THE URBAN PLANNING AND ZONING LAW
(LAWS 90 OF 1972, 56 OF 1982, 7 OF 1990, 28 OF 1991, 91(I) OF 1992, 55(I)
OF 1993, 72(I) OF 1998, 59(I) AND 142(I) OF 1999, 241(I) OF 2002, 29(I) OF 2005,
135(I) OF 2006, 11(I) OF 2007, 46(I), 76(I), 130(I) AND 164(I) OF 2011, 33(I), 110 (I) AND
150(I) OF 2012, 20(I) AND 65(I) OF 2013, 120(I) OF 2014, 39(I) AND 134(I) OF 2015,
24(I) OF 2016, 142(I) OF 2018, 16(I) OF 2019 AND 75(I) OF 2021)
MANDATE 1/2025
according to the article 6 of the Law
Information and evidence required to process applications
which are submitted with the special procedure of the Urban Planning Certainty
for Residential Development 3 or 4 housing units, until 12 terraced houses, until 20
of apartments in an apartment building,
on a registered plot or a plot under construction
1.
1.1
INTRODUCTION
The Minister of the Interior, in the context of achieving the goal of the Ministry of the Interior
to further simplify the development permitting process, and securing it
rapid processing of urban planning applications, and after introducing the new one
procedure of the Certification of the Town Planning Authority, with the possibility of automatic version
Certification, in the IPPODAMOS system, with the issuance of a Special Development Decree (K.D.P.
322/2024) and the amendment of the Order 2/2020, which were implemented by 2/10/2024,
decided how to extend the scope of the Urban Planning Certification procedure
Beginning in larger scale deployments, with the publication of a new Special Decree
Development and at the same time issue a new Order, to replace the Order 1/2022.
1.2
Specifically, with the news about Town Planning and Spatial Planning (Residential Development in
Plots and Plots Under Construction) of 2025, are submitted through the Attestation process
of the Town Planning Authority, applications for residential development (new developments in additions/
conversions) relating to the following categories:
(a)
(b)
(c)
until three (3) or four (4) residential units,
until twelve (12) townhouses,
up to twenty (20) apartments in an apartment building up to four (4) floors (non
including the parking garage), provided that its height
of the top floor does not exceed 15.00m, with up to one (1) basement
area up to 600 sq.m.,
in Local Plan Development areas, of Area Plans, or the Policy Statement,
falling under Residential or Tourist Zone or Residential and Office Zone, or in any
other Zone of the Development Plans where residential development is permitted.
1.3
The Minister of the Interior, alongside the implementation of the new Special Decree
Development, issues this Order with no. 1/2025, based on which, applications for housing
development on plots and plots under construction, concerning categories a) to c) more
above, are submitted for the granting of a town planning permit through the Town Planning process
Certainty, only if discretion is requested, or exceeding it
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building factor based on Incentive Plan, or by transfer from listed buildings, or where
concern plots/plots under construction that fall into areas with special characteristics.
also, with this Order, applications are submitted for the granting of planning permission for
residential development on plots and plots under construction (new developments and additions/
conversions), involving up to twenty (20) apartments in an apartment building more than four
(4) floors (not including the parking garage), or floor height
of the top floor beyond 15.00m., or with more than one (1) basement, or with one (1) basement
area beyond 600 sq.m.
1.4
Applications on lots falling within designated Specialist Areas are excluded
Character (EX) and within the boundaries of Sovereign British Bases, as well as the cases
of buildings that have been declared as preserved based on the article 38 of Urban Planning and
Zoning Law.
1.5
For applications falling within the scope of paragraph 1.3 above, with the application for
the granting of a planning permit must be submitted to the IPPODAMOS system, the
Urban planning certificate form, attached to this Order, duly
completed.
2.
2.1
CONTROL PROCEDURE- DATA SUBMITTED
The Town Planning Authority, in the cases of application of this Order, will conduct
quick check without detailed measurements, and the responsibility for the accuracy of the data that
are included in the Responsible Declaration (Urban planning certificate form) and in
submitted Spatial Construction Diagram will be the sole responsibility of the project designer.
2.2
To ensure the assumption of responsibility of the submitted data by its researcher
project, will be submitted compulsorily, as a necessary element for handling the application,
according to the Regulation 3(2)(d), of Town Planning and Spatial Planning (Applications and Hierarchies
Appeals) Regulation certificate from ETEK for his professional liability insurance
scholar.
