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01VILLA EXTENSIONS
No villa extension should start without written approval. The developer or master community decides whether your plot can be extended and how, and structural work typically needs a building permit with drawings from a licensed consultant.
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Discuss your extensionOr message us on WhatsAppEach master community publishes guidelines covering plot coverage, setbacks, height and materials, and lists the types of addition it permits. An application usually includes drawings, a site plan showing the extension's position, and sometimes neighbours' acknowledgement. The developer issues a no-objection certificate if the design complies.
With the developer's NOC, structural extensions generally need a permit from the relevant authority, supported by architectural and structural drawings from a licensed consultant. Inspections may follow during construction, and a completion certificate at the end. The exact route depends on the community and authority, so the consultant confirms it at the outset.
Unapproved extensions can cause problems when selling, insuring or refinancing a villa, and some communities can require their removal. Keeping the approvals and completion documents with the property's records protects its value.
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03RELATED
Add a room, enclose a terrace or convert a garage.
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