PROJECT SUBMISSION CYCLE FOR JTC PROJECTSLodgment of project reference numberBox Reference of Flow Chart

QP prepares plans and issues Project Reference Number (please refer to the "Guidelines for Issuing Project Reference Number").1

QP lodges Project Reference Number and job title with Building and Construction Authority without plans.2

Pre-consultation with BCAWhere necessary, QP may consult BCA on major BCA requirements and apply for waivers with sketches. BCA gives advice in writing. Project Reference Number must be quoted in all correspondence.3

Technical departments clearancesQP submits plans to the relevant technical departments for their advice and clearances (please refer to the "Guidelines on BP Consultation with Technical Departments"). The relevant technical departments issue written instructions within the agreed time frame. Project Reference Number must be quoted in all correspondence.3a, 3b, 3f

Note: QP may also be in the process of obtaining Written Permission (WP) from the Development Control Division, Urban Redevelopment Authority (DCD, URA).The technical departments involved in the approval of building plans generally are:-

- Fire Safety & Shelter Department (FSSD);- Central Building Plan Unit, Pollution Control Department (CBPU, PCD);- Land Transport Authority, Roads & Transport (LTA, RT);- Land Transport Authority, Vehicle Parking (LTA, VP);- Land Transport Authority, Rails (LTA, Rails);- National Parks Board (Nparks);- Ministry of Education (MOE);- Preservation of Monuments Board.If there is a delay in obtaining any clearances or a conflict in the requirements of different technical departments, QP may request BCA to table the case at the fortnightly Building Plan Approval (BPA) meeting for resolution.3c, 3d, 3e

QP assesses whether all clearances can be obtained within the next 2 weeks based on the status of submission to technical departments.4

Formal BP submissionAfter WP is obtained and clearances from technical departments are obtained or likely to be obtained within the next 2 weeks, QP submits formal BP application to BCA. QP only needs to attach the site plan approved by URA with his BP submission. The full set of Development Control (DC) plans is NOT required. He has to declare that BP does not deviate from DC plan.5

BCA registers the application. BCA checks whether QP has submitted all clearances.6

If all clearances are submitted and BCA requirements are complied with, BCA approves the application within one week from the date of submission.7

If any clearance is still outstanding within the 2-week time frame, but BCA requirements are complied with, BCA may approve the application on condition that outstanding BP clearances have to be obtained and submitted prior to or with TOP/CSC application.8