2.3
The Town Planning Authority may carry out a full control of the application in case
that it is preliminarily established that any of the items submitted are
incorrect or inaccurate, provided that the exercise of this power shall not circumvent him
objective of adopting this policy, which is its simplification and facilitation
development licensing process and the assumption of responsibility by the researchers.
2.4
In the event that it is established by the Town Planning Authority that the application was submitted
incorrect or inaccurate information, the following actions will be taken:
(a)
In case the incorrect/inaccurate information is immaterial, will be informed
designer to submit the necessary modified plans to 3 workable
days, or in case the inaccuracy is very immaterial, a relevant condition will be set
in the planning permit. In the event that material inaccuracies/errors are found
(B.C. building factor, coverage rate, height of main and auxiliary building,
distances from borders, embankments, etc.), the application will be rejected and will
the owner is informed accordingly (in case he has been declared as a representative of o
scholar).
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(b)
In case of repetition of the application submission phenomenon with inaccurate or incorrect
data relating to material matters (as mentioned above), by the same scholar,
the Urban Planning Authority will inform the ETEK accordingly, so as to promote the download of
of prescribed measures based on the relevant ETEK Legislation and in accordance with
submitted certificate of professional responsibility of the researcher.
(c)
(d)
3.
3.1
ETEK has the responsibility to examine the Town Planning Authority's report, to receive the
necessary measures and subsequently inform the Ministry of the Interior and the
Urban Planning Authority.
In the event that after the granting of the planning permission, found to have
misrepresented information regarding the aforementioned material matters, or
The Town Planning Authority will inform ETEK, for the enforcement of the provisions based
the ETEK Legislation and according to the submitted professional certificate
responsibility of the researcher, penalties and the planning permission will cease to be valid. In cases
these, the Town Planning Authority will also inform the owner accordingly. Relatively typical
condition for the possibility of termination of the validity of the license in the event of a finding
declaration of incorrect data will be placed on the granted planning permit.
PERIOD OF COMPLETION OF THE STUDY – TAKING A PLANNING DECISION
In cases falling within the scope of this Order, or
The Town Planning Authority will reach a decision on the application within a period 30 working people
days from the date on which the registration of the application becomes successful
IPPODAMOS computerized system, and the required royalties are paid.
4.
4.1
CONDITIONS PLACED IN PLANNING PERMITS
For the purpose of securing the amenity of the adjoining properties from any
granting of planning permission which is based solely on information contained
in the above Disclaimer (Urban planning certificate form) and in Spatial Planning
Construction Diagram submitted by the project designer, which may be
incorrect, and may concern the height of the building, embankments, terraces, etc., or
Urban Planning Authority will set in the urban planning permits that will be granted with the mentioned more
above process, the relevant conditions registered in the IPPODAMOS system and
concern the process of Certainty, which are applied as the case may be. They will be set
also the standard terms of urban planning permits concerning key issues, such as: main height
construction, uncovered terrace, landfill from the minimum distances, auxiliary height
construction, parking spaces, as well as other necessary conditions depending on the case (B.C.
case of exceeding the building factor based on the Incentive Plan, by transfer from
preserved buildings, etc.).
5.
This Order is put into effect from 28/02/2025, date on which
Mandate 1/2022 is cancelled.
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RESPONSIBLE STATEMENT
CITY PLANNING CERTAINTY FORM
(RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON PLOTS AND PLOTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION)
This statement is made pursuant to the provisions of the Order 1/2025, date 28.02.2025
Marking: The application is submitted with the procedure of certainty for developments
falling under categories a to g below, only as long as the growth falls
in the cases mentioned in the paragraphs 3 and 4 below. For the rest
cases of residential development of categories a to g, in plots or under
creation of plots (except in the cases described in paragraph 2 more
below), the Responsible Designer Declaration Form/ Town Planning Certificate will be submitted
Principle, for the issuance of a Certificate by the Town Planning Authority that the town planning permit
is considered a given, in accordance with its provisions on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
(Residential Development on Plots and Plots Under Construction) Special Decree
Development of 2025.
For the developments of categories h and i below, submitted in all cases
application with this Town Planning Certificate Form.
1.
