by Georole Ltd | May 6, 2023 | land survey
what is a site planning survey?
A site planning survey is a survey that uses a combination of both boundary and topographic surveys. This is used for the preparation of a site plan to be used for designing building improvements or land developments. It is possible that this may also include a subdivision survey, which would divide undeveloped land into various things. These include blocks, lots, streets, parts and more in accordance with State Laws and County or City ordinances. Read more.
when do you need a site planning survey?
As mentioned above, Site Plan Surveys are most often requested to legally obtain building permits for improvements for a property. There are other reasons to obtain this survey besides obtaining a permit. For example, if the site is in a flooding area, an engineer needs to look at a site plan so they can come up with a land grading strategy. A Site Planning Survey also serves as a measure of precision to make sure the building or addition is being built correctly. Whenever you are planning for some sort of improvement that interacts with the land, from add-ons to driveways to below-ground pools, a Site Plan Survey is a good idea, even if your local authorities do not require it.
who to hire as your surveyor?
As a result of experience in surveying, GeoRole Surveying is your best site planning expert. We are located in Kilifi, Coastal region of Kenya and our surveyors are licensed to service you.
Our survey team is the premier Site Planning Surveyors in Kenya. Therefore, Georole will deliver a fast turnaround, in comparison to our competitors, when it is time to execute a survey on your property.
We take pride in every survey we deliver to our clients. How do we achieve this? By providing exceptional service, industry-leading quality of work, and competitive pricing. Our surveyor team is the best nationally.
Contact us today or order a Site Planning Survey now to find out how our team can go to work for you!
by Georole Ltd | May 6, 2023 | land survey
Are you aware what a land surveyor does or what land surveying is? Basically, surveying is the technique, professions, art and science of determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional position of a point and the distances and angles that are measured between them. This technique is used in order to establish the size of a plot of land and the buildability of it.
A land surveyor is an individual with the important task of verifying property lines so that you don’t build anything where you are not allowed to. To make these verifications, surveyors go out into the field to search for original property markers on the land (these are usually underground and contain details about who originally surveyed the land).
Land surveyors also do a lot of measurements and calculations around the property and the neighborhood. Plus, they search for and review city, county and state property records.
There are many reasons why you would need a land surveyor and below are a few examples:
- When purchasing or selling land
- Prior to building a structure
- Resolving a boundary dispute
- Verifying a tax assessment
As you can see, the list of reasons why you need a land survey can be endless. Therefore, hiring a land surveyor is one of the first steps you should take when buying land or building a structure on your property. Look no further than Georole Surveying Team, Inc. for all of your land surveying needs.
conclusion
Land survey is a professional drawing that identifies property boundaries and provides the location of any structures located on the property. Land surveys are extremely important and a necessity for any land owner or prospective land owner. The land survey drawing will depict all corners of the property and will be marked on the property by a licensed land surveyor. You will use the drawing document and physical markers on the property to establish your property lines or building site.
by Georole Ltd | May 6, 2023 | land survey
Homebuyers may need to get a property survey before they close on their new place because when buying a home, there’s a certain amount of work required in between having your offer accepted and actually moving in.
The reason why property surveys may be necessary is to determine and confirm land boundaries. Examples would be the parcel of land a home sits on, and any sub-surface improvements, like a septic tank or well. They also identify other types of restrictions and conditions that apply to the legal description of a property.
This kind of survey will probably be needed whether you’re buying a new home or building an addition onto a property you already own.
what is property survey?
A property survey is all about defining what belongs to you and what doesn’t. This survey is conducted to determine or confirm land boundaries that are already established. For example, if a developer consider to put up a fence, he/she will need and want to know exactly where his/her property ends and their neighbor’s begins.
This survey also identify other types of restrictions and conditions that apply to the legal description of a property, including easements or encroachments.That’s what a property survey will help you determine. Surveys detail how your property is defined in an official, legal capacity. Instead of guessing where your property lines are, you have a document that has it detailed for you.
Just incase you will need a property survey, do not hestate to contact georole surveyors
by Georole Ltd | Apr 25, 2023 | physical and land use planning
A planning appraisal is an assessment of the development potential of a site based on planning policy and other considerations.
Reasons why should carry out a planning appraisal
A planning appraisal may be carried out for a number of reasons including but not limited to:
- To assess whether a site is suitable for a specific development, or to identify alternative development options for a site in which you have an interest
- To establish the site-specific opportunities and constraints which will affect your decision-making process
- To distinguish between immediate and longer-term potential
- To identify additional information which may be needed for a final decision on whether to proceed
The appraisal should, as a matter of routine, cover site characteristics, planning history and relevant planning policy.
