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Building Plan Approval Roadmap

Step-by-step guide to getting your building plan approved — which offices to visit, documents needed, timelines, fees, and practical tips. City-specific.

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Bengaluru — BBMP / BDA

8 steps · Estimated 45-90 days

Revenue Department

Obtain property documents

Available if up to date

Nil (if already available)

Documents Required

Sale deed / Khata certificateProperty tax receiptsEncumbrance certificate (EC)RTC (Record of Rights)

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Get a recent EC (last 30 years) — banks and BBMP both require it.

Licensed Surveyor

Site survey & demarcation

3-5 days

₹5,000-15,000

Documents Required

Survey sketch with dimensionsBoundary stone verificationGPS coordinates

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Use a BBMP-empanelled surveyor — their reports are accepted without question.

Architect (COA Registered)

Prepare building plan

7-15 days

Part of architect fees

Documents Required

Site plan (1:500)Building plans — all floors (1:100)Section and elevation drawingsStructural stability certificateSpecification schedule

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Ensure plans comply with BBMP bye-laws before submission — rejections cost time.

Structural Engineer

Structural design & certificate

7-10 days

₹15,000-50,000

Documents Required

Structural drawingsSoil test reportStructural stability certificate

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Mandatory for buildings above G+1. Get the soil test done before structural design.

BBMP Town Planning

Building plan sanction application

30-45 days

₹50-100 per sq.m (plan sanction fee)

Documents Required

Application formAll architectural drawingsStructural certificateKhata certificateProperty tax paid receiptNOC from fire dept (if above 15m)

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Submit online via BBMP Sakala portal. Track application status with Sakala number.

Fire Department

Fire NOC (if building > 15m)

15-20 days

₹5,000-25,000

Documents Required

Building plans showing fire escapeFire safety measures drawingFire fighting equipment list

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Required only for buildings above 15m. Submit simultaneously with BBMP application to save time.

BESCOM

Electrical connection sanction

7-15 days

Per load basis

Documents Required

Building plan sanction copyLoad calculationApplication form

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Apply after plan sanction is received. Temporary construction power available sooner.

BWSSB

Water & sewerage connection

15-30 days

Per connection basis

Documents Required

Building plan sanction copyKhata certificateApplication form

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Apply early — BWSSB connections can take longer than expected.