General details of the application:
This form is submitted as the development falls within one of the following
categories:
a.
(mark X or √, where applicable):
The application concerns the construction of three (3) or four (4) residential units in a Residential Zone,
Tourist Zone, or Residential and Office Zone, or in other areas where the
residential development, within the limits of the Development Plans.
b
c.
d.
e.
g.
The application concerns additions/conversions to three (3) or four (4) residential units, in
Residential Zone, Tourist Zone, or Residential and Office Zone, or in other areas
where residential development is permitted, within the limits of the Development Plans.
The application concerns pure residential development up to twelve (12) residential in horizontal
arrangement, which have main entrances / exits along a public road to
Residential Zone, or Tourist Zone, or Residential and Office Zone, or in other areas
where residential development is permitted, within the limits of the Development Plans.
The application concerns additions/conversions to pure residential development with a maximum total
number twelve (12) of houses in a Residential Zone, or Tourist Zone, or Residential Zone and
Offices, or in other areas where residential development is permitted, at the limits of
Development Plans.
The application concerns pure residential development up to twenty (20) of apartments in
block of flats, up to four (4) floors (not including the hangar
parking space), provided that the floor height of the top floor does not
exceeds 15.00 m., with up to one (1) basement up to 600 sq.m., in a Residential Zone, or
Tourist Zone, or Residential and Office Zone, or in other areas where the
residential development, within the limits of the Development Plans.
The application concerns additions/conversions to pure residential development with a maximum total
number twenty (20) of apartments in an apartment building, up to four (4) floors (non
including the parking garage), provided that its height
of the top floor does not exceed 15.00m., with up to one (1) basement
area up to 600 sq.m., in a Residential Zone, or Tourist Zone, or Residential Zone and
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Offices, or in other areas where residential development is permitted, at the limits of
Development Plans.
or. The application concerns pure residential development up to twenty (20) of apartments in
block of flats, beyond four (4) floors (not including the hangar
parking space), or floor height of the top floor over 15.00m., and/or
with more than one (1) basement, or with (1) a basement of more than 600 sq.m., in
Residential Zone, or Tourist Zone, or Residential and Office Zone, or in other areas
where residential development is permitted, within the limits of the Development Plans.
i. The application concerns additions/conversions to pure residential development with a maximum total
number twenty (20) of apartments in an apartment building, beyond four (4) floors (non
including the parking garage), or its floor height
top floor over 15.00m., and/or with more than one (1) basement, or with (1) a
basement of more than 600 sq.m., in a Residential Zone, or Tourist Zone, or Zone
Residential and Office, or in other areas where residential development is permitted, at
limits of Development Plans.
Note: Applications for additions/conversions also concern additions that increase the number of
units, provided that with the addition the development is still in scope
of the Order 1/2025.
2. Application Conditions:
a. The application does not concern development whose access is from an intercity road or from
primary road.
b. The title deed does not record that the plot is affected by a right to
third party benefit or servitude (cables, piping, etc.).
c. The plot is not affected by the opening or widening of the road network.
d. The plot/plot under construction does not fall under a designated Specialist Area
Character (EX).
e. There is no preserved building on the plot/plot under construction.
g. The application does not concern a plot whose description is written on the title deed
"Place" instead of plot.
or. The plot/plot under development does not fall within the boundaries of British Bases.
(i) The number of housing units on each plot or under construction
plot does not in any case exceed the requested total number of units.
(i) The requested development is not in breach of a condition imposed on a permit which
granted by the Town Planning Authority.
(Mr) There is no illegal construction on the plot or plot under construction
(unless proposed for legalization with the application).
(l) No other plot exists or has been approved on the plot or plot under construction,
non-residential development.
(m) There is no change of use of an existing building from non-residential to residential.
(n) No configuration is required or implied for its execution, opening or essential
widening of an access road to an intercity road or a road of primary importance.
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3. Discretionary Opportunity:
(mark X or √, where applicable)
a. The application relates to development for which discretion is required to be exercised by
the Town Planning Authority.
b. The exercise of discretion by the Town Planning Authority concerns:
Exceeded number of floors
Exceeding the permitted height
Exceeding the height of walls
Reduced distances from borders
Other*
*Brief description of the requested exercise of discretion:
…………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. The application requests an excess of the building factor (based on Incentive Plan,
Development Plan provisions, or by transfer from listed buildings).
