Eko Atlantic City Permit Approval Process — Interactive Flow Diagram showing 5 stages from Preliminary Design Approval to Certificate of Completion

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Eko Atlantic City — Permit Approval Process

Based on PABR Issue 02 (Nov 2024) · CWRR 2025 · Minimum Structural Parameters (Feb 2026)

EACML Official Flow
1
PDA
2
FDA
3
TBP
4
FBP
✦
Certificate
Permit Stages — Click any stage to expand
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Stage 0 — Land Possession (Prerequisites before any permit)

  • Allocation Paper / Deed of Assignment from South Energyx Nigeria Ltd (SENL)
  • Plot Regulation Sheet (FAR, plot coverage, height limits — specific to your plot)
  • Official Survey Plan (Lagos State Surveyor General)
  • Joint Inspection Report — boundary verification with EACML surveyor
  • Certificate of Survey (Appendix N) — issued by EACML after boundary confirmation
1
PDA
Preliminary Design Approval
₦3,400 /m² land Validity: 1 Year 4 mandatory docs
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Required Documents
📐
Concept Design Package (Appendix JJ, Package A) — Site plan, floor plans, all elevations, sections, street schematic elevation, 3D CGI. PDF + DWG, 2 electronic copies, black & white
MAND
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Building Information Form (Annex 1 / Fire Req. Sheet) — gross/net areas per use, storeys, floor heights, parking count, FAR calculation
MAND
📝
PDA Application Form — Appendix C (official request, stamped by ARCON-registered architect)
MAND
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Fee Receipt — ₦3,400 per m² of land area from EACML treasury
MAND
Review Status Flow
🔵 Submitted → 🔶 Under Review → 🔶 Design Review → ✅ PDA Approved (Appendix D)
↓ if issues
📋 More Info Required → 🔄 Resubmitted
Key Compliance Checks at PDA
Setback (Road-side)
≥ 6 m
Setback (All other sides)
≥ 6 m (GF)
Coverage / FAR
Per Lot Reg. Sheet
Fire Resistance (≤18m)
1-hour (R60)
2
FDA
Final Design Approval
₦1,550 /m³ volume Validity: 4 Years 9 mandatory + 4 conditional
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Required Documents
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Schematic Design Package (Appendix JJ B.1 Arch / B.2 Struct / B.3 MEP+Elec) — 5 A3 hard copies + PDF + DWG, black & white
MAND
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Soil Investigation Report (Appendix L) — signed/stamped by COREN geotechnical engineer + EACML Soil Approval Certificate
MAND
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Consultant Appointment Letters (Appendix K) — ARCON/COREN-registered, with Professional Indemnity Insurance
MAND
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Peer Review Reports — Fire Life Safety (Annex 17), Structural, and MEP (Appendix KK) by EACML-approved third-party consultant
MAND
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FDA Fee Receipt — ₦1,550/m³ building volume (less PDA deposit already paid)
MAND
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FDA Application Form — Appendix E (submitted on completion of detailed schematic design)
MAND
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Traffic Impact Assessment (TIA) — required if parking exceeds 100 cars (PABR §12.7)
COND
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Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) — required for plots > 50,000 m², petroleum storage, or large educational facilities (PABR §12.8)
COND
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Acoustic Report (PABR Ch.17 / LASEPA 2024) — noise ≤55 dBA day, ≤45 dBA night at plot boundary
COND
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Shoring Drawings — required if excavation exceeds regulatory depth
COND
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Architectural Scale Model 1:500 — for display at EAC Sales Office
MAND
Key Structural Parameters (Minimum Structural Parameters 2026)
Design Life
100 Years (S6)
Design Wind (3s gust)
45 m/s
Min Concrete (Piles)
C30/37, SRC
Min Cover (Piles)
75 mm
Chloride Exposure
XS2 / XS3
Fire Struct (>18m)
2-hour (R120)
Review Status Flow
🔵 Submitted → 🔶 Under Review → 🔍 Peer Review → ✅ FDA Approved (Appendix F)
3
TBP
Temporary Building Permit
Included in FDA fee Validity: 2 Years Piling & excavation only
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Purpose

TBP authorises piling and shoring/excavation works only. Full superstructure construction is NOT permitted under TBP. Issued while detailed design (FBP drawings) is still being completed.

