By Revital Reich – Architecture and Interior Design
There are people who do not want to settle for living in an apartment building and dream of having their own private home—one that is built according to a refined vision and designed without compromise.
This option is completely realistic, but on the way to building the house, there is another hurdle to overcome. The Planning and Building Law requires obtaining a building permit for a private home. Therefore, if you are about to build such a property, keep reading to learn everything important בנושא.
The Stages of Obtaining a Building Permit for a Private Home
Despite the clear desire to move forward as quickly as possible and start building your dream home, obtaining a building permit for a private home involves several stages that must be carried out carefully, without skipping any of them.
First, a submission plan and a detailed application must be prepared and submitted to the local committee. The committee holds a discussion and decides whether to approve the construction, reject it, or approve it subject to certain conditions.
The application must include various approvals from entities such as the electric company, fire and rescue services, Bezeq approval, approval from the Israel Land Authority, approval of a sanitary plan, approval for planning a protected residential space (Mamad), and confirmation of fee payments.
In addition, a specific local authority may require additional approvals that are not customary in other municipalities.
Preparing the Submission Plan for Obtaining a Building Permit
The submission plan for obtaining a building permit for a private home is prepared by a professional architect. It is called a “Garmoshka” because it is usually folded in an accordion shape. The submission plan includes several components:
Property details: address, owner details, architect details, and a description of the permit request
A detailed architectural plan
A site development plan
Details of the type of construction and the materials to be used
A survey map prepared by a certified surveyor, up to six months prior to submission
Approvals from authorities and all relevant entities
Signatures of the parties responsible for planning and constructing the house
The expected timeframe for receiving a building permit for a private home ranges from four months to a year. As a rule of thumb, the more detailed the application, the higher the chances of receiving approval as quickly as possible. Only after the committee’s approval and receiving the permit can the building process proceed.