Note: In the event that the application relates to development for which discretion is required to be exercised
by the urban planning authority, then the Town Planning Authority is not bound by the time margins that
specified in Order no. 1/2025 of the Minister of the Interior.
4. Special Cases:
a. The plot/plot under construction is located in the village core of Annex G
of the Countryside Policy Statement.
b. The plot/plot under construction falls under Controlled by the Department
Antiquities Area, or it includes the indication A.M.
c. The plot/plot under construction falls in an area where Specials are specified
Provisions in the Development Plan (such as areas around airstrips, areas with
unstable soils, etc.). The application of Special Provision is the responsibility of the researcher, and
must be checked by him before submitting the urban planning application.
d. The plot/plot under construction is located within the Dead Zone.
e. The plot/plot under construction is located within the NATURA area 2000
Note: In case the development falls within the scope of sub-para (b) above, along with her
application, the written opinions of the Department of Antiquities must also be submitted. also, or
Urban Planning Authority may consult with the Department of Antiquities in cases
of pieces that are in the surrounding area of declared Ancient Monuments or have visual
contact with proclaimed Ancient Monuments, or located in areas where there are located
antiquities that have not been declared Ancient Monuments, but they have been notified to Town Planning
Authorities to be forwarded to the Department of Antiquities for review.
In cases where the development falls within areas referred to in sub-paragraphs (a),
(c), (d), (e), the Town Planning Authority is not bound by the time limits specified in
Mandate 1/2025 regarding the examination of the application, given that for these cases it may
to require consultation.
5.
Urban characteristics of plot/ plot under construction:
a.
b. -The area of the plot, as stated in the Title Deed is:…………sq.m.-The area of the plot under construction with no. ……., F/Sh………….,
Planning permit with no. …………….., of date…………….and date
expiry:…………
and Division License with no. ……………, dated…………and dated
expiry………………….
based on area measurement by a Licensed person is:……………sq.m.
The plot/plot under construction is located in an area:
of the Local Plan:…………………..
/of the Area Plan:…………………
/of the Policy Statement:……………….
c..
The plot/plot under construction is located in the Town Planning Zone: ________
Note:
6.
It is clarified that the relevant Subdivision Permits for the plot under construction are in force. In
case where the subdivision permit has expired but constructions have been completed based on the permit
and are in the final stage of construction (at least the line has been placed) it can
an application is submitted, provided that the above is confirmed by a signed written statement
appointed Supervising Engineer.
Building factor, coverage rate, number of floors and height:
Allowed
Recommended
a.
New building
a1.
a2.
Building factor: % sq.m.
Coverage rate: % sq.m.
b.
b1.
Existing licensed building
Building factor: % sq.m.
b2.
Coverage rate: % sq.m.
c.
Total Areas:
Coefficient
construction:
Coverage rate:
% sq.m. c1. Total
Building factor:
% sq.m.
% sq.m. c2. Total
Coverage rate:
Number of floors:
d.
Number of floors:
%
sq.m.
Height :
m.
e.
Height:
m.
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Note 1: An area measurement signed by the Surveyor is attached, in which the areas are shown:
a) which were measured in Growth Factors
b) which were not measured in Growth Factors, with reference to the relevant provisions of
of Local Plans/ Order exempting them.
Note 2: Height in relation to a building means the vertical distance measured from the mean level
of the contiguous ground, which is in contact with the external walls up to its upper part
level of the roof slab or in the case of a sloping roof up to the horizontal level
of cornices, with the exception of the case of the single-pitched pitched roof where the height means the
vertical distance, measured to the middle of the pitched plane of the roof.
Note 3: Where there are existing buildings, the approved ones should be attached to the application
their floor plans and their area measurement. In the existing buildings shown in the plans
the license number is indicated (to submit the approved plans as well), in a different one
in the event that plans of existing buildings are also submitted in which the
existing unlicensed premises for issuance of a new licence, such as the new proposed extensions and
modifications.
7. Distances:
Note: The permitted building distances will be respected, as these are specified in
annexes to the Local Plans and to the relevant Orders of the Minister of the Interior and
in the Chapter 3 (General Policy Provisions) of the Policy Statement.
a. The minimum distance of the building from its border with another lot is:……… m.
b. The minimum distance of the building from the road boundary (road, pedestrian street, space
greenery) it is:…………m.
