Building Plan Approval

1 Name of Approval / NoC/

Building Plan Approval
Licence/ Registration
2 Competent Authority Commissioner of Concerned ULB/UDA
3 Applicability Criteria Any kind of Construction on land
4 Stage Pre-Establishment

SLA/ Number of Days 15 days

5
6 PRIMARY DOCUMENTS:

• Photographs showing access roads.

• Master plan/ILUP extract indicating the site.
• Link documents (Attested by Gazette Officer/Notary).
• Latest Encumbrance Certificate issued by Registration Department.
• Self-Attested copies of Ownership Documents-lease-deed/sale deed etc.
giving the physical description of the plot/property.
• A Declaration cum undertaking and Indemnity bond by the
Owner/Builder/Developer/LTP in the prescribed Form (Annexure-3).
• Sign Drawing Plan Pdf and Application Form of Owner.
• Sign Drawing Plan Pdf and Application Form Of LTP.

ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Documents Required
• Soil test report issued by Empaneled consultant /licensed by the local
authority.
• Structural Stability certificate issued by Licensed Structural Engineer.
• Comprehensive Insurance Policy for 3 years.
• N.O.C. & approved plans from Andhra Pradesh State Disasters Response &
Fire Services Department.
• Extract of Road Development Plan / Junction Improvement Plan, if any
(scale 1:100) in drawing.
• NALA conversion proceeding.
• Notarized affidavit with SRO stamping or registered mortgage deed
handing over10% of BUA in any approved floor and clearly marking the
same in the drawing.
• An undertaking on a Stamp Paper of Rs.100/-duly signed by the owner and
builder specifying that no flat or built-up area shall be given possession to
 the purchaser/tenant unless they obtain the occupancy certificate from
the local authority and provide all regular service connections.
• Structural designs and drawings prepared duly taking the soil bearing
capacity into consideration and certified by qualified Structural
Engineer/Consultant Firm empaneled with/licensed by the local authority.
• Registered Gift deed in favor of road widening portion to corporation free
of cost.
• Copy of AP* (AP ONE STAR) compliance, sealed and signed by AP
Empaneled Architect with MAUD and NREDCAP or Bureau of Energy
Efficiency Empaneled Architect.

7 Form Submission To be applied online only through https://www.apindustries.gov.in/

8 Procedure for getting license User manual - Annexed
9 1. ULB – For site less than 200sqm – Rs. 3,000
2. ULB – For site more than 200sqm - Rs. 10,000
Fee & Mode of Payment
3. UDA – For site less than 300sqm – Rs. 3,000
4. UDA – For site more than 300sqm - Rs. 10,000
Online Development Permission
Management System

User Manual
For
Building Permissions
 Contents
1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................. 2
2 Getting Started ........................................................................................................................................ 3
3 User Login ................................................................................................................................................ 4
3.1 After login ............................................................................................................................................ 5
4 Apply for Building Permissions ................................................................................................................ 5
4.1 Online submission of Application ........................................................................................................ 5
4.2 NOC integrations ............................................................................................................................... 13
4.2.1 External Fire NOC: ............................................................................................................................. 13
4.2.2 Airport Authority of India (AAI) NOC: ............................................................................................... 15
4.3 Initial fee payment............................................................................................................................. 17
4.4 Drawing Scrutiny ............................................................................................................................... 19
4.5 Payments ........................................................................................................................................... 21
4.6 Proceeding Letter .............................................................................................................................. 21
5 Post verification ..................................................................................................................................... 22
5.1 Application verification by TP Staff ................................................................................................... 22
5.1.1 APDPMS Mobile App for Site Inspection by BI/TPS/ADM/AADM .................................................... 22
5.1.2 Submission of Site inspection report & remarks............................................................................... 23
5.2 Approval by the commissioner/VC .................................................................................................... 35
....................................................................................................................................................................... 36

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1 Introduction

This help manual designed for new users and existing users, by helping them with the step by step
process involved while applying for a new proposal or to know the present status of their applications
and what are the steps to be taken while applying.

Some (or all) of the details provided in this manual may not be the same in website, as the website
updates regularly, to provide you a hassle-free experience and easy user interface. Small changes may
occur to the process after update but the process flow is same.

Before applying, please refer to GO’s & Acts, procedures for submission of building and layout
permissions through DPMS system, guidelines for submission of building and layout plans.

