Key Takeaways
- Etihad Town is LDA-approved (NOC LDA/DMP-I/1683); building maps go through society + LDA-compliant process.
- You need: ownership documents, CNIC, architectural drawings to by-law, and prescribed forms.
- With a professional handler, you never visit an office — approval is managed end to end.
Is Etihad Town LDA approved?
Yes. Etihad Town Lahore is approved by the Lahore Development Authority — its layout is sanctioned as the Revised Layout Plan under Section 13(5) of the LDA Act 1975, NOC LDA/DMP-I/1683. This makes building-map approval a defined, predictable process rather than a legal risk.
What documents are required for map approval?
Four things: proof of plot ownership (allotment/transfer letter), owner CNIC copies, complete architectural drawings prepared to society by-laws (plans, elevations, section), and the prescribed application forms with fees. Drawings must respect setbacks, coverage and height limits for your plot size.
What is the step-by-step process?
- By-law check — confirm setbacks, coverage and height for your block and plot size.
- Drawings — prepare an approval-ready set (architecture & 3D design service).
- Submission — file drawings, documents and fees with the approving office.
- Scrutiny & queries — respond to any objections; revise drawings if required.
- Approval & collection — receive the stamped, approved map. Construction may begin.
How long does approval take and what does it cost?
Timelines depend on the approving authority’s workload — typically a few weeks when drawings are compliant on first submission. Our map approval service is a fixed package covering drawings, submission, follow-up and collection, so there are no open-ended charges and no office visits for you.
Can overseas owners get map approval remotely?
Yes — with a power of attorney or authorised representative, the entire process runs without you being in Pakistan. It is a standard part of our overseas project management.