How to Get Your House Map Approved in Mirpur

Who approves house maps in Mirpur?

In Mirpur city the Mirpur Development Authority (MDA) approves building plans in its controlled areas; in other towns it is the municipal committee, development authority or the housing society. Always check which body controls your plot before you design.

Documents usually needed

• Proof of ownership (registry / fard / allotment letter) and CNIC copies
• Site plan showing the plot, road widths and neighbours
• Architectural drawings — plans of every floor, sections and elevations — signed by a registered architect or engineer
• Structural drawings signed by a PEC-registered structural engineer (required for most double-storey and all commercial buildings)
• Soil investigation report for bigger buildings
• Approval fee challan and any NOCs the authority asks for

The usual steps

1. Get a topographic survey so the drawings match the real plot.
2. Have the design made to the authority's bye-laws (setbacks, covered area, height, parking).
3. Submit the file and pay the fee.
4. Site inspection by the authority.
5. Corrections, if any, then the approval letter and stamped drawings.

Tips

Fees, forms and bye-laws change — confirm the current list with the office before you submit. Never start construction before approval: unapproved buildings can be fined, sealed or refused utility connections. We prepare approval drawings and follow the file for our clients.

General guidance from Kataria Engineering. Rules and prices change — ask us for advice on your own project.