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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
You are required to go through the processes in stages as highlighted in the three major stages. Some steps within each stage can be carried concurrently to reduce processing time. These steps are highlighted within the processes itself.
In some of the services, the authorities will work with one other agencies to process the application. This ensures that the processing is carried out more efficiently. This is the case with applications submitted to the Department of Town and Country Planning and the local authorities (E.g. Suva City Council).
Yes. In such cases, please email the Fiji Roads Authority for pre-consultation at planning@fijiroads.org
For major developments of a certain size and complexity, authorities are required to conduct progress inspections. These inspections ensure that the construction adheres with previously approved plans. These inspections also allow developers to reduce the amount of time taken for the final inspection before obtaining the Certificate for Occupancy.
Copies of approved plans from the Department of Town and Country Planning’s records are made available to landowners and leaseholders at a fee of FJD15.50.
Yes. The Director Town and Country Planning has the discretion under the Town Planning Act General Provisions 1999 to relax the requirements of the provisions of the town planning schemes.
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STAGE 1: DEVELOPMENT PERMISSION
Forms (Obtaining Construction Permits)
SERVICE NAME
Application for In-principle Approval to develop the site
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Suva City Council and Department Town and Country Planning
STAGE 2: BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL
SERVICE NAME
Application for Approval to develop the site
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Suva City Council and Department Town and Country Planning
SERVICE NAME
Processing of Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Department of Environment
FORMS / E-SERVICE
SERVICE NAME
New Water Connection Application and Water Waste Connection Application
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Water Authority of Fiji
SERVICE NAME
Lodgement of Engineering Plans
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Department Town and Country Planning and Energy Fiji Ltd
FORMS / E-SERVICE
Application for Development Permission (Inclusive of all Engineering Plans)
SERVICE NAME
Application for Structural Fire Safety New Development Approval
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
National Fire Authority
SERVICE NAME
Workplace Design Vetting of Plans for New Buildings, Alterations of Existing Buildings and Demolition Works for Buildings that will be used as a workplace
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
National Occupational Health and Safety Services
FORMS / E-SERVICE
SERVICE NAME
Application for Approval to construct on site for the purpose requested by the applicant – Building Permit
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Suva City Council
STAGE 2: BUILDING PLAN APPROVAL
SERVICE NAME
Application for Inspection of foundation work/ structure/ roof/ project completion
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Suva City Council
FORMS / E-SERVICE
Refer to correspondences from Stage 2
SERVICE NAME
Inspection and Connection of New Customer/ Electrical Installation OR Progress Inspections for New Building/Complex
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Energy Fiji Ltd / Regulatory
FORMS / E-SERVICE
SERVICE NAME
New Water Connection Application
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Water Authority of Fiji
FORMS / E-SERVICE
SERVICE NAME
Application for Structural Fire Safety Compliance Certificates
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
National Fire Authority
OTHER APPLICATIONS (IF REQUIRED)
SERVICE NAME
Application for Amendment to Scheme for the purpose requested by the applicant
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Suva City Council
FORMS / E-SERVICE
SERVICE NAME
Application for Subdivision of Land for the purpose requested by the applicant
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Suva City Council
SERVICE NAME
Request for Corridor Access Request (CAR)
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
Fiji Roads Authority (FRA)
FORMS / E-SERVICE
SERVICE NAME
Registration & Commissioning of Plants (Lifts & Escalators)
AGENCY / DEPARTMENT
National Occupational Health and Safety Services
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