Lagos Govt Calls on Developers to Embrace Planning Information Service

The Lagos State Government has called on property owners and developers to leverage its free planning information service to avoid challenges with obtaining planning approvals.

This announcement was made in Alausa on Monday by the Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr. Oluyinka Olumide, during a weekly briefing with senior management staff of the ministry.

Dr. Olumide highlighted that rapid urbanization and population growth in Lagos have led to significant physical planning challenges, including housing deficits and planning violations. He noted that many property owners and developers often fail to conduct due diligence with the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development before purchasing land, resulting in planning proposals being rejected by the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA).

“It is concerning to see proposals turned down simply due to the inappropriateness of proposed land uses or failure to meet planning requirements, which could have been resolved by utilizing our free planning information service,” said Dr. Olumide.

He further explained that the state government, aligned with its vision to make Lagos a 21st-century economy under the T.H.E.M.E.S.+ agenda, has heavily invested in operative development plans. These plans outline appropriate land uses and approval orders across different areas in Lagos to promote organized and sustainable urban development.

Dr. Olumide emphasized that the planning information service, available free of charge at the Ministry or LASPPPA, offers critical details about land, such as its status, permissible uses, and approvable building heights. Developers can simply write to request this service to guide their land purchase decisions confidently.

He encouraged all Lagosians to comply with planning regulations and support the Babajide Sanwo-Olu Administration’s development agenda to ensure the well-being of all residents.

By embracing the planning information service, developers and property owners can avoid unnecessary setbacks, foster informed decision-making, and contribute to the state’s vision of sustainable growth.