Hi,

Just curious. Planning to do extension [ground floor only] at the back of the house [Semi-D, no road at the back].

Neighbor houses done similar renovation [they did both ground and top floor].

I went and asked them regarding their planning and permit application. They mentioned that most of the owner in that area did not apply for one. They told that if Majlis personnel come and check or anything just pay fine and it's done [though so far no issue, been 12 years since they did renovation]. Talked to two more neighbor, same response [though one got fined RM300 and that's it].

My question is supposedly we want to do extension but it's not going to be allowed, is it safe to continue as per what the neighbor did? If it helps, location is Kluang, Johor.

Layout of the house as below:
Blue Line = Property Edge [Fences etc]
Red Line = Built Up Size
Green Line = Planned Extension [About 7-8 ft wide]
Orange Arrow = The road in front of the house

Any help is appreciated.

Thank you.

Hi,

Thanks for taking the time to reply.

I've talked with my parents and decided to draw and submit the plan [better safe than sorry]. Apparently, my dad's friend is close with a person who used to own a house there and the extended their house to the edge [legally].

So, will be asking them for the person they were in contact with.

Just curious, typically what are the costs involved in drawing a plan, to submission and approval?

And should the plan not pass, then it's best to leave it as it is?

Thank you.

Hi,

Apologies for the late reply.

Regarding the plan drawing; can we draw and get approval in advance, then build when we have the money? Any issues in getting the plan approval earlier, let's say 6 months to a year earlier?

And obtaining those MPSJ permit and CCC approval, would that be done by the architect as well?

Thank you.