Required Documents
📝
Structural Engineer Undertaking (Appendix P) — commitment to supervise piling and shoring; stamped by COREN structural engineer
MAND
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TBP Application Form — Appendix G (formal request for piling works approval)
MAND
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Non-Working Pile Load Test (PLT) Results — 1 test per 200 piles; load > 2.5× SWL; min 21 days curing before PLT; Mudiame International calibration only
MAND
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Non-Working Pile Integrity Test (PIT) — min 7 days curing. For piles > 25m: Crosshole Sonic Logging (CSL) on 10% of piles instead of PIT
MAND
Key Inspection Triggers (CWRR 2025)
Notice Before Start
7 Days written
Site Engineers
≥1 (or 2 if >5000m²)
Working Hours
07:30–18:30 M–F
Saturday Hours
07:30–16:00 only
Outcome
🔵 Submitted → 🔶 Reviewed → ✅ TBP Issued (Appendix H)
4
FBP
Final Building Permit
Included in FDA fee Expires with FDA Full construction approved
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Purpose

FBP is the final regulatory approval allowing full superstructure construction. All design, structural, and safety requirements must be confirmed before FBP is issued. Requires 100% Design Development (DD) drawings.

Required Documents
📐
Detailed Design (DD) Package (Appendix JJ C.1 Arch / C.2 Struct / C.3 MEP) — 100% construction drawings, PDF + DWG + 2 A2 hard copies
MAND
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Piling Report — stamped by supervising structural engineer; includes PLT results, PIT results, concrete and rebar test results (CWRR 2025)
MAND
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Working Pile Load Test — 1 per 100 piles of same diameter/depth; load = 150% SWL; settlement < 20mm; rebound > 50%
MAND
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Working Pile Integrity Test results
MAND
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Certificate of Completion of Piling and Shoring Works — Appendix R
MAND
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Supervising Consultant Appointment Letters (Appendix S) — Architect, Structural, MEP
MAND
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FBP Application Form — Appendix I
MAND
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Facade Materials Schedule — full spec for fire (A2-s1,d0 Class) and durability evaluation. Note: Alucobond BANNED >11m; EPS insulation BANNED
MAND
Stage Inspection Points (CWRR 2025)
EACML inspects at: Piling → Foundation → Tanking (waterproofing) → Lintel → Typical slabs & columns → Roofing → Fire/emergency systems commissioning
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FINAL
Certificate of Completion & Fitness for Habitation
Per scope Fire Cert: 1 Year renewable 7 prerequisites
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Prerequisites (must be completed first)
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Certificate of Completion of Piling/Shoring Works — Appendix R
PREREQ
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Certificate of Completion of Structural Works — Appendix T (includes Soundness Report, Appendix T1)
PREREQ
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Certificate of Plot Demarcation Re-Verification
PREREQ
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Request for Structural Works Approval (Appendix T) — structural soundness report from supervising consultant
PREREQ
Documents to Submit
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Request for CFH — Appendix U
MAND
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Compliance Report — prepared and stamped by ALL supervising consultants confirming compliance with all EACML approvals
MAND
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Fire Safety Report — by approved third-party consultant confirming fire code compliance (triggers Fire Certificate issuance)
MAND
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Permanent Fencing Permit — Appendix GG/HH (fence drawings, survey plan, shoring plan must be submitted separately first)
COND
EACML Final Inspection Verifies
Rentable spaces · Parking provisions · Setbacks · Fire systems · Metering systems · Facade · General compliance · Testing/commissioning of all installed systems
Outcome
📋 Request (App U) → 🔍 EACML Inspection → 🏆 CFH Issued (App V)
→ After CFH: Apply to EUNL for utility connections (water, power, telecom)