ULBs and UDAs are not responsible for the incorrect information entered by the applicant / when the
application is rejected due to insufficient requirements

To avoid mistakes & to apply successfully, please check notifications and latest updates provided in
DPMS website.

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2 Getting Started

 Open your web browser

 In the address bar at the top, typewww.apdpms.ap.gov.in

 Eservice –provides relevant information such as G.Os, Circulars, guidelines etc of online
DPMS

 Dashboards – displays the statewide analytics of building permissions, Layout permissions

and occupancy certificate of all 110 Ulbs and UDAs

 Feedback – displays feedback form for user suggestions/grievances

 Search application – verify the status of your application without Login

 Find your local body – directs to the selected ULBs to apply for permissions

 DTCP , CRDA and UDA – directs to the selected UDA to apply for permissions

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3 User Login

1. Select District from the dropdown

list. All ULBs for the selected
district will be displayed under
Local body

2. Select ULB name from Local body

3. Click on “Start your application

application”

4. Navigates to the Login page

5. Enter User Name, Password and

captcha

6. Click on “Login” button

Note: User cannot login until their

account is successfully activated

7. After successful login the LTP will

be directed to his console/
dashboard to submit application,
view status, make payments etc

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3.1 After login
 Separate console/ dashboard is provided to the User to apply, view application status &
make payments for the applications and download approval letters and plans.
 By default, draft applications page will be displayed.

To the left side of the page you can see menu options.

 Application Submission
 Application status
 Proceeding status
 occupancy files

4 Apply for Building Permissions

4.1 Online submission of Application
1. In the left side menu options
 Go to application submission >Draft applications
 select “Create New”button at Top Right Corner
 Select “Building Permission”

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 2. Directs to the application – Proposal Info page

 Case type : should select the case type as mentioned below

o New – for construction of new building
o Revision –ifif user wants to make any changes in the approved drawing
o Alteration addition exiting
exiting- Building exists but proposes to construct additional floors
o Demolition and reconstruction – demolish existing building and construct new building
 Permission type
o For the information of your permission type such as Building Permission/Open
Layout/Group Development.
velopment.
 Application type
o Private- Toapplypply the Permission fo
for site falls under other than Government Land
o Govt Land – To apply the permission for site falls under Government Land.
 Locality/Village
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 o If Site falls under Local Bodies - Select the site location as per Master Plan
o If Site Falls under UDAs – Select the site Village & Gram panchayat as per
ZDP/Master Plan.
 Nature of site – select correct nature of site as rules and fee are generated on this input.
Note: application may be revoked due to wrong input of data
 Land usezone :Select the correct land use as per ZDP/Master Plan
 Land sub use zone :Select the sub use zone if applicable as per ZDP/Master Plan
 Proposed use :Select the proposed use as per Land use zone & Zoning Regulation.
( Example : if Land use is residential, must be selected residential proposed use ).
 Proposed activity :Proposed activity to be shown depend upon proposed use.
 Click on “Save&Continue”, a temporary BA number will generate.
 Once the Proposal Info got saved then other tabs are enabled

3. EnterPlot Detailstab and Click on Save button after filling the correct information of Plot/Site Details
Proposed Construction(sq.mtr)
o Proposed plotArea - Enter the proposed site area for building permissions, ensure
that proposed site area should be same as on document and ground.
o Total area as per documents– Enterthe site area as mentioned in Ownership
document.
o Total area as on ground - Enter area as on ground
o Plot structure – Proposed Structure size and Height should be selected
o Proposed Built-up Area - same area as mentioned in the drawing should be provided
o Is compound wall proposed (yes/No) – If yes should be provided in Running meter
o Is TDR applicable for the proposal? yes /No
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  If you want to utilize the tdr bonds tthen you can select as Yes.
 Window will popup to add TDR details.

Enter bond details and extent you are using for drawing and payment
adjustment.
 after entering details TDR
TDR, close the pop up window
o Site details
 Whether site abuts any existing road
road? yes /No. – Select the
 Status of road – Select the road whether public /private as per site condition.
 Nature of Road – Select the nature of road as per abutting to the site.
 Width of approach Road – Enter the width of Existing road width in Mtr.
 Is plot nearby
by religious structure ? yes /No. if yes, Should get the NOC from
National Monument Authority.
 Is plot in the vicinity of aerodrome ? yes /No. If Yes, You can apply to NAAI.
 Is buildings which are in the vicinity of waterbodies/railways
waterbodies/railways?? yes /No. NOC
needs to be upload as required.

o Schedule of boundaries
 Should be Select
Selected the Site boundaries type such as Vacant Land/Plot
No./Existing Building/Road for 4 Directions ( North/South/East/West ).

