Construction of a building on a land

All issues relating to construction of buildings/building rights are arranged by Construction Law No. 3194.

According to the law, you can have a building constructed on your own land provided that

• It is in line with the official Construction Plansand current regulations.
• You obtain a “construction authorisation” certificate (planning permission) from the local governments.

With regards to the authorisation for building rights, if your land is within municipal borders, the relevant municipality authorises the construction. If your land is outside the municipal borders, then the relevant provincial governor’s office (“Valilik” in Turkish) authorises you.

Please bear in mind that you cannot construct any building on lands which are allocated as common places such as roads, green fields, and parks in the official Construction Plans.

If you plan to buy a land and to build a property on it, you are advised to search for the relevant official Construction Plans approved by the local governments and regulations, and to contact the relevant local governments.

Hiring a good solicitor would be beneficial at his step.