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Your house should be no closer than six feet (6ft.) (1.83m) from any side or rear boundary, and at least twelve feet (12ft.) (3.65m) from any other house on the same land?
Generally, residences are allowed a maximum of two (2) stories, but this may vary depending on the location, topography of the land and the setback from the side and rear boundaries among other things?
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You can only use on average 40% of the plot coverage of your land?
Section 21 of the Town and Country Planning Act stipulates that the Chief Town Planner should endeavour to give a decision within two (2) months of the date of the application of your house plans?
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You can request that the Chief Town Planner refer your application to the Minister responsible for Town Planning matters to decide on your application if you do not receive a response from him within two (2) months?
You have five (5) years to commence your building after approval of your plans? After that period has passed you will be required to resubmit your plans to the Town and Country Planning Department?
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After planning permission has been granted for any building the Chief Town Planner should be notified in writing of the date on which work is proposed to commence?
There are different types of foundations which can be used; strip, raft and pile, to name a few?
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You should treat your foundation for termites prior to the casting of the concrete footings?
It is best to have electrical and plumbing plans drawn prior to the commencement of construction?