4. Fill Applicant info Details and click on Save button

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 Provide the applicant information such as name/firm’s name, Address and contact details.
This tab is divided into three sections named, Licensed technical personnel's information ,
applicant's information and structural engineer information.

Note: This name is going to be reflected on all the letters which will be issued by the
corporation. This information will not be changed once application is submitted.

 LTP Information – these details are fetched from the system and displayed for your
information
 Applicant information
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 o Application for self use or selling purpose ?
 If “Selling”
Selling”
 Firm/developer Name
o License number
o Owner/applicant Name
o Address – Door No, Street , City and district details
o Aadhar number

5. Attach building drawing in Drawing Tab

Hereyoucansubmitthepreformatted(pre
eyoucansubmitthepreformatted(pre-DCR)AutoCADdrawingfileofyourproposal.
DCR)AutoCADdrawingfileofyourproposal.
Itacceptsonlyfileformatswith.dwgtypeextension.
Thisfileissuedtoverifyyourproposalplan,whetheritmeetsalltherequirementsoritisviolatingr
ules.Tosubmityourdrawing

 ClickSelectfiles. Apopupwindowappears,clickSelect
Apopupwindowappears,clickSelect.
 Choosetherespectivedrawing file(.dwg)fromyourcomputerandclickOpen.
Thedrawinggetsuploadedandthedateofuploadisdisplayedtotherightofyourattachmen
t.
 Please refer Predcr manual for any clarifications on AUTOCAD drawing

6. Fill Applicationchecklist and click on save and continue

Thissectionconsistsofquestions(Yes/No)relatedtosubmissionofNOCsbasedonvicinity(areanea
rbyorsurrounding)oftheproposalsite.
yorsurrounding)oftheproposalsite. Iftheproposalsiteisneartoanygovernmentproperty,
Naturalresources,waterbodies,Monum
Naturalresources,waterbodies,Monuments,Gas/pipelines,HighTension
ents,Gas/pipelines,HighTension lines,etc.,the
applicant/ownershouldobtainNOC(Noobjectioncertificate)fromtheir specific
authoritiesandsubmitacopy(PDFformatonly)in
authoritiesandsubmitacopy(PDFformatonly)inDocumentssection.

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  Ensure correct details are provided as application is processed based on the inputs
provided by the User.
 Document checklist is generated based on values selected in the checklist
Note: Application can be revoked if wrong data is entered

7. Attach Primary and additional documents from Documents Tab

submittherequireddocumentsonline(inpdfformatonly).Thedocumentsrequiredarebasedonth
etypeofyourproposalandtheinformation/detailsyouhaveprovidedinprevioussections.Ifyouwi
shtochangethedetailsprovidedb
shtochangethedetailsprovidedbyyouintheprevioussections,youcangoback,
editandsavethechanges.

 Attach Primary and additional documents and click on Save

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  Note: please ensure valid documents are uploaded in the system

8. Apply for NOCs

In this section, you can apply for required NOCs.

Please refer NOC integration section 4.2 of this document

9. Enter mortgage details in others tab and click “Save and Continue” button
If Proposal has the contactors risk policy details and is applicable for mortgage, then you
can fill the details in the others tab. One can fill this tab before the drawing is passed in
rules or even after the drawing is passed in rules

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  Notarized Affidavit no
no- As mentioned in the mortgage document
 Notarized Affidavit Date - Date specified in the mortgage document
 Plot count – Number of plots mortgaged
 Area- Total Mortgage area as specified in the layout plan
 Mortgage Plot Nos – provide the plot numbers that are mortgaged

4.2 NOC integrations

In this section, you can apply for required NOCs.

4.2.1 External Fire NOC:

 After Scrutiny, AutoDCR identifies that this proposal attracts NOC from fire department
basing on building height and proposed activity
 upload NOC if you have it, else you can apply from DPMS system for NOC from Fire
Department

 To obtain NOC online select ““No” button

 Click on ‘Apply
Apply for fire NOC permission
permission’ button

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  Application automatically redirects to Fire Department Portal where you can fill
remaining details and submit the application for Provisional NOC.

