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Development Application Processing

End-to-end support for preparing and submitting development permission requests.
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The preparation and management of applications for development permissions, including plans, environmental assessments, and public participation reports, to secure county approvals under PLUPA (Sections 55–71). This involves navigating county procedures and coordinating with agencies like NEMA.


Why it matters


  • Speeds Up Approvals: Expert handling cuts through Kenya’s bureaucratic delays (often 6–18 months), saving developers time and money.

  • Ensures PLUPA Compliance: Aligns applications with county spatial plans, reducing rejection risks.

  • Builds Public Trust: Incorporates PLUPA-mandated community engagement, minimizing objections and legal challenges.

  • Drives Economic Growth: Fast-tracked approvals unlock investments in housing, commercial, or industrial projects, vital for Kenya’s urbanizing economy.



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Applications that pass first time — Let us compile and submit your development application to county offices; request a complete application quote.

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Why Lybrae

Our end-to-end development application processing service ensures seamless approvals under the Physical and Land Use Planning Act, 2019, involving PPA1 and PPA2 forms, architectural drawings, land searches, and submissions to county planning departments. We guide clients through site assessments, zoning compliance reviews, and technical drawings, integrating climate-adaptive designs for resilience and coordinating with agencies for building codes and environmental clearances.

To mitigate risks, we perform stakeholder consultations and regulatory validations to preempt objections or delays. Our comprehensive dossiers, including GIS-supported plans and impact statements, are formatted for swift approval. Our expertise ensures streamlined, compliant application processes that deliver timely outcomes for clients, establishing us as the firm with unmatched understanding and capability.

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