The KP government has approved several measures to regulate illegal housing schemes across the province.
The decisions were taken during a meeting of the Land Use and Building Control Authority (LUBCA) council.
Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi chaired the meeting and reviewed several regulatory proposals.
The council approved a proposed amendment to the KP Housing Schemes Regulations 2024.
Afridi also directed officials to speed up the process of checking unapproved housing schemes.
Authorities will determine the legal status of unregistered and illegal housing projects.
The chief minister also ordered officials to set a deadline for registration applications.
All unregistered and illegal housing schemes will have to apply within the given period.
Projects that miss the deadline could face legal action under the applicable regulations.
The KP government said the extended housing regulations aim to bring unregistered schemes into the legal framework.
The meeting also considered changes to the building plan approval process.
Officials discussed establishing a centralized approval system under LUBCA for development authorities.
The proposed system would cover all development authorities except the Peshawar Development Authority (PDA).
Afridi directed officials to prepare a final proposal within two weeks.
The proposal will examine whether development authorities should be integrated into one system.
It will also consider placing them under a centralized building plan approval mechanism.
The chief minister said an integrated system could improve the performance of development authorities.
He also stressed the need for greater transparency in the approval process.
The LUBCA council also reviewed a proposal for 21 new posts.
The proposed positions are intended to improve the authority’s operational capacity.
Officials also presented proposed enlistment and renewal fees for relevant applicants.
A uniform debris fee was also discussed during the meeting.
The council gave in-principle approval to both proposals.
Another proposal involved residential buildings measuring up to five marlas.
The proposal seeks to exempt such building plans from the debris fee.
Afridi directed officials to send the proposal to the Finance Committee for consideration.
The council also decided to continue the existing revenue-sharing arrangement with Tehsil Municipal Administrations (TMAs).
Under the current formula, LUBCA receives 25 percent of the collected revenue.
The remaining 75 percent goes to the relevant TMAs.
The council also approved LUBCA’s revised budget for fiscal year 2025-26.
It also approved the authority’s budget for fiscal year 2026-27.
The KP chief minister further ordered the formation of a Finance Committee.
The committee will provide final recommendations on proposals involving financial matters.
Afridi said controlling illegal construction remains an important priority for the province.
He also highlighted sustainable development and stronger TMAs as key areas.
The KP administration plans to improve enforcement of existing laws and regulations.
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Officials will now work on the proposed measures and submit required recommendations within the specified timelines.