 Once the Fire Department offofficials have issued NOC then it will be visible
isible in your console
automatically.. Also Status and Remarks of Fire Department are updated.
updated

 On clicking the View NOC Letter, LTP can check and download the Provisional Fire NOC.
NOC

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4.2.2 Airport Authority of India (AAI) NOC:
You can apply for NOC from AAI from DPMS system.

This NOC option is enabled when you select a question “whether the plot is in the vicinity of
Aerodrome as Yes” in site details section of application form

 Once Drawing Scrutiny is passed in AutoDCR, then a module to aapply

pply for AAI NOC is
enabled.

 Enter
nter the Site Elevation (AMSL) in Mtr.
Note: AAI has provided a NOCAS Map module to help you get accurate elevation details.
 Enter the Latitude & Longitude Coordinates of 4 corners of the plot

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  For any query, he can directly access the AAI home page for more clarity.

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  Once NOC is issued by AAI, then the Status, Reference Document, AAI Application No.,
Remarks, etc.,are visible in DPMS Portal.

4.3 Initial fee payment

 LTP/applicant has to pay an initial payment depending upon the site area.
o Rs. 3000/- for site area <= 300s
300sq.Mts
o Rs. 10,000/- for site area >300 sqmts.
 System will generate the Challan for Initial fee which can be viewed in payment tab

 Click on “Pay now” to make the ppayment

 Page directs to online payment gateway

Online payments
 User can make payment through ICICI or CFMS gateway
Payment can be made through
 Net banking
 Debit/credit card
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  NEFT/RTGS

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  Once the payment is done then you can proceed the file to send for scrutiny.

10. Submit application

 Click on Send for scrutiny button to submit the drawing for AutoScuriny

 BA Number will be generated .This number is used for future communication purposes
 File will be displayed under “Submitted Applications” menu option of LTP console

4.4 Drawing Scrutiny

After drawing is scrutinized LTP and Applicant will receive an SMS Alerts to their registered
mobile number
Drawing Failed
In case, the scrutiny is unsuccessful/ failed,
 Application is displayed under left menu option -Objected Filessays that “Drawings has
failed in rules”
 Select the application and Click scrutiny report to verify the details
 Correct the drawing and resubmit the application

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 Drawing Passed
When drawing is passed
assed in rules, syste
systemm generates drawing pdf and scrutiny report
 View /download scrutiny report and building plan

 Verify all details, upload

pload pending documents (if any) and submit application for final
payment

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4.5 Payments
Fee (budget head wise) will be generated
generatedautomatically
automatically and can be viewed in payments tab

 Note: please verify the fee details before making the payment. For any
changes/corrections in fee request has to be raised in RTS
RTS.
 Separate challans are generated for separate department.. Part payment option is also
available in the system

Online Payments
Please Refer section 4.3 online payments of this document.

4.6 Proceeding Letter

 After total payment is done, Proceedingis generated automatically and fileis forwarded to
the concerned Town planning st staff for verification.
 In TP staff dashboard/console the application is displayed under left side menu-
menu
“Received/Proceeding Issued
Issued”
 In LTP console file is displayed under left side menu - “Proceeding issued”
 LTP can select the application and down
download /print the proceedings

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5 Post verification
5.1 Application verification by TP Staff
After proceeding is generated, application is automatically forwarded to the concerned Town
Planning Staff as per the mapped location.

5.1.1 APDPMS Mobile App for Site Inspection by BI/TPS/ADM/AADM

o APDPMS app can be downloaded from Play store.

o Find your local body/CRDA/UDAs & Enter the login credentials to access the Mobile
Application.
o To inspect/View the applications tap on the due for visits from Mobile Dashboard.
o To start the Inspection, tap on the required Building Application No.

o Click on Attach Photo → Select the Direction →Click on take photo → Select the default
camera application → Capture the Photo → there after click on Upload.
o For all directions the same procedure has to be carried out.
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 o After attaching the photos if you click on “View Photo” you can able to get the Lat-Long
information for all the directions.
o You can fill the inspection report from the mobile app or else can be done through Browser.

