Obtain land usage approval (approval in principle)
Agency: Development Control and Planning Board
This procedure is determines whether BuildCo. is authorized to build the warehouse on the land
Time and cost: 21 days, XCD 200
Obtain lot plan
Agency: Development Control and Planning Board
BuildCo. can request the lot plan, which is a mandatory document to be submitted along with the approval in principle.
Time and cost: 7 days, no charge
Obtain development permit (building permit)
Agency: Development Control and Planning Board
According to the fee schedule for development permissions from the Development Control and Planning Board, the cost is as follows:
- XCD 50.00 for application fee
- XCD 5,000.00 (for erection or extension to commercial, industrial, institutional and recreational structures – including warehouses – over 10,000 sq. ft)
Time and cost: 35 days, XCD 5,050
Notify Development Control and Planning Board of the start of construction
Agency: Development Control and Planning Board
A simple letter sent to the Development Control and Planning Board will suffice.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Receive inspection from the Development Control and Planning Board
Agency: Development Control and Planning Board
According to Section 111 Inspections – Development Control and Planning Act Cap 20.07 there are several inspections at specific stages that are conducted by the Development Control and Planning Board. Among which are the setting out, the footings, slabs before concreting and the structural frame and roof inspections. Other inspections may be deemed necessary by the DCPB.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Receive footings, slabs inspection before concreting
Agency: Development Control and Planning Board
According to Section 111 Inspections – Development Control and Planning Act Cap 20.07 there are several inspections at specific stages that are conducted by the Development Control and Planning Board. Among which are the setting out, the footings, slabs before concreting and the structural frame and roof inspections. Other inspections may be deemed necessary by the DCPB.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Receive structural frame and roof inspection
Agency: Development Control and Planning Board
According to Section 111 Inspections – Development Control and Planning Act Cap 20.07 there are several inspections at specific stages that are conducted by the Development Control and Planning Board. Among which are the setting out, the footings, slabs before concreting and the structural frame and roof inspections. Other inspections may be deemed necessary by the DCPB.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Request Occupancy Certificate
Agency: Development Control and Planning Board
According to Article 112 of the Development Control and Planning Act Cap 20.07, no building may be occupied without an occupancy certificate. The owner must at the completion of the building make a request to obtain an occupancy certificate, which will be issued after the final inspection has taken place
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Receive final inspection
Agency: Development Control and Planning Board
BuildCo. receives a final inspection after construction is finalized
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain occupancy permit
Agency: Development Control and Planning Board
The occupancy permit is not issued at the same time as the final inspection. BuildCo must go to the Development Control and Planning Board to obtain it.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain water connection
Agency: St. Kitts Water Services Department
The Water Department is not involved in the approval. Because there is no sewage system in St. Kitts, septic tanks are used instead. A septic tank plan is submitted along with the rest of the application documents to the Local Planning Authority.
Time and cost: 35 days, XCD 1,200
Build septic tank
Agency: Private company
Time and cost: 3 days, XCD 3,500