Note:
a) For Local Plan/Area Plan areas:
The distances from the road border must not be less than 3.00m and will be respected
at least the following distances from the remaining boundaries of the plot/plot
• 3.00 m. up to the 3rd floor of the building,
• 4.00 m. for the 4th building floor and
• 5.00 m. for those above the 4th floor, floors.
b) For Policy Statement areas:
The distances from the road border must not be less than 3.00m and will be respected
at least the following distances from the remaining boundaries of the plot/plot
• 3.00 m. for buildings up to three floors,
• 4.00 m. for four-story buildings, and
• 5.00 m. for buildings with five or more floors.
c. The minimum distance of the building from the highway limit is: ………..m.
Note: The distances from the highway boundary must not be less than 15.00m.
8. Parking spaces:
Note: Parking spaces are those required under standards for Provision and
Configuration of Parking Spaces determined by the Order 1/2016 for the developments in
Areas of Local Plans or Area Plans and Appendix B (Standards for Provision
Parking Spaces) of the Policy Statement.
a. The number of parking spaces is: ……………….
Note 1: One parking space is required for each dwelling unit.
Note 2: For developments in Local Plan or Area Plan Areas, for each residential building
unit with useful area beyond 150 sq.m., which is located outside its boundaries
urban center, historical cores or other densely populated areas where the
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continuous building system, one additional parking space per unit will be required
residence.
The Town Planning Authority may not require independent access to and from
additional parking space and allow for row parking (the one vehicle behind
from the other), provided that its road safety and functionality will not be affected
road network (especially in the cases of primary and basic roads
collector roads), as well as the parking area itself.
b. The number of shared parking spaces is:…………
Note 1: One shared guest parking space is required for every six (6) units
of residence in a horizontal layout
Note 2: One communal guest parking space is required for every ten (10)
apartments.
c. The number of parking spaces for the exclusive use of Persons with Disabilities
it is:……………
Note 1: In apartment buildings of residential units one parking space is required per 15 apartments,
which is formed in addition to the parking spaces of the apartments. (It applies
only in apartment buildings with five or more residential units, including and
those of the ground floor).
d. The minimum dimensions of the parking spaces are:…………
Note 1: The minimum dimensions of a private vehicle parking space in an open or closed space
for developments falling within Local Plan and Area Plan areas,
it will be 4.80m. X 2.40m. while for developments that fall into areas where the Declaration applies
Policy will be 4.60m X 2.30m.
e. The minimum dimensions of the parking spaces for the parking of Persons
with Disabilities is:……………
Note: The minimum dimensions of the parking spaces for parking of Persons with Disabilities are
5,00 m. X 3,30 m.
f. The maximum slope of the vehicular passage (ramp) to parking lot is:……%
Note: The maximum slope of the vehicular passage (ramp) to parking should not
exceeds it 20%.
In cases where the above ramp or passage is the only entrance/exit for pedestrians
to and from the parking area the maximum slope will be with a ratio of up to 1:8.5 (12%).
For ramps with a slope equal to or greater than 12% (and until 20%) appropriate will be required
transition slope or rounding at the beginning and end of the ramp, of his class 6% or
20m radius.
g. The minimum width of the vehicular passage (ramp) vehicles to
parking is: ………..m.
The inclined plane (ramp) or passage to a parking space will have a minimum width of 2.75m.
in a straight line and 3.00 m. in a turn, when two ramps or passageways are provided (one for entrance and one
for vehicle exit). When only one ramp or passage is provided for parking spaces with
capacity greater than 15 vehicles, the minimum ramp or aisle width will increase
in 5.50 m.
In cases where the above ramp or passage is the only entrance/exit for pedestrians
or disabled people to and from the car park, the above widths, depending on
the case, will increase by 0.60 m. up to 1.00 m.(for the developments within the
of Local Plans) and 0.60m for developments in the Policy Statement areas).
9. Other Auxiliary Buildings: (It is completed if there are auxiliary buildings)
a. The contact length of the auxiliary building (including roofed
parking space) with the common border with another piece is equal to or less than it 35% of
along the boundary of the property to be developed.
Note: Mark X or √
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b. The maximum height of any part of the accessory building is:……….m.