5.1.2 Submission of Site inspection report & remarks

5.1.2.1 Login to User Console:

o Click on this link :http://www.apdpms.ap.gov.in:8085/BPAMSClient/

o Enter the ULB/UDA Name to get the login page

o Enter User Name, Password and captcha

o Click on “Login” button

o Note: User cannot login until their account is successfully activated

o After successful login the Officers will be directed to his console/ dashboard to review the
applications, recommendations, Endorsement, etc.,

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 o To get the applications list, click on the “Received/Proceeding Issued” Tab from the left side menu of
Application Status.
o Click on Required Building Application no. to start the post verification.

o After clicking the Building Application No.you will get the all the action buttons & Application
Tabs.
o If You click on the “Application Form” you will get the all details of application submitted by the
Applicant.
o You can get the Basic information from the “Proposal info” tab such as Proposed Use, Proposed
Activity, etc.,

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 o Click on “Plot Details” tab to verify the entire details of site which was filled by the applicant.

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5.1.2.2 Drawing Tab
 Click on the *****.dwg to download the AutoCAD drawing in the column of Drawing Name.
 To view the scrutiny report click on the view link from the column of report.
 To download the Approved Drawing Pdf click on the view link from the column of Drawing
Pdf.
 Remarks & Recommendation
• Recommendation – After completion of drawing verification you should give the
recommendation Approval/Shortfall/Revoke.
• Any other observation (Remarks) – You can fill the observation note/Remarks for
your recommendation.
• Click on “Save Recommendation” to save the remarks.

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 o Click on Application checklist to get the questionnaires for required additional documents which was
filled by the applicant.

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5.1.2.3 Documents Tab
 Primary Documents – Mandatory documents for all Building Permission applications.
• Click on “View files” to download the attached documents.
• After verifying the each document select the action Approved/Short as required and
there after click on “Verify Primary” to save the Primary document verification.
• Alert window “Document(s) Saved Successfully !” will be displayed.
• Each Document needs to be verified with recommendation whether the attached
documents are valid or not.
• Remarks – You can write the remarks for each document if required.
 Additional Documents – Documents has been generated based on Application Checklist.
• Same Procedure has to be carried out to verify the additional documents.
 Conditional Documents – Conditional documents can be used to raise the shortfall
Additional documents which was not submitted the documents in Primary/Additional
Documents.
• Conditional Documents option will be displayed after saving the document Remarks
& Recommendation as shortfall.
• Click on Conditional Document & Enter the document name as required & then
after click save button.

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 o Click on “Apply for NOCs” to view the Fire/Irrigation NOCs if applicant has applied.

5.1.2.4 Payments
 Click on challan number to get the challan details with calculation help which was generated
by the system.
 Click on Endorsement challan to raise the shortfall amount.
 Enter the value in the column of amount by authority & click on “Save Challan”.

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5.1.2.5 Site Inspection

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  Site Inspection Checklist-Select/Fill the all the checklist as on site.
 Observation: Recommend the whether all the fields are satisfied & select
Ok/Shortfall/ShowCause/Revoke.
 To save the checklist click on “Save” button.
 Select the Recommendation Approve/Revoke/ShowCause.
 Click on “Sign & Submit” to publish the inspection report
Note : Signed Reports cannot be modified.

5.1.2.6 Letter
 All type of letter will be shown here such as Proceeding Letter/Stop Work
Order/Endorsement Letter, etc.,

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  Stop Work Order – SWO Will be generated any objections are found from the

recommendations.

 Endorsement Letter – Will be generated for Shortfall Documents & Endorsement Challan.

 Sign in to letter to publish Endorsement letter.

 Same Procedure has to be carried out to all the objection letters .

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5.1.2.7 Notesheet
 Describe the overall recommendations for the required Building Application.

 After filling the Notesheet click on Save button.

 You can attach the any documents for reference to higher officers in Attachment.
 Click on Publish button to generate the Notesheet.

 Click on View enlarge to download the notesheet.

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5.2 Approval by the commissioner/VC
 After recommendations from officers, the file is forwarded to the commissioner

 Select “Review Proceeding” from left menu option.

 Displays the list of files pending for approval
 Select the file from the list

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  Verify the recommendations/remarks given by his officers and selects
o “Approve” – proceedings are verified
o “Revoke” – to reject the TLP proceedings
o “Showcause”- Generate the show cause letter before revoking the permission
o “Shortfall” – Generate the shortfall letter if any shortfalls identified in application
o After verify the all the Recommendations, if need to approve, click on “Verify Proceeding”.
o Once Verified the application, Status will be Updated as Verified.

o Approved files will be shown in Verified Tab from the left side Menu of Proceeding Status.
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