Development Permission is the formal approval granted by the county government for any land development activity — including construction, change of use, or subdivision — to ensure it conforms with the approved local physical development plan. It is the overarching planning consent that precedes the issuance of a Building Permit and is required under the Physical Planning Act.
Issuing Authority: County Physical Planning Department / County Planning Committee
| Development Type | Approval Fee (KES) |
|---|---|
| Single residential development | 5,000 – 20,000 |
| Multi-unit residential (apartment block) | 20,000 – 100,000 |
| Commercial development (small) | 15,000 – 50,000 |
| Commercial development (large) | 50,000 – 250,000 |
| Industrial development | 40,000 – 200,000 |
| Mixed-use development | 30,000 – 150,000 |
| Infrastructure project (roads, utilities) | 50,000 – 300,000 |
| Application processing fee | 5,000 – 10,000 |
Development permission is valid for 24 months from the date of issue and may be extended once upon application. Commencing development without planning approval is a criminal offence attracting fines and mandatory demolition orders.
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