How to Get House Plan Approved by Municipality in India? in Kochi

Required Documents for Building Plan Approval

• Sale deed / property documents (registered)
• Latest property tax receipt
• Survey sketch / site plan from revenue records
• Architectural drawing set (signed by licensed architect)
• Structural drawings (for G+2 and above)
• NOC from Fire Department (for commercial/above 4 floors)
• Soil test report (for high-rise buildings)
• Power of attorney (if owner not present)
• Aadhar card copy of owner
• Previous approvals (if renovation)

Approval Process Step-by-Step

1. 1Engage a licensed architect or licensed technical person (LTP)
2. 2Prepare building plans as per local development regulations (DCR/DBPR)
3. 3Submit application online or offline to local municipality/RERA authority
4. 4Pay plan scrutiny fees (based on built-up area)
5. 5Technical scrutiny by municipality engineer (15–30 days)
6. 6Site inspection (some authorities)
7. 7Receive building permit / plan sanction
8. 8Display sanction order at construction site
9. 9Apply for Occupancy Certificate after completion

• Small plots (up to 100 sqm): ₹5,000–25,000 — Varies by city
• Medium plots (100–300 sqm): ₹15,000–60,000 — Includes scrutiny fees
• Large plots/commercial: ₹50,000–3 lakh — Plus premium for FSI