Permits and Regulations: What’s New for Home Renovations in Lagos
Renovating your home in Lagos? It’s crucial to understand the latest regulations to ensure compliance and avoid penalties.
What Counts as Renovation?
In Lagos, renovation isn’t limited to structural changes. It includes:
Replacing floor tiles
Re-plastering walls
Changing windows and doors
Re-roofing
Kitchen and bathroom remodelling
Plumbing and electrical work
Even aesthetic improvements require a permit from the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) .
Required Documents
To obtain a renovation permit, you’ll need:
An as-built drawing showing the proposed alteration superimposed on the existing design
A copy of the previous building plan permit (if any)
A letter of structural stability and indemnity signed by a registered structural engineer
A Non-Destructive Test (NDT) report
Permit Fees and Penalties
If your building lacks a previous planning permit, the application will attract 25% of the supposed processing fee before a permit can be granted .
supervision Requirements
Before commencing renovation works, visit the Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA) with your permit and a letter of supervision from a COREN-registered structural engineer (for cases of reconstruction/remodelling) .
