Change of Land Use
Service Description
Change of land use is the formal process of converting land from one designated use to another—for example, from agricultural to residential, commercial, or industrial. This process is regulated under the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (PLUPA), 2019, specifically Section 58, and must be approved by the relevant County Government. Why it matters: Altering land use without official approval can result in legal penalties, halted developments, or denial of future permits. Undertaking the change of use process: -Ensures compliance with county spatial and zoning plans -Helps align your project with infrastructure and service provision -Facilitates community input through public participation -Provides clear documentation for financing, development permits, and resale -It is a critical legal and planning step before initiating any land-based development. Who should undertake land use change: -Property owners whose land use no longer aligns with their intended development -Developers or institutions seeking to repurpose land for residential, commercial, industrial, or public use -Investors or real estate agents preparing land for sale with a new intended use Client requirements (submit via LSS portal): 1. Ownership documents – title deed or lease certificate (Land Registration Act, 2012, Section 25) 2. Recent land search – conducted within the last 3 months (Land Registration Act, 2012, Section 34) 3. Survey plan or site location plan (PLUPA Section 58(2)) 4. Draft development proposal or sketch plan (if available) 5. Proof of land rent payment or clearance certificate – recommended but not mandatory (Land Act, 2012, Section 32) 6. Any existing zoning or planning approvals (if applicable) – (PLUPA Section 57) What LSS will do: -Prepare Form PLUPA/DC/2 (application for change of land use) – PLUPA Section 58(1) -Draft public notification notices: a. For two daily newspapers of national circulation – PLUPA Section 58(7) b. For on-site posting at the subject property – PLUPA Section 58(8) Develop a planning brief outlining: a. Proposed new land use b. Zoning compliance c. Expected development impacts – PLUPA Section 58(2) Advise on the public participation process and handling of objections – PLUPA Section 58(4)
Cancellation Policy
Lybrae Spatial Solutions (LSS) Booking Policy Overview Lybrae Spatial Solutions (LSS) offers free consultations to guide developers and property owners in Kenya through urban planning and land development processes, including Land Administration, Development Approval, and Environmental Compliance services. Consultations are compliant with the Physical and Land Use Planning Act (PLUPA), No. 13 of 2019, the Land Act, No. 6 of 2012, the Land Registration Act, No. 3 of 2012, the Environmental Management and Coordination Act (EMCA), No. 8 of 1999 (amended 2015), the Urban Areas and Cities Act, No. 13 of 2011 (amended 2019), and the Sectional Properties Act, No. 21 of 2020. This policy ensures a seamless, client-focused experience while maintaining operational efficiency. Booking Process Free Booking and Consultation: There is no fee to book or attend a consultation with LSS. Clients can schedule a session via our online scheduling tool (e.g., Calendly) on the Lybrae Spatial Solutions website or contact us to arrange an in-person consultation at our physical offices. Service Selection: Choose from one of seven services under three categories: Land Administration Services: Change of Land Use, Land Subdivision, Land Amalgamation, Extension of Lease. Development Approval Services: Development Application, Sectional Properties. Environmental Compliance Services: Environmental Assessment. Pre-Consultation Requirements: Clients must: Complete the pre-consultation questionnaire at the time of booking, specifying project details (e.g., county, land reference number, project type). Submit required documents (e.g., title deed, survey plan, sectional plan) either 48 hours prior to the consultation (preferred) or after the session via LSS’s secure upload portal. LSS guarantees delivery of tailored advice (e.g., draft forms like PLUPA/DC/2, planning briefs) once documents are received. Delivery: Consultations are conducted via secure video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Teams) or in-person at LSS’s physical offices, with flexible duration to accommodate client needs. Optional recordings are available for virtual sessions (subject to client consent). A post-meeting summary email with action items, checklists, or draft forms will be provided. Rescheduling Policy 24-Hour Notice: Clients may reschedule their consultation at no cost by notifying LSS at least 24 hours prior via the online scheduling tool or by contacting us at +254-712-426-080. Late Rescheduling: Reque
Contact Details
Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
+254-115-699-676
planning@lybrae.co.ke