Note: All parts of the auxiliary building have a height equal to or less than 3,50 m. from the
contiguous terrain. In cases of carrying out excavations on an adjacent plot, as
contiguous land will be considered that of the parcel under development.
c. The maximum coverage percentage of the accessory building is equal to or less than 10% of
net area of the plot of development.
Note: Mark X or √
d. The area of the auxiliary building, including any ground floor
of covered parking space is equal to or less than 25% of the area of the corresponding one
main building.
Note: Mark X or √
e. The minimum distance of the auxiliary building from the main building is: ..……….m.
Note: The auxiliary building, with the exception of the case of transparent covered areas
vehicle parking, must not be less than 1,50 m. from the main building
f. The total contact length of accessory buildings on two adjoining properties (on the
their common border) does not exceed 50% of the length of the common border.
Note: Mark X or √
10. Other constructions. walls and outdoor terraces:
a. The minimum distance of the engine room/boiler room/furnace/
grill from the non-road boundaries of the plot is:…………….m.
Note: The engine room/ boiler room/ furnace / grill should not be less than
1,80 m. from the block border.
b. The locations of mechanical installations (water tank, solar panels, compressors
etc.) indicated on the drawings.
Note: Mark X or √
c. The height of the wall, from the contiguous natural ground, along the border
of the plot with street, pedestrian street, and up to a distance of 3.00 m. of these it is:………….m.
Note: The proposed fencing along the boundary of the plot with street and footpath
and up to a distance of 3.00 m. of them has a height equal to or less than 1.20 m. from the sequel
terrain.
d. The height of the wall, from the contiguous natural ground, against
length of the remaining boundaries of the plot, it is: ……………m.
Note: The proposed fencing along the remaining boundaries of the plot is high
equal to or less than 2.10 m. from the contiguous ground.
e. The maximum height, from the contiguous ground, of the outdoor floor
terrace or yard located at a distance of less than 3.00 m.
from the border of the plot is: …………..m.
Note: All parts of the floor of an outdoor terrace or courtyard that are less than
3,00m. from the borders of the plot have a height equal to or less than 1.20m. from the
contiguous terrain.
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11. Basement: (Completed if there is a Basement)
a. The height of the Basement floor below its level
contiguous ground is: ……………….m.
Note: The Basement floor is at least 1,20 m. below the level of the contig
ground.
b. The height of the basement roof slab above grade
of the contiguous natural terrain is: ..…………..m.
Note: Basement ceiling slab shall not exceed 1,50 m. above his level
continuous natural terrain.
c. The Basement is away from the public road: ………….m.
Note: The Basement is at least far away 3 meters from the public road.
12. Loft: (To be completed if there is an Attic)
Note: Attic means an enclosed space of limited area, located at the top of it
building covered by a pitched roof, and has the highest floor and roof
horizontal level and highest roof of the building respectively.
a. The average interior height of the attic is: ……………m.
Note: The area of the attic space of average height is not calculated in the Construction Factor
2,40m. since its use is ancillary to the main use and this area is not
disproportionate to the area of the main use of the building.
b. The height at the highest internal point of the attic is: …………..m.
Note:- In the event that in the part of the space that exceeds 2.40 m. habitable are created
rooms, the area of the entire space will be calculated in the building factor and the space
will be taken into account regarding the height and number of floors of the building.
Note 2- For Policy Statement areas: In the event that in the part of the space that exceeds
the 1.85 m. habitable rooms are created, the area of the entire space will be calculated
in the building factor and the space will be taken into account in terms of height and
number of floors of the building.
c. The attic has limited natural ventilation and lighting with skylights only, joins
harmoniously in the building and its use is auxiliary to the main use.
Note: Mark X or √
The following information and data (para. 13-15) they are not controlled by Urban Planning
Principle, but they are intended to be taken into account by the Researcher during its stage
planning permission so that no problems arise at the permission stage
construction.
13. Shared spaces (only for apartment buildings consisting of 5 or and
more residential units (The application of provisions in detached houses and
apartment buildings up to 4 residential units is optional):
a. The minimum width of the path from the entry of the block to all of them
common areas of the building are: ……………m.
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Note: The route from the entrance of the block to all common areas of the building
should be ≥1.50m. for the main routes and ≥0.90m for minor ones with a minimum
length 2.0m. in a straight arrangement,
b. The minimum shared aisle width is: ……………m.
