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This service allows you to request information about planning applications, decisions, and related actions. By law, the Town and Country Planning Department is required to keep a public record of important planning information, known as the Register of Decisions.

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Building Inspection & Permits

Before you move a single bucket of earth or pour a drop of concrete, you must have an active Building Permit. Safety is a journey, not a destination; therefore, your project requires mandatory inspections at key construction milestones to ensure the work matches your approved plans and BVI safety codes.

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Application form to install Generators and backup power

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Certificate of Occupancy (CO)

Once TCP has verified that a structure has been built in accordance with the approved Plans, then a Certificate of Occupancy (CO) will be issued. The Certificate of Occupancy is your official confirmation that the construction of your building has been completed according to the laws and safety standards of the Virgin Islands. You have secured your permissions, passed your structural reviews, and now, it’s time to finalize the project.

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Master Permit: Building Permission

Once you have secured your Planning Outline Permission, or letter of exemption you are required to apply for a Master Permit BEFORE any construction begins. While Planning Permission looks at land use, the Master Permit is a deep dive into the safety, structural integrity, and systems of your building.

This process will involve a detailed review of ALL construction drawings for the proposed project. You cannot break ground or start construction until this permit is issued.

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Planning Permission & Land Development

Before commencement of any construction, renovation, or land excavation, you must first obtain Outline Approval to Develop from the Planning Authority via the Town and Country Planning Department (TCPD). This process ensures that all developments are safe, sustainable, and compliant with national land-use standards.

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23 Jan

Officers From the Ministry of Environment Receive Training on Water Quality Monitoring

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VI CONTRACTERS TO ADHERE TO STRICTER COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS

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

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Explore property development services, guidelines, and resources for residential projects in the British Virgin Islands (BVI). Whether you’re planning to build a home or expand existing property, our streamlined process ensures compliance with territorial policies.

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VI CONTRACTERS TO ADHERE TO STRICTER COMPLIANCE AND STANDARDS

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