This afternoon, June 4, in Hanoi, the Government Office held a regular Government press conference in May 2025 to inform about the socio-economic situation in May and the first 5 months of the year; and at the same time provide information on a number of issues that the public and the press are interested in.
At the press conference, the reporter asked the Ministry of Construction about the implementation of removing construction permits under the direction of the Prime Minister.
Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Danh Huy said that the viewpoint of the Party and State is always to create the most favorable conditions for people and businesses to issue construction permits.
The Ministry of Construction is also reviewing the entire system of legal documents regulating construction licensing, decrees, and circulars issued by the Ministry.
"We also conduct a summary assessment of all construction licensing procedures of the people to decentralize to all localities" - Mr. Huy emphasized.
According to Mr. Huy, we create maximum convenience for people and businesses but also have to assess the impact on the issue of canceling construction permits.
"If the construction permit is revoked, people will be free to build. However, does this affect the legitimate rights and interests of other people and businesses?" - Mr. Huy raised the question.
Therefore, to remove the construction permit, the Ministry will have to summarize and re-evaluate from the localities.
The Deputy Minister of Construction emphasized that for now, the Prime Minister's Official Dispatch 78 clearly states that the procedures for granting construction permits for works in construction investment projects with detailed planning at a scale of 1/500 or works in areas with approved urban design will be reduced.
"These areas have a state management role and then immediately stop licensing" - Mr. Huy said.
The Deputy Minister of Construction also discussed that if the license is removed, people will have many advantages, and state agencies will also reduce costs. However, it is necessary to maintain the role and ensure the interests of other households in addition, avoiding disputes.
The Prime Minister's Official Dispatch 78 requested to reduce the procedures for granting construction permits for works in construction investment projects with detailed plans at a scale of 1/500 or works in areas with approved urban design.
Reducing subjects that must carry out project and design appraisal procedures at specialized construction agencies.
Review and fully supplement necessary technical standards and regulations in the construction sector, especially regulations on construction planning, to ensure favorable conditions for construction investment activities.
Abolish and amend inappropriate technical standards and regulations, causing waste in investment in construction works.