Note 1: Shared walkways must have a minimum width of 1.25m.
Note 2: The width of runways used as escape routes is specified in
Regulation 61IA (Fire protection)
c. The minimum dimension of the stairwell and elevator vestibule is:………m.
Note: Vestibules in front of lifts must have a minimum clear dimension of 1.50m.
from the opposite wall.
d. The lift has minimum clear car dimensions:………….
Note: The lift must have minimum clear car dimensions at least
1,40m. x 1.10m.
e. All accessible parts of a building have safe and unobstructed access and
can be safely used by all users,
including disabled people and people with reduced mobility.
Note: Mark X or √
e. The minimum clear height of a protective parapet is: ………….m.
Note: The minimum clear height of a guardrail must not be less than 1.10m.
Note: Mark X or √
14. Residential units (only for apartment buildings consisting of 5 or and
more residential units):
a. All residential units of apartment buildings with an area of more than 50 sq.m. possess either
sanitary area with minimum dimensions of 1.60 m. X 1.60m. or bathroom space of minimum area
4,50 sq.m., which will be accessible to people in wheelchairs.
Note: Mark X or √
Note 1: The free width of the path from the entrance to the accessible sanitary area does not
must be less than 1.10m.
Note 2: The entrance door of the sanitary area must have a minimum clear opening of 0.85m.
15. Staircase: (Completed if there is a staircase)
Note: Stairways must comply with Regulation 61IA (Fire protection).
a. Staircase width:…………..m.
Note: According to the recommendation of the fire service "the common staircase must have
width at least 1.10m". In the case where there is only one staircase in
building, the minimum stairwell width is 1.20m. and the minimum width between
of handrails 1.00m.
b. Maximum floor height of serviced floor :…………….m.
Note: 1st Grade Staircases: For buildings with a height of the last habitable floor beyond
of 18 meters is required as the internal staircases are protected on each floor with
3 doors that have a fire resistance index at least 30 minutes. The first is the
entrance of the apartment, office or any other place, the second is the entrance
in the fire protection vestibule and the third is the entrance to the stairwell.
2nd Grade Staircase: For buildings with a height of the last habitable floor beyond
of 10 m. and until 6 p.m. it is required that internal staircases are protected in
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each floor with 2 doors that have a fire resistance index at least 30 minutes. The one
is the entrance to the apartment, of the office, or any other place and the other is
the stairwell entrance. There should be space between the two doors 3
of at least square meters with a minimum dimension 1,25.
3rd Degree Staircase: For buildings with a height of the last habitable floor up to 10
measures are required as the internal staircases are protected on each floor with 1 port h
which has a fire resistance index at least 30 minutes and is his entrance
apartment, office or any other place.
c. Vestibular area (if there is): ……………..sq.m.
Note 1 The fire protection vestibule must have an area of at least 3 square meters.
Note 2: The vestibules should generally have a minimum width of 1.50m. and satisfactory length, so
so that depending on the width of the opening leaf, to be left free surface with
length 1.50 m. for crossing and maneuvering the wheelchair.
d. Vestibule ventilation area (if there is):……………..sq.m.
Note: The fire protection vestibule must have an opening for permanent natural ventilation in each
floor no 10% at least the area of the vestibule.
e. Opening area for natural ventilation of the staircase at the highest point :……..sq.m.
Note: Natural ventilation openings must be provided in all stairwells. At the highest
point 1.sq.m.
g. The stairwell has on each floor an opening and closing window equal to 10%
of the area of the staircase.
Note: Mark X or √
Note: Each floor must have a casement window (not to open towards her
direction of escape) equal to 10% of the area of the staircase.
16. Area (only for apartment buildings):
Number
Apartment
Usable area
(sq.m.)
Area covered
of terraces per floor
(sq.m.)
Area percentage
covered
of terraces per floor
(%)
17.
a.
b.
c.
Consultations:
(Mark X or √, where applicable)
Consultations were held with the EAC and the relevant correspondence is attached.
Consultations were held with the Town Planning Authority and the relevant correspondence
is attached.
Consultations were held with ……………………………… and the related correspondence
is attached.
Note:
Regarding consultation with the Fire Service, related process (submitting a self-check form
when applying for a building permit), is determined in Circular G.E. 057, date
14/11/2024, of the Ministry of the Interior.
