Dealing with Construction Permits in Brunei Darussalam

Overview

Brunei Darussalam has a score of 89.9, ranking 2nd among East Asia & Pacific economies and 54th globally in dealing with construction permits according to the World Bank’s Doing Business report.

Procedures and Timeframe

• Procedures: There are 20 procedures required to deal with construction permits in Brunei Darussalam.
• Time: The time required to complete these procedures is 83 days.

Costs Associated

• Cost: The cost of dealing with construction permits is 1.8% of the warehouse value.

Procedures Involved

Here are the procedures involved in dealing with construction permits:

• Obtaining a copy of the survey plan • Validating the survey plan and drawing the topographical map by a private land surveyor • Conducting a geotechnical study/soil test • Hiring an accredited checker to check compliance of building plans • Hiring a resident technical officer to conduct inspections during construction • Obtaining planning control approval from the Town and Country Planning Department • Obtaining approval from the Fire Department • Obtaining building control approval of building works from ABCi (Building department) • Obtaining building permit from ABCi • Supervising qualified person submits the notice of completion of all piling works • Supervising qualified person submits a certificate stating that the building works have been carried out under his supervision • Builder submits the Builder’s Completion Certificate

Important Notes

These procedures and costs are subject to change, and it is recommended to consult the official Doing Business report or contact relevant authorities in Brunei Darussalam for the most up-to-date information.