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When planning to use the land for development, applying for a permit from the County Government is one of the key requirements to kick off a building project.

A planning permit and a building permit will normally be required for all projects, however, it is important to talk to a physical planner or county official before applying for a planning permit, as in some instances, it may not be necessary.

To get a planning permit, a registered and practicing physical planner submits the application on behalf of the developer to the County Government the project is located, while for a building permit a registered and practicing architect submits both architectural and structural drawings on behalf of the developer.

The developer provides some of the required documents to prepare an application and pays the required approval fees during the submission of the application.

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The county Physical Planning Department receives the application, verifies that the application meets the requirements, and circulates it to various offices for review and comments.

Afterward, the Physical Planning Department convenes a technical committee meeting to reach a final decision regarding the application, then communicates to the applicant.

The County may grant approval with or without conditions, refuse approval with reasons or defer the application.

Planning Permit

A planning permit is a legal document indicating permission by the county to use or develop land in a specific location. Planning permissions commonly sought before developing any land include change of use, an extension of use, the extension of lease, subdivision, and amalgamation.

Compliance with zoning regulations and existing physical development plans are key considerations when the county is evaluating a planning permit application.

Construction Permit

A construction permit is a legal document indicating permission from the county that a proposed building is compliant with set design and construction standards and regulations.

In Kenya, both planning and building permits are normally valid for 2 years.

Planning permit types

Change of use – planning permission to convert the use of land by 50 percent or more for example from agricultural to residential, or residential to commercial, as per zoning regulations or as a condition attached to the land ownership document.

Extension of use – planning permission to expand the permitted use of land, for example, to increase developed areas.

Extension/renewal of lease – planning permission to extend or renew the lease period on land and prevent it from reverting back to the lessor.

Subdivision – planning permission to divide a single piece of land into two or more plots.

Amalgamation – a planning permission to merge two or more adjacent parcels of land into one.

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For mega projects, an application to National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) to show how proposed development is likely to affect the environment, and measures to meet set environmental standards and prevent negative effects, is required.

Visit the Baoriat Agencies website to find out if there are plots/houses, or properties available for sale within Uasin Gishu County.

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