Dealing with Construction Permits in Cyprus

The table below summarizes the procedures, time, and costs to build a warehouse in Cyprus.

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Building a warehouse

Data as of: January 2009
Estimated Warehouse Value: EUR 0
City: Nicosia

Requirements Summary:


  Procedure Time to complete: Cost to complete:
1 Request copy of the site plan 1 day EUR 2
2 Apply for the town planning permit at the Town Planing Department 180 days EUR 3,251
3 Apply for building permit at the Municipality of Nicosia 180 days EUR 3,500
4 Apply for final approval and final inspection 75 days no charge
5 Receive Final inspection 1 day no charge
6 Update land title 240 days EUR 65
*7 Request and obtain telephone connection 10 days EUR 100
*8 Request and obtain Sewerage connection 10 days EUR 74
*9 Request and obtain water connection 10 days EUR 2,444
*10 Apply for Electricity 30 days no charge
*11 Receive inspection from Authority of Cyprus 1 day no charge
*12 Connection to electricity 2 days EUR 135
13 Internal inspection and issuance of compliance certificate 1 day no charge
* Takes place simultaneously with another procedure.

Requirement Details

Procedure 1.
Request copy of the site plan
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
EUR 2
Name of Agency:
Department of Lands and Surveys
Comment:
This document is required in order to prepare the application for the town planning Permit
Procedure 2.
Apply for the town planning permit at the Town Planing Department
Time to complete:
180 days
Cost to complete:
EUR 3,251
Name of Agency:
Town Planning Department
Comment:
In order to apply for this permit applicants need to submit the following information: land title, explain the use of land, final drafts of the plan, elevation (1/50 scale), topographical studies, surfaces and volumes, accessibility, fire emergency and site plan
Procedure 3.
Apply for building permit at the Municipality of Nicosia
Time to complete:
180 days
Cost to complete:
EUR 3,500
Name of Agency:
Municipality of Nicosia
Comment:
In order to apply for this permit applicants need to submit the following information: Application form, civil engineer studies and plans, electrical plans, sewage plans, water plans, insulation studies, document stating that the contractor bears liability in case of any problem of the construction and 2 set of copies of the documentation presented for the application of the town planning permit and the town planning permit. The municipality will share the application with several local agencies for clearance and approval (telecom, sewerage, public works, municipality, archeological department and fire brigade).
Procedure 4.
Apply for final approval and final inspection
Time to complete:
75 days
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Municipality of Nicosia
Comment:
This document is necessary for the registration of the new building (cost is included in the construction permit)
Procedure 5.
Receive Final inspection
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Municipality of Nicosia
Comment:
Staff from the Municipality will visit the construction. During the inspection they will verify if the construction is in compliance with the original construction plan. Inspectors will also control if the building is in compliance with security regulations. This document is necessary for the registration of the new building (update of the land title)
Procedure 6.
Update land title
Time to complete:
240 days
Cost to complete:
EUR 65
Name of Agency:
Department of lands and surveys
Comment:
Application form: a. certificate of registration (title) of the property; b. building permit with all plans and terms attached thereto; c. certificate of approval of building; d. permit for the well and plan attached thereto; e. demolition permit. This procedure is required in order to sell property and use property as collateral. This procedure can take between 8 and 6 months and sometimes up to 2 years.
Procedure 7.
Request and obtain telephone connection
Time to complete:
10 days
Cost to complete:
EUR 100
Name of Agency:
CYTA
Comment:
The time of connection may vary depending on the location of the warehouse. If the warehouse is located in a well deserved area of Nicosia applicant can obtain a telephone connection within 10 days
Procedure 8.
Request and obtain Sewerage connection
Time to complete:
10 days
Cost to complete:
EUR 74
Name of Agency:
Nicosia Sewerage Board
Comment:
Procedure 9.
Request and obtain water connection
Time to complete:
10 days
Cost to complete:
EUR 2,444
Name of Agency:
Nicosia Sewerage Board
Comment:
Applicant must apply in person (however the forms can be downloaded online). Applicants have to attach to the application: building permit, property deed and topographic plan
Procedure 10.
Apply for Electricity
Time to complete:
30 days
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Electric Authority of Cyprus
Comment:
An applicant can apply either in person (at any customer service location) or by email. The forms are available on-line. Most of the applicants download the form on-line and apply in person since they can get a follow-up number. In the application, they need to provide contact information, description of the location of the premise (land plot number), and provide copy of the title deed or lease agreement. They will also need to explain the load requirements and justify the need for the requested load. Finally, they have to provide an expected time of connection (approximately). Usually, applicants apply for connection just before starting the construction of the building since the process can take some time
Procedure 11.
Receive inspection from Authority of Cyprus
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Electric Authority of Cyprus
Comment:
An inspector from the utility visits the premises in order to assess the connection costs and prepares an estimate. In order to receive an inspection, applicants have to wait on average one month after the application. After the visit, the inspector will prepare the “quotation of terms” (estimate). Usually, it takes him 2 to 3 days to prepare the estimate. However, before sharing the estimate cost with the client, the utility submits the application for clearance and approval to several government authorities including: telecom, sewerage, public works, municipality, archeological department and fire brigade. This process can take between 3 to 6 months. After all these clearances are received, the utility will notify the client and delivers the estimate.
Procedure 12.
Connection to electricity
Time to complete:
2 days
Cost to complete:
EUR 135
Name of Agency:
Electric Authority of Cyprus
Comment:
Applicant pays the estimate at any customer service of the utility. The connection work can take up to 2 days depending on the complexity of the project. However, applicants have to wait between 3 to 6 months before the connection work starts
Procedure 13.
Internal inspection and issuance of compliance certificate
Time to complete:
1 day
Cost to complete:
no charge
Name of Agency:
Electric Authority of Cyprus
Comment:
Inspectors from the utility evaluate compliance of the internal wiring with safety regulations. After the inspection, the inspector issues a certificate of compliance. During the inspection, the certified in-house electrician should be present. Typically, insurance companies in Cyprus will ask for a copy of this certificate before ensuring any building. In the meantime, the applicant signs the supply agreement at any customer service of the utility. It takes between 2 to 3 days to receive this certificate.