According to the reflection of a local resident, land plot consolidation and land use purpose conversion currently still have many problems due to not clearly understanding the new regulations of the law. Faced with this reality, functional agencies have specific instructions to ensure that people implement the regulations correctly.
According to the provisions of the 2024 Land Law and guiding documents, the change of land use purpose must be based on the land use plan and plan approved by competent authorities. This is a key factor determining whether or not a change of purpose is allowed.
For households and individuals, the conversion of agricultural land to residential land is only considered when it is consistent with district-level land use planning or related urban planning. In addition, land users must submit a request dossier and fulfill financial obligations according to regulations.
Notably, current law does not stipulate specific limits on the area allowed to change land use purposes. The permission to change how much area will be considered by competent authorities based on planning and actual needs.
Regarding land plot consolidation, the new regulations allow for more flexibility than before. Accordingly, land plots when consolidated are not required to have the same purpose of use, the same term or the same form of land use fee payment. This creates more favorable conditions for people in managing and using land.
Another noteworthy point is that in the case of changing the land use purpose of a part of a land plot, land separation is not always mandatory. However, depending on each specific case and applicable regulations, land separation may still be required to ensure compliance with planning and minimum area according to local regulations.
According to records, many people are still confused between land plot consolidation and land use purpose conversion procedures, leading to dossiers being returned or prolonged processing time. A resident in the suburban area said that he had to supplement his dossier many times due to unclear procedures.
Functional agencies recommend that people carefully study legal regulations, and contact directly the District People's Committee where the land is located for specific guidance, to avoid legal risks in the implementation process.
