Overview
Most delays in plan approval come from incomplete documents or drawings that do not follow the authority's rules. Preparing the application correctly from the start, with the right authority, rules, drawings, and land papers, is the most reliable way to keep the approval moving.
Before construction can legally start, the building plan must be approved by the authority that controls the land. In the Dhaka metropolitan area, this is RAJUK (Rajdhani Unnayan Kartripakkha). In its area of Gazipur, it is GAUK (Gazipur Unnayan Kartripakkha, the Gazipur Development Authority). In many district towns, such as Fulbaria, it is the local Paurashava (municipality). We prepare the drawings and documents each authority asks for, submit the application, and follow it through queries and revisions.
When you need it
- You are about to build on a plot and need the building plan approved.
- You want to add floors, which usually needs a revised or new approval.
- You are unsure which authority or rules apply to your land.
- An application has been returned with queries that need to be answered.
What's included
- 01
Authority and rule check
Confirming whether RAJUK, GAUK, or a Paurashava controls the plot, and which rules apply.
- 02
Land use clearance
Preparing the land use or location clearance application where the authority requires one.
- 03
Submission drawings
Architectural and structural drawings in the format and scale the authority requires.
- 04
Document preparation
Deed, mutation, khatian, tax receipts, survey, and soil report organised to the authority's checklist.
- 05
Submission and follow-up
Filing the application and responding to queries and site inspections.
- 06
Revised approvals
Applications for additional floors or plan changes on buildings that are already approved.
How it works
- 01
Plot and document check
Land papers are reviewed, and the authority and its rules are confirmed for the plot.
- 02
Drawings
Architectural and structural drawings are prepared to meet the authority's requirements.
- 03
Submission
The application and supporting documents are submitted to the authority.
- 04
Follow-up
Queries and inspections are handled, and revisions are made until a decision is issued.
What you receive
- Submission drawing set
- Site plan, floor plans, elevations, sections, and structural drawings for the application.
- Document checklist
- A list of the papers the authority needs, with what is complete and what is still missing.
- Application file
- The completed application, ready to submit.
- Query responses
- Revised drawings and written responses to any authority comments.
Codes & inputs
- Dhaka Metropolitan Building Construction Rules 2008The building rules applied by RAJUK in its jurisdiction.
- GAUK and Paurashava rulesThe building approval requirements of the Gazipur Development Authority and of each Paurashava.
- BNBC 2020The national building code that the submitted design must satisfy.
Approval decisions, fees, and timelines are set by the authority. We prepare a complete application and follow it up, but we cannot guarantee approval or a timeframe.
Questions about plan approval
Which authority approves my building plan: RAJUK, GAUK, or the Paurashava?
It depends on where the land is. RAJUK covers the Dhaka metropolitan planning area, GAUK covers its designated area in Gazipur, and Paurashavas approve plans within their municipal limits. Some areas have changed jurisdiction over time, so we confirm the correct authority for your plot before preparing the application.
What documents are needed for building plan approval?
Requirements vary by authority, but typically include the deed, mutation and khatian, up-to-date land tax receipts, a land survey, the architectural and structural drawings, and, for larger buildings, a soil report and other clearances. We give you a checklist for your authority and building type at the start.
Do I need a new approval to add floors?
Yes. Adding floors beyond what was approved needs a revised or new approval from the authority, and the structure must be shown to be able to carry the extra floors. We can assess the structure and prepare the application together.
