In Cameroon, the development of a mass plan and a site plan is a crucial step in carrying out a construction project, whether it is a detached house, of a building or real estate complex. These graphic documents play an essential role in communicating the project to the competent authorities and in the proper execution of the work.

Definitions:

• Ground plan:The ground plan represents the layout of the architectural project on the ground, taking into account its limitations, of its orientation, the location of buildings, accesses, traffic lanes, technical networks and green spaces. It is generally made at a scale of 1/500 or 1/200.
• Location plan:The location plan, on the other hand, allows you to locate the land in its geographical environment, indicating the access routes, the boundaries of neighboring properties, nearby public amenities and important landmarks. It is generally carried out on a scale smaller than the ground plan, often 1/1000 or 1/2000.

Importance of the ground plan and the location plan:

The development of a mass plan and a site plan is mandatory for obtaining a building permit in Cameroon. These documents allow the competent authorities to assess the project's compliance with town planning regulations and to ensure that it does not present any nuisance to neighboring properties or the environment.

Furthermore, these plans serve as a basis for communication between the architect, construction companies and the various project stakeholders. They allow you to clearly visualize the arrangement of architectural elements, to anticipate technical constraints and facilitate the coordination of work.

Stages of developing the mass plan and the location plan:

The development of the mass plan and the site plan is generally carried out by an architect or an expert surveyor. The process involves the following steps:

1. Topographic survey:The land is leveled and its exact boundaries are determined.
2. Study of the architectural project:The architect designs the project plan, taking into account the customer's needs, constraints of the terrain and regulations in force.
3. Creation of the ground plan:The ground plan is drawn to scale, respecting the graphical representation conventions and indicating all the necessary information.
4. Creation of the situation plan:The site plan is drawn to scale, by indicating the location of the land in relation to surrounding landmarks.
5. Verification and validation:The plans are checked by the architect and client to ensure they are accurate and complete.

Obtaining steps and responsible departments (6 steps)

1. Purchase of tax stamps and municipal stamps (Public Treasury and Town Hall)
2. Purchase of plan request forms (Domain Services)
3. Submission of the request for ground and location plans (Domain Services)
4. Obtaining the state of transfer from the cadastre (Cadastre Services)
5. Payment of cadastral fees (Public Treasury)
6. Withdrawal of plans (Domain Services)

Legislation and regulations:

In Cameroon, the development of the mass plan and the site plan is governed by various laws and regulations, including:

• Law No. 2019/014 of July 19, 2019 on the Urban Planning Code in Cameroon:This law defines the general principles of land use planning and town planning, and sets the rules applicable to the issuance of building permits.
• Decrees implementing the Urban Planning Code:These decrees specify the methods of application of the law and define the technical and administrative requirements relating to the development of mass and location plans.
• Local planning regulations:Each municipality can adopt specific town planning regulations which supplement the national provisions and define more precise rules regarding the location of buildings and land use planning.
  • Obtaining the town planning and accessibility certificate

Obtaining the town planning and accessibility certificate is a crucial step in carrying out real estate projects. This document, issued by the competent authorities, certifies the compliance of your project with the town planning and accessibility rules in force. At Mapiole , we make this process easier by supporting our clients every step of the way.

1. Purchase of tax stamps and municipal stamps (Public Treasury and Municipal Services)

• To begin, it is necessary to purchase the required tax stamps and municipal stamps. These stamps are mandatory for the creation of the application file.

2. Purchase of certificate application forms (Urban Planning Services)

• The specific forms for the request for a planning and accessibility certificate must be obtained from the competent planning services.

3. Submission of the request for a planning and accessibility certificate (Urban Planning Services)

• Once the forms have been completed and supporting documents have been gathered, the application is submitted to the town planning services. Mapiole ensures that the file is complete and complies with administrative requirements.

4. Obtaining the state of transfer from the cadastre (Cadastre Services)

• It is necessary to provide a state of transfer from the cadastre, a document which specifies the limits and the location of the plot concerned. Mapiole helps you obtain this crucial document.

5. Payment of cadastral fees (Public Treasury)

• Land registry fees must be paid to allow the file to be examined by the competent services. Mapiole assists you with this payment procedure.

6. Withdrawal of the planning and accessibility certificate (Urban Planning Services)

• After examining the file, the town planning and accessibility certificate is issued by the town planning services. Mapiole closely monitors the progress of the file and informs you as soon as the certificate is ready to be collected.

With the support of Mapiole , obtaining the town planning and accessibility certificate becomes a simplified and secure process. We ensure that all stages are successfully completed, thus guaranteeing the compliance of your real estate project with the regulations in force.