Marking:
The provisions recorded in this Order and concern regulatory provisions
(distances, dimensions, etc.), come from the applicable ones, at the time of its issuance
Command, provisions of the Annexes of the Local Plans, of its relevant Orders
Minister of the Interior and the Policy Statement. In case of modification of the more
above provisions, the new provisions will apply as they are amended from time to time. THE
researcher has the responsibility of checking the valid ones, at the time of submission of the application,
provisions of both the Development Plan, as well as the relevant Orders of the Minister
Interior.
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18.
Responsible Statement:
I declare responsibly, knowing the consequences of the Law, that all the elements that
are contained in this form and in the attached Spatial Construction Diagram, it is
true and right and I understand that:
a) In the event that it is found that incorrect/inaccurate information has been included, the
which concern essential matters (B.C. building factor, coverage rate, height
main and auxiliary building, distances from borders, embankments, etc.), the application
will be rejected, without any prior information to the applicant/scholar.
b) In the event that after the granting of a planning permit it is found that they have
misrepresented information relating to material matters (as mentioned above
above), the validity of the urban planning permit will be automatically terminated and updated
about the owner. In case of repetition of the phenomenon by the same researcher, will
ETEK is informed to enforce the provisions, based on the relevant legislation,
and according to the submitted certificate of professional insurance, penalties. None
application with the Urban Planning Certainty procedure will not be received by
scholar, who was found to have misrepresented more than two
applications submitted through this procedure, as mentioned above.
c) The researcher assumes responsibility for the correctness of the submitted data
concern the ownership status of immovable property, that is, elements and
signatures of owners, control of encumbrances (in case the property is
mortgaged, a declaration by the mortgagor is submitted that he has no objection to
requested development), etc.
d) This form does not limit its provisions on Town Planning and Spatial Planning
Law, Regulations and Development Plans.
Name of Researcher:…………………………………ETEK Registration Number: …………
"Principal Authorization" number * to Researcher:……………
Professional Liability Insurance: Number……………….
Insurance Company:……………………
Signature:………………………Date:………………………
*Regulation 4(2) of the Ethics of ETEK Members Regulations
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APPENDIX I
Required Submittal Documents and Plans
According to the Regulation 3(2) of Town Planning and Spatial Planning (Applications and
Hierarchical Appeals) Regulations, with the application for the granting of a planning permit will
the following are submitted:
(a) A copy of the registration certificate of the property to be developed, showing
the actual status at the time of application, and in case the
application is mortgaged, declaration by the mortgagor that he does not object to
requested development. In case the proprietary details will be available from the
information system, the submission of a real estate registration certificate will not be required
property.
(b) Copy of official land plan of the property to be developed which
reflects the actual status at the time of submission of the application to the largest
available scale and which shows the siting of the requested development.
Of course that, additional information may be required by the Town Planning Authority during
stage of studying the application.
In addition to the above, for applications falling within its scope
of this Order, will be submitted to the Town Planning Authorities compulsorily and the
following items:
(a) Responsible Statement- Urban planning certificate form, signed by
Researcher, in which all its characteristics and data are precisely recorded
application.
(b) Certificate from ETEK for Professional Insurance of the project designer, for
ensuring accountability of submitted data.
(c) Spatial Construction Diagram, which will include:
• Spatial plan – Ground floor plan, in which to note the distances of
buildings between them and from the borders of the plot under development, to indicate the
required parking spaces, as well as the area of the respective sections
of land for each unit (for more than one residence). Altitudes should also be noted
of existing/proposed land, both of the piece under development and of
adjacent properties and roads. It is emphasized that in cases where there are
height differences equal to or greater than two meters within its section
development, topographic and altimetry must be submitted
impression, and in case the slope of the plot is greater than 5%, to
an additional plan with detailed elevations is submitted, sections, fencing plan.
• Floor plans, facets
• 2 representative sections where the natural ground line will be shown and the
road elevations
• Ampedograms for each level of the building, with distinct definition of the surfaces
which are included or excluded from the area resulting from the applicable one
building factor and the coverage rate
• Area measurement for the plot under construction
• Photographs of the plot under development showing neighboring properties
• In applications for additions/conversions to approved buildings, to be submitted
copies of the approved plans (planning permit or building permit)
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