The Government Information Center

Introduction
To consider whether permission can be granted for the development activities carried out in places that are not in conformity with the planning and building regulations of the Urban Development Authority according to the topography of the areas declared by the Urban Development Authority and to obtain a Development Permit accordingly.

This service can be obtained from the following divisions and provincial offices:
Western Province Division
Central Province Office
Southern Province Office
North-Western Province Office
Sabaragamuwa Province Office
Uva Province Office
North Central Province Office
Eastern Province Office
Northern Province Office

Eligibility
1.Ownership of land/ property or
2. “qualified person” in terms of the planning and building regulations published in the gazette notification No.392/9 of 1986 (dated 30/10/1986)should Certify the application

From where�an application can be obtained?
Applications can be obtained from the Western Province Division and all the Provincial Offices of the UDA

Application Fee
Free of charge.

Hours for submitting applications
From 9.00 am to 3.00pm – Every working day

Service Charge
Residential Rs. 2240/- (Including VAT)
Subdivision of Land Depends on the area of the Land
Commercial Rs.5,600/- (Including VAT)

Time taken to provide the service
A normal permit can be issued within 15 working days.

Supporting documents required
1.A copy of the Survey Plan of the Land
2.Application Duly Filled
3.Rough sketch of the route to access the land
4.Documents requested by UDA depending on the requirement

Staff Officers in charge of the service

Western Province Office

Central Province Office

North Western Province Office

Southern Province Office

Uva Province Office

North Central Province Office

Eastern Province Office

Sabaragamuwa Province Office

Northern Province Office

Specimen application
Specimen of a completed application
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