Accra Metropolitan Assembly (Building/ Physical Development) Bye-Laws, 2017
Requirements for Applications
(1) A building application shall have
(a) One completed copy of TCP Form l.
(b) Building Permit Application Form duly completed.
(c) Land Title Certificate or a Deed Certificate or Clearance Form duly signed by appropriate authority namely Lands Commission of Land Title Registry.
(d) 4 Sets of Architectural drawings duly signed by a licensed building surveyor, a qualified architect and a structural engineer where necessary.
(2) In addition to the requirements of paragraph 2 above. a Multi-user and multi-level development may attach
(a) Fire Report and appropriate fire engineering drawing duly vetted and approved by Ghana Fire Service.
(b) Geo-Technical (Soil investigation) Report.
(c) Structure Integrity Report where vertical extensions are proposed on existing building.
(d) Traffic Impact Assessment Report.
(e) Hydrological Report and appropriate drawings.
(f) Any other as may be necessary.
(3) Application requiring Permission in Principle (AIP) would be required to attach the following
(a) 3 Sets of Sketch drawings
(b) 3 copies of brief outline of project covering the location and design,
(c) activities and operational characteristics
(d) evidence of Neighborhood consultation and comments for new use of premises
(4) Applications for change of use of existing permit should include the following
(a) Previous permit on existing building.
(b) Proposed amendments to drawing if relevant.
(c) Evidence of Neighborhood consultation and comments for the new use of premises.
(5) Applicants who are unable to complete developments within permit validity period of five (5) years shall seek permit for extension of time. Application for Extension tb Existing Building shall include the previous permit.
(6) If a development is a multi-storey structure complex. you may be required to provide reports such as:
(a) Environmental Impact Assessment Report.
(b) Structure Report.
(c) Fire Service Report
(d) Hydro Report,
(e) Geological Report
(f) Traffic Management Report
(g) Waste management plan
Procedure to Follow
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Responsible Institution
- Email: info@ama.gov.gh
- Website: www.ama.gov.gh
- GPS: GA-143-7447
- Telephone: +233 (0) 302 665 951
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