Lesotho - Obtain a Building Permit

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Procedure

How to Apply

Apply In-Person

1. Gather all the required documents (listed below) and visit the Maseru City Council office, building control department office and express your interest.
2. Collect the application form, fill it accurately, attach the supporting documents (listed below) and submit them to the attending officer for verification.
3. Pay the required fees at the cash counters, upon which you will be issued with a receipt.
4. Your application file will then be forwarded to the Maseru City Council Reviewers for reviewing and processing.
5. If the construction project is deemed to be of medium or high risk, it will be forward to the External Reviewer community for further assessment and processing.
6. If the authorized official is satisfied that all the condition for filing the application is met, you will be notified of the outcome in person, phone or mail and issued with the permit.

Online application
File the Application

1. Login the Maseru City Council website, if you have an account Link if you do not have an account you will be required to register and create an account by click on Sign up Now.
2. Once logged in, fill in the application form for building Permit, upload the supporting documents listed on the site and then submit them to be verified by the records clerk. If the documents or application has an issue, it will be sent back to you for corrections.
   

Bill Creation

1. If the application file is in order, an invoice will be generated automatically by the system, with regards to the attributes of your construction request.
2. Make payment to the designated Building permit account then upload the payment receipt to the system for verification.
   

MCC Review

1. Upon lodging your application and making payment of the required fees, your application will be reviewed and processed by the Maseru City Council Reviewers. The MCC reviewers will send the application to External review at their discretions.
2. The External Reviewer will review applications, which are deemed to be of medium or high risk project.
   

Permit Issuance

1. If the council reviewers are satisfied that all the conditions as set for the application are met, you will be notified of the approval by mail, log in to your Maseru City Council account and download the planning and building permissions permit.

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Required Documents

Original copy of the following documents

• Lease
• Architectural drawing
• Cadastral plan
• Identification document

Office Locations & Contacts

MASERU CITY COUNCIL
Address: LNDC Development House Cnr Kingsway & Pioneer Rd
Telephone: Switchboard – 22317386 Building Control – 27007386
E-mail: [email protected]
[email protected]
Website: Link

Eligibility

The following persons are eligible

• Persons with a Certificate of Education in O level and Diploma in Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Architecture
• Building Management
• Building Science
• Building Surveying
• Quantity Surveying.

Fees

Refer: Application fees link :Link

Validity

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Processing Time

• After lodging the application, the permit will be processed within two weeks.

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Required Information

• Name of the applicant/company
• Contact details of the applicant /company
• Location address, of where the intended construction is to take place
• Details of the site/building

Need for the Document

• The building permit or construction permit is an official document which authorizes the construction or renovation of a building for residential, industrial or other purposes.

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External Links

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