road, bridge, and tunnel projects in urban areas (except national highways through cities); transport construction projects.
• Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD): Projects serving agriculture and rural development.
• Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT): Industrial construction projects (excluding projects managed by the MOC).
• Sea reclamation projects: Appraisal for the sea reclamation component follows land law. Appraisal for other project components follows Decree 175/2024/ND-CP and Decree No. 144/2025/ND-CP.

For projects requiring Provincial-level appraisal:

• Department of Construction (DOC): Civil construction projects; urban area/housing projects; functional area technical infrastructure projects; light industry, construction materials industry projects; technical infrastructure, road, bridge, and tunnel projects in urban areas (except national highways); transport construction projects.
• Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD): Projects serving agriculture and rural development.
• Department of Industry and Trade (DOIT): Industrial construction projects (excluding projects managed by the DOC).
• Management Boards (of industrial parks, export processing zones, high-tech parks, economic zones): Projects built within the zones they manage.
• Commune-level construction management agencies (under the Commune People’s Committee): Projects within the commune territory, if decentralized by the provincial People’s Ccommittee.
• Sea reclamation projects: Appraisal for the sea reclamation component follows land law. Appraisal for other project components follows Decree 175/2024/ND-CP and Decree No. 144/2025/ND-CP.

Dossier Requirements

The dossier for the Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal is specified in Sub-item 1.3 Section A and Sub-item 1.3 Section B, Part II of Decision No. 864/QD-BXD. It includes:

• Appraisal submission form (Form No. 01, Appendix I, Decree No. 175/2024/ND-CP).
• Investment policy document (for projects requiring investment policy approval under laws on investment, public investment, PPP) or approval of an eco-tourism project (for projects in forests).
• Investment license, Investment certificate, or Investment registration certificate; land auction results (for transitional projects not requiring investment policy approval).
• Architectural design competition results (if required).
• Planning approval documents and maps used as the project basis (Clause 2, Article 13, Decree No. 175/2024/ND-CP).
• Planning approval documents and drawings used as the basis for planning (point d, Clause 2, Article 17, Decree No. 175/2024/ND-CP).
• EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) approval decision or environmental permit (if required). This must be submitted to the appraisal agency 05 days before the appraisal result deadline.
• Agreements on technical infrastructure connections; construction height approval (if required for aviation safety).
• Other related legal documents (if any).
• Approved construction survey dossier; Feasibility Study Report explanation; basic design (drawings and explanation); list of applied standards; basic design verification report (if any).
• List of contractors with capacity certificate codes (surveyor, designer, verifier); practice certificate codes of key personnel.
• For public investment projects: Total investment cost; supporting data (prices, norms, valuation results).
• For projects with administrative violations: Investor report on project status; violation sanction decisions; structural load-bearing capacity assessment report from an inspection body.
• For repair/renovation projects: Existing status survey dossier; structural load-bearing capacity assessment report (if relevant).
• For Group B or larger projects (with new Class II or higher works): BIM (Building Information Modeling) data in native and IFC 4.0 formats (or other open formats). Data must show location, 3D shape, and main dimensions (Clause 2, Article 8, Decree No. 175/2024/ND-CP).

Appraisal Procedure Steps

As regulated in Sub-item 1.1 Section A and Sub-item 1.1 Section B, Part II of Decision No. 864/QD-BXD, the process for the Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal includes the following steps:

• Step 1: Dossier Submission The applicant submits 01 dossier set to the One-Stop-Shop (Bộ phận Một cửa) of the relevant ministry (MOC, MOIT, MARD) or provincial agency (Department, Management Board, or Commune-level People’s Committee) with jurisdiction.
• Step 2: Dossier Review (Within 07 days) The specialized construction agency will:
  • Send a written request for dossier supplementation.
  • Send a written refusal to appraise if dossier contents differ from the submission form.
  • During appraisal, the agency may pause once (01 time) and notify the applicant of errors that prevent an appraisal conclusion.
• Step 3: Dossier Supplementation If the applicant fails to supplement or correct the dossier within 20 days of the request, the specialized agency will stop the appraisal. The applicant retrieves the dossier.
• Step 4: Receive Results The specialized agency issues an Appraisal Result Notice. This is accompanied by stamped drawings (if approved) or without stamped drawings (if the notice states conditional approval pending revision).

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Long Phan Consulting Company’s Appraisal Services

The Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal procedure involves complex legal and technical regulations. Inexperience or failure to update legal changes can lead to legal risks and project delays. Long Phan Consulting Company’s service is designed to help clients overcome these challenges effectively.

Our scope of services includes:

• In-depth consultation on the appraisal procedure and identifying the correct competent agency.
• Assisting clients in preparing and drafting dossiers according to legal regulations.
• Representing the client (via authorization) to submit the dossier to the competent state agency.
• Actively monitoring and providing continuous updates on the dossier processing status.
• Receiving the appraisal results and delivering them to the client.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Below are common questions about the Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal procedure:

What is the resolution timeline for the Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal?

(Decision No. 864/QD-BXD) The timeline is not more than 35 days (Group A projects), 25 days (Group B projects), and 15 days (Group C projects) from the date of receiving a complete and valid dossier.

What conditions must be met for the appraisal?

(Decision No. 864/QD-BXD) The applicant must meet these conditions:

• The dossier must be legal and suitable for the appraisal request.
• The dossier is valid when it meets the requirements of Clause 2, Article 17 and Article 37 of Decree No. 175/2024/ND-CP.
• The main language must be Vietnamese.
• The architectural design (if any) must comply with the Law on Architecture.

Is there a fee for the Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal?

Yes. Appraisal fees are regulated in a Circular from the Ministry of Finance.

Can the appraisal dossier be submitted online?

Yes. (Decision No. 864/QD-BXD) Applicants can submit the dossier online via the National Public Service Portal.

Conclusion

The Construction Feasibility Study Appraisal process requires deep knowledge of construction law and practical experience. To ensure the procedure is compliant, and time-efficient, using professional legal services is an effective solution. For detailed consultation, please contact Long Phan Consulting Company via Hotline 1900636389 for timely support.