Planning Permission & Land Development

Application form for Permission to Develop Land
TCP Planning Permission

Table of Contents

Who Can Apply

To submit an application, you must fall into one of these two categories:

  • The Registered Owner: The individual(s) listed on the Land Register.
  • Authorized Representative: If you are not the owner, you must provide written consent via a Certified Lease or a Notarized Letter of Non-Objection from the owner.

What You Need

The application form is detailed. To ensure your submission isn't delayed, gather these core requirements first:

  • Proof of Ownership: A recent, certified copy of your Land Register.
  • Identification: A valid Photo ID of the applicant.
  • Professional Plans: Because of the technical nature of construction, all architectural plans must be filed by a locally registered architect.
  • Environmental Awareness: You must indicate if your project is within 100 feet of sensitive areas such as ghuts, ponds, historical ruins, or beaches. This is achieved by completing the relevant sections of the development application form.

Understanding Your Application Type

Depending on your project, you will need to complete specific sections of the form. Use this guide to ensure you’ve filled out the right parts:
 

Development Type

Required Form Sections

All Applications

1–3, 5–9, 15, and 20–21 (Mandatory)

New Construction

Section 12 (Outline) or Section 14 (Final Building)

Subdivisions

Section 10 (Plot sizes, number of plots, etc.)

Signs & Adverts

Section 11 (Placement and description)

Demolitions

Section 13 (Utility disconnection & methodology)

Technical Requirements for Plans

Your architect must submit a digital package to tcpapplications@gov.vg that includes:

  • Site & Location Plans: Showing exactly where the building sits on the parcel.
  • Floor Plans & Sections: Interior layouts and a vertical "cut-through" view.
  • Elevations: Two views showing the exterior height and design.
  • Infrastructure Details: Septic system designs, water supply capacity, site drainage and parking layouts.

Development Fee Calculator

The Development Fee Calculator is an easy-to-use online tool designed to help applicants estimate the development fees before submitting their application for approval. By entering the square footage of the development project, the calculator provides an instant estimate of the fee based on current regulations and fee schedules.
This tool helps applicants:

  • Plan ahead by understanding expected development costs
  • Avoid delays caused by incomplete or incorrect fee payments
  • Prepare accurate budgets before submitting applications

Please note that the calculator provides an estimated fee only. Final fees will be confirmed during the official review process by the department.

Please enter the residential square footage

How To Submit

Complete

Ensure all mandatory sections (1–3, 5–9, 15, 20–21) are signed by the Owner and the Agent.

Email

Send the completed form, proof of ownership, and architectural drawings to tcpapplications@gov.vg.

 

Review

The TCPD will contact you regarding fee payment and the status of your official review.

Pro Tips

  • Tip: Make sure your Land Register copy is recent (usually within the last 6 months) to avoid delays.
  • Tip: Double-check that sections 1-3 and 15 are signed! These are the most common spots where applicants miss a detail.
  • Tip: To help your land development go smoothly, please save your "Application for Permission to Develop Land" form. You will need to turn this form in several times during the process.
     

Whats Happens Next

Master Permit: Building Permission

Contact Information

Town and Country Planning Department - Tortola

Second Floor, R.G. Hodge Plaza
Road Town, Tortola
Virgin Islands (British) VG1110
Telephone: 284 468-2158
Email: tcp@gov.vg