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Council Approval & CCC: We Handle It, You Rest Easy

The part most people worry about, and the one that most often delays a project. We handle all of it — from the first drawing to the certificate that lets your family move in legally. Here we explain what happens behind the scenes.

Usual timeline
3–4 months
Our fixed cost
RM45,000
Stage certificates
Form G1–G21

Why this matters earlier than you think

Many people treat council approval as paperwork that can be sorted out later. It is not. Building plan approval is the document LPPSA and the banks ask for before they release construction financing, so it sits on your project's critical path, not at the side.

And at the other end, the CCC decides when you can legally move in, connect permanent utilities and take a charge over the house. A house that is “finished” but has no CCC is not finished in any sense that matters.

  1. 1

    Architectural & structural drawings completed

    2–4 weeks

    A registered architect completes the architectural drawings; a registered engineer completes the structural drawings. Both must be signed by registered professionals — the homeowner cannot sign them.

  2. 2

    Submission to the council

    1 week

    The drawings are submitted with the application form, a copy of the title, the quit rent receipt and the processing fee. An incomplete submission is returned, and that means starting again from the back of the queue.

  3. 3

    Technical department review

    4–10 weeks

    The council circulates the drawings to the relevant departments: Engineering, Health, the Fire Department (for certain buildings) and the water authority. Each one can ask for amendments.

  4. 4

    Building plan approval

    3–4 months in total

    Once all comments are resolved, the council issues building plan approval. This is the document LPPSA and the banks ask for before disbursing construction financing.

  5. 5

    Construction & stage certificates

    Throughout construction

    During construction, the architect, engineer and subcontractors issue stage certificates — Forms G1 to G21 — confirming each part of the work complies with the approved plans.

  6. 6

    CCC issued

    2–4 weeks after completion

    The Principal Submitting Person (the architect or engineer who submitted the plans) issues the Certificate of Completion and Compliance. This confirms the house was built to the approved plans and is safe to occupy.

The three most expensive mistakes

Build first, apply later

A structure that has been built and does not comply with the approved plans has to be altered or demolished. That is a cost you cannot recover, and it affects the CCC and the financing. Do not start site work before plan approval.

Drawings without a professional's signature

Drawings prepared by a draughtsman without a registered architect's or engineer's endorsement will not be accepted by the council. They look cheaper up front and become a complete redo later.

Form G not collected

Stage certificates have to be collected throughout construction, not hunted for at the end. A subcontractor who has already left the site is a hard person to reach for one signature.

Before submission: a checklist

  • The original land title or a certified copy
  • The latest quit rent receipt, with no arrears
  • A site plan or lot plan from the Land Office
  • A land category and express conditions that allow residential use
  • Architectural drawings signed by a registered architect
  • Structural drawings signed by a registered engineer
  • A complete council application form
  • The council's processing fee

The first four are your responsibility and can be prepared today. Check your land's readiness to make sure there is no obstacle on the title.

Frequently asked

Do I need council approval to build on my own land?
Yes. Building a residential house without building plan approval is an offence, and a house without a CCC cannot be connected to permanent utilities, cannot be charged as security, and is hard to sell. If you finance the build through LPPSA or a bank, approval is not optional — disbursement depends on it.
What is a CCC, and how is it different from a CF?
The CCC is the Certificate of Completion and Compliance, issued by the architect or engineer who submitted the plans (the Principal Submitting Person). It replaced the old CF (Certificate of Fitness) system, issued by the council itself, in 2007. The effect is the same: without a CCC, your house is officially not yet fit to occupy.
What is Form G?
Forms G1 to G21 are the stage certificates signed during construction — foundations, structure, roof, wiring, plumbing and so on. Each is certified by the professional responsible for that part. The CCC cannot be issued until all of them are complete, and a Form G missing from a subcontractor is the most common cause of a delayed CCC.
How much does council approval cost?
We charge RM45,000 as a fixed cost for this whole process — architectural drawings, structural drawings, council fees, submission, follow-up and management until the CCC is issued. It is a fixed cost, not a percentage of the build cost, because the work is much the same for a 1,500 or a 3,000 square foot house.
Can I handle the approval myself to save money?
Yes, if you appoint your own registered architect and engineer and are prepared to manage the follow-up with the council. What you should be aware of: delays in this process add cost elsewhere, because material prices move and contractors' schedules shift. We do not lock you into this package — if you already have approved plans, we simply build.
How long does approval really take?
Three to four months is realistic in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur & Negeri Sembilan, and it can be longer if a department asks for amendments. Start as early as you can, and submit complete documents in one go — a half-complete submission is the most avoidable cause of delay.

We handle this whole process

The fixed RM45,000 covers the architectural and structural drawings, council fees, submission, follow-up and management through to the CCC. You do not have to go to the council office even once.

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