Quick Reference

Eko Atlantic Permit System — PABR Issue 02

Document Types
Mandatory — required for submission acceptance
Conditional — required if threshold is met
Prerequisite — must exist before this stage

⚠️ Critical PABR Prohibitions

  • Boreholes strictly prohibited — use EUNL water supply only
  • Soakaways not permitted — connect to EUNL sewage network
  • Alucobond (ACM) panels banned above 11 m unless proven A2-s1,d0
  • EPS/PSE external insulation banned — use Rockwool or glass wool
  • Wooden/bamboo scaffolding banned — all metallic systems only
  • On-site concrete water addition banned — voids strength guarantee

💰 Fee Summary (PABR Ch. 13)

  • PDA: ₦3,400 per m² of land area
  • FDA/TBP/FBP: ₦1,550 per m³ of building volume (less PDA deposit)
  • Renovation: 25% of prevailing fee, pro-rata to renovation area
  • Modification to FBP: pro-rata to scope of change

📐 Key Regulatory Values

  • Setback (road-side): 6 m minimum (GF & basement)
  • Setback (neighbours): 6 m at GF; 0 m at basement
  • Wind (3-sec gust): 45 m/s, Terrain Cat. 0
  • Noise (day/night): 55 / 45 dBA at plot boundary
  • Min groundwater storage: 2 days capacity
  • PLT for working piles: 1 per 100 piles, 150% SWL
  • Aviation lights: mandatory above 50 m
  • TIA required: parking > 100 cars
  • EIA required: plot area > 50,000 m²

Within-Stage Review Decision

Each stage follows the same internal review loop:

📤 Application Submitted
🔶 Officer — Under Review
Complete & Compliant?
NO ✗
📋 More Info Required
🔄 Applicant Resubmits
↑ loops back to review
YES ✓
✅ Stage Approved
→ Advance to Next Stage
At any point, application may be:
❌ Rejected (fatal deficiency) 🔙 Withdrawn

🏗️ CWRR 2025 — Construction Stage Inspections

After FBP, EACML inspects at mandatory stage notifications:

  • Piling commencement (7 days notice required)
  • Foundation level
  • Tanking / basement waterproofing
  • Lintel level
  • Typical floor slabs & columns
  • Roof structure
  • Fire & emergency systems commissioning
Governing Regulatory Documents
PABR — Planning & Building Regulations
Issue 02 · Nov 2024
CWRR — Construction Works Rules & Regulations
Issue 02 · Aug 2025
Minimum Structural Parameters
Edition 01, Issue 02 · Feb 2026
Code of Practice — Structural Concrete
EACML
LASEPA Environmental Noise Standards
2024
Key Appendices Reference
Appendix A
Lot Regulation Sheet
Appendix C / D
PDA Request / Approval
Appendix E / F
FDA Request / Approval
Appendix G / H
TBP Request / Permit
Appendix I / J
FBP Request / Permit
Appendix JJ
Drawing Package Spec (A/B/C)
Appendix K / L
Consultant Appoint. / Soil Report
Appendix M / N
Survey Request / Certificate
Appendix P
Engineer Undertaking (Piling)
Appendix Q / R / S
PLT / Piling Cert / Appoint.
Appendix T / T1
Structural Works Approval / Cert
Appendix U / V
CFH Request / Certificate
Appendix GG / HH
Fencing Permit Request / Approval
Annex 1 / 17
Building Info Form / FLS Format
Appendix KK
MEP Peer Review Format
Eko Atlantic City — EACML Permit Flow · PABR Issue 02 (Nov 2024) · CWRR 2025 · Minimum Structural Parameters (Feb 2026) · For official reference consult EACML directly