DHA Map Approval Service
We prepare your drawings, clear the paperwork, and lodge a complete building-plan file at the DHA building control desk — working against DHA's published 20-working-day target so your project starts on legally approved drawings.
A DHA map approval is the formal sign-off from DHA building control that lets you legally begin construction. Our service handles the full file — drawings, NDC, fee challan, submission and objection handling — measured against DHA's 20-working-day target, which begins only once a complete, bylaw-compliant file is accepted at the desk.
Every DHA city and phase has its own rules: ground coverage limits, F/S/R setbacks, and a permitted height of Ground+1 or Ground+2. A building plan that breaches any of these is rejected at scrutiny, and any structure built without an approved plan risks a stop-work notice. At Construction Company DHA we keep the approval stage clearly separate from the build, so your drawings are correct before a single rupee goes into the ground.
The 20-working-day figure is DHA's own service target, not a promise we can make on DHA's behalf. What we control is the quality and completeness of the file: a clean, compliant submission is what keeps the clock running instead of resetting it. If you only need the rules, our grey structure guide sets out the coverage and setback limits in detail, and the construction rate calculator estimates the build cost once your plan is approved.
What the map approval service includes
The service covers the complete approval file from first drawing to stamped plan. We work as your point of contact at the DHA building control office, which is especially useful for overseas owners who cannot attend in person.
DHA's 20-working-day target
DHA aims to scrutinise a complete, compliant building-plan file within 20 working days. The clock starts at acceptance, not at the day you hand us documents — so our job is to lodge a clean file that does not get reset by objections.
Support for overseas owners
Send your allotment or transfer letter and CNIC by email and authorise us to act for you at the DHA office. We submit the file, handle objections, and email you the stamped approved plan. Reach our overseas desk any time at info@constructioncompanydha.pk.
Step by step: how the approval works
Every approval follows the same six-stage sequence. Most plots clear within DHA's 20-working-day target once the file is accepted, though objections can extend that window.
1
Architectural and structural drawings
A registered architect prepares the 2D plans against the correct DHA bylaws for your phase — coverage limit, F/S/R setbacks and the permitted G+1 or G+2 height — and an engineer prepares the structural drawings.
2
Documents and NDC clearance
We collect the allotment or transfer letter and CNIC, then obtain a clear NDC (No Demand Certificate) confirming all dues are settled, since DHA will not accept the file without it.
3
DHA scrutiny fee challan
We calculate the building control scrutiny fee for your plot size and city, generate the challan, and pay it so the proof of payment can be attached to the submission.
4
Submission at building control
The complete set — stamped drawings, documents, NDC and paid challan — is lodged at the relevant DHA building control office, which is the point at which DHA's 20-working-day target begins.
5
Objection handling
If the scrutiny desk raises an objection on a setback, coverage figure or a missing detail, we revise the drawings and resubmit promptly so the file keeps moving rather than lapsing.
6
Approved building plan
DHA issues the stamped, approved building plan. We hand it to you (or your site team) so structural work can begin legally, and we retain a copy for the completion certificate stage.
Want the paperwork detail before you start? Read DHA map approval in 20 days: the paperwork and NDC, NOC and possession explained.
Map approvals in your DHA city
Bylaws, scrutiny fees and the building control desk differ by city. Choose your DHA for the local process and current fee detail.
What happens after approval
Once the building plan is stamped, the build begins. We can carry your project through the structure and the finishing, all on the approved drawings.
Architecture & Design
The drawings behind the approval — plans designed to clear DHA bylaws first time.
Grey Structure
The structural shell, from foundation to roof slab, built on the approved plan.
Turnkey Finishing
A complete, move-in-ready handover after the grey structure is done.
Interior Design
Interior fit-out and finishing to complete the home.
See the full list on our services overview, or estimate your build with the construction rate calculator.
DHA Map Approval FAQ
How long does a DHA map approval take?
DHA publishes a 20-working-day target for a complete, bylaw-compliant submission. That clock starts only once your drawings, documents and fee challan are accepted at the building control desk. Incomplete files or objections reset the timeline, so the realistic window is roughly 3 to 5 weeks for most plots.
What documents do I need for a DHA building-plan approval?
You need the allotment or transfer letter, the owner's CNIC, an up-to-date NDC (No Demand Certificate) confirming dues are clear, the architectural drawings stamped by a registered architect, the structural drawings, and the paid DHA scrutiny fee challan. Overseas owners can send scanned copies by email and authorise us to submit on their behalf.
What is an NDC and why is it needed before approval?
An NDC, or No Demand Certificate, is DHA's confirmation that there are no outstanding dues, transfer charges, or membership fees against the plot. DHA will not accept a map submission until the NDC is clear, which is why we secure it early in the process. Our guide on NDC, NOC and possession explains how these documents fit together.
Can construction start before the map is approved?
No. Starting structural work before the building plan is approved risks a stop-work notice, fines, and in some cases demolition of the unauthorised portion. We advise waiting for the stamped approved plan before excavation, and we time the approval so it overlaps with site mobilisation to avoid lost weeks.
Do you handle DHA map approvals for overseas owners?
Yes. A large share of our clients live abroad. You email the plot documents and CNIC, we prepare and submit the file at the relevant DHA building control office, handle any objections, and send you the stamped approved plan. You can reach our overseas desk at info@constructioncompanydha.pk and we reply within 24 hours.
Start your DHA map approval
Email us your plot documents and we will prepare and lodge a complete building-plan file at the DHA building control desk, then send you the stamped approved plan.
Email us at info@constructioncompanydha.pkWe reply within 24 hours.