Accra: The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly has issued a directive giving property owners and estate developers a two-month period to regularise their building permits with the Assembly.
According to Ghana News Agency, a statement signed by Mr. Jacob Shamatey on behalf of the Municipal Chief Executive outlined that the initiative is part of efforts to ensure adherence to planning and building regulations, enhancing public safety. The Assembly warned that if property owners and estate developers fail to comply within the stipulated time, they would face strict enforcement actions.
The enforcement measures mentioned include issuing stop-work orders, demolishing unauthorised structures, and prosecuting offenders as mandated by law. The statement highlighted the widespread issue of unauthorised structures in the municipality and noted that some permits, allegedly issued by other Assemblies, are questionable.
The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly, established in 2018, stressed that all valid permits must carry its official endorsement. The statement mentioned that several structures under review are large buildings located perilously close to major roads.
To address this, the Assembly has commenced a comprehensive inventory of unpermitted buildings in prominent areas such as Shiashie, Airport Residential Area, Roman Ridge, Dzorwulu, East Legon, West Legon, and additional parts of the municipality. The statement encouraged affected property owners to utilise the grace period by engaging with the Assembly's Physical Planning Department to complete the regularisation process.
The initiative aims to foster orderly development, safeguard residents, and enhance the municipality's appeal as a preferred destination for investors and homeowners.
