Planning information is free of charge – LASG reiterates

By Moses Adeniyi

The Lagos State Government (LASG) has reiterated that intending Developers in the State have the advantage of obtaining planning information without charges through the Physical Planning Department of its Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development.

The Commissioner for Physical Planning and Urban Development, Dr.Idris Salako, who made this known on Thursday during the presentation of progress report on the Lagos State Electronic Physical Planning System being developed by the Ministry, explained that planning information was important in guiding Developers on the assigned use of sites intended for building construction.

“Planning information gives information on land use and helps reduce infractions in the built environment,” the Commissioner said.

According to him, the State Government had always sustained rendering of planning information as a social service, made available to members of the public at no cost.

He however, urged Lagosians to always avail themselves of service as a prerequisite for determining whether to go ahead or not with a Physical Development Plan in relation to a given site.

The commissioner who stated that by making the service within the reach of Lagosians the State had consistently improved her Ease of Doing Business rating, added that the provision has contributed towards the achievement of the policy thrust of the Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu led Administration, the THEMES agenda, particularly “the Making Lagos a 21st Century Economy” pillar.

“In view of it’s importance, planning information is being considered as an integral part of the ongoing efforts to adopt electronic physical planning system in the State,” Salako said.