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.