A new ministerial decree aimed at expediting building permits for low-risk residential developments took effect Monday, allowing faster processing of about 5,000 pending applications submitted before July 1, 2024.
Under the transitional measure, designers can now submit a special self-declaration form to local district authorities, who must approve or reject applications within two working days.
The initiative applies to developments of up to two residential units that have already secured planning permission.
The reform introduces automated procedures and self-verification by designers, who assume responsibility for application accuracy.
The new system, which began with planning permits for single and semi-detached houses on October 2, will extend to building permits by late January 2025, reducing total processing time to 40 working days.
By March, the expedited process will expand to medium-risk developments, including four-story apartment buildings with up to 20 units and row houses of up to 12 units, with an 80-day processing timeline.
The reform also introduces construction inspectors to monitor building sites at three stages to prevent irregular construction.
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