Pursuant to the provisions of Article 102 of the 2014 Construction Law, amended by Clause 36, Article 1 of the 2020 amended Construction Law:
Step 1: Prepare documents
The dossier includes:
- Application for a license to repair and renovate works (Form No. 01, Appendix II, Decree 15/2021/ND-CP)
- One of the legal documents on land to issue a construction permit.
- drawing the current status of the project expected to be repaired and renovated and taking a photo of the current status (minimum size 10x15 cm).
- The design documents for repair and renovation corresponding to each type of project include:
+ Land drawing, vertical surface, cut surface.
+ footprints, diagrams of technical infrastructure connection (electricity, water, drainage...).
+ Fire prevention and fighting approval certificate (if required).
+ Design appraisal report (if required by law).
+ Commit to ensuring the safety of adjacent works (if any).
Step 2: The dossier is submitted to the People's Committee of the district where the project is located, submitted directly, by post or at the one-stop department. The number of submissions is 2 sets of documents. ( Note that from July 1, 2025, district-level government will be abolished).
Step 3: After receiving, the competent authority will check, if the documents are complete, a receipt will be issued. If the application is invalid, there will be additional instructions. Within 7 working days from the date of receipt of the application, the licensing agency will organize an appraisal and inspection of the status. If additional information is needed, there will continue to be a 5-day guidance document. If the application still does not meet the requirements, within 3 working days, the competent authority will notify the reason for not granting the license.
Step 4: In case the application is valid, the agency is responsible for granting the license within 15 days. If more time is needed for consideration, it can be extended but not more than 10 days and must be notified in writing to the investor.