However, the key skill is to interpret this information. The following questions should provide a useful starting point.
Some Questions to Answer
- Is the proposal in accordance with the Development Plan, considering not only individual policies but the overall direction of the Plan?
- Should Local Plan policies be given reduced weight due to:
- Passage of time
- Changes in circumstances at the site
- Conflict with National Planning Policy Framework
- Current evidence of supply and demand for different types of land use
- Are there material considerations which would outweigh any policy conflict?
- Are there relevant permitted development rights available?
- Is site-specific evidence needed to support your case? (e.g. viability assessment)
- What opportunities and constraints arise from the site characteristics and what will their impact be on development capacity?
- How likely are current constraints to change with time? (e.g. regeneration initiatives which may improve viability, provision of new infrastructure)
- Was any refusal tested at appeal, can amendments address previous concerns or have circumstances changed?
The results
This framework provides a starting point, to be adapted to a specific proposal, site or user requirement. The outcome might range from a site being swiftly discounted to the production of a formal report to justify a site acquisition to the company board.
Recommendation
When providing a detailed appraisal, Georole Planning Team undertake research on a number of critical aspects that affect the development potential of a site.
Our experts understand the planning system, having experience assessing and promoting schemes and securing consents. Our expertise covers all types and scales of development. We use this expertise to review planning policy and decisions to advise on the prospects of development.
From this informed position we can advise on the potential development but most importantly the routes to achieving the required permissions. These options can include outline, full planning application and permitted development. This is the planning strategy to deliver the vision for the site.
The matters we cover in our appraisals:
- Existing lawful use
- Constraints
- Designations
- Planning history
- Current planning policy
- Emerging planning policy
- Strategic and national planning policy
- Permitted development
- Consenting options
- Community Infrastructure Levy
- Timescales
- External consultants
Therefore, if you want to call in expert help, you know where to come!
by Georole Ltd | Apr 23, 2023 | land survey
The important key steps to follow in purchasing land includes; land identification, search, sale agreement, transfer, stamping and the registration of the transfer.
Land Identification
The prospective buyer identifies a piece of land that meets their criteria including size, location, soil type among other factors. Are you looking for a land to buy? click here to identify a land of your choice.
Search at the lands registry
- Carry out an official search at the county registry. The search indicates the ownership and status of the land. One needs to have a copy of the title to the land that you intend to do the search.
- You will have to fill a search application form and attach on it single copies of the title deed, ID card and PIN certificate and pay Kshs.500/- at the registry and get an official receipt.
- The search will give you the following information; The registered owner, Its size, Any encumbrances against the land, for instance cautions, caveats. It will further show the title and search numbers, date the search was done, nature of title (freehold/leasehold), approximate area in hectares, name and address of proprietor and whether a title has been issued. A title with any unresolved issues of the above is not transferrable.
- The search results must be signed and sealed by the registrar. If all is clear, then you may proceed to the next step which is writing a sale agreement.
Sale agreement
The purchaser may appoint a lawyer to represent him in the signing of the agreement. The sale agreement is prepared by the seller’s lawyer and it indicates the terms of sale including the names of the buyer and seller, price of the land, mode of payment and documents to be supplied by the seller to facilitate registration of the transfer of land to the buyer.
At this point, the buyer may be required to pay a deposit with the balance payable within 90 days after signing of the sale agreement. After the parties have signed the sale agreement, the document must then be stamped to make it legally binding.
Transfer and procurement of completion documents
- The transfer document is usually prepared by the buyer’s advocate and approved by the seller’s lawyer.
- The seller is supposed to procure the completion documents at his costs, including the: original title deed, 3 copies of transfer of land duly completed by the seller, ID Card, certificate of registration of the seller and PIN certificate, 3 passport size photos of seller (if company, photos of two of its directors) land rent clearance certificate (for leasehold
land) rates clearance certificates, and consent to transfer and valuation form duly completed by the seller.
- The document should also be signed by the buyer who is also required to produce copies of his ID card, PIN certificate and passport photos.
Stamping the transfer
- The buyer then applies for the valuation of the land by the government valuer using valuation form duly completed by the seller. Lands office will use these documents to determine stamp duty payable.
- The stamp duty should be paid to the commissioner of domestic taxes usually through the National Bank or any other appointed bank.
- Once the payment is done, the buyer should lodge the documents at the lands office for stamping with duty.
- Thereafter, the buyer should book the following documents for registration: Title deed; land rent and rates clearance certificates, valuation report, consent to transfer, stamp duty declaration and pay-in-slip.
Registration of the transfer (final of the steps to follow in purchasing land)
This is the last process of the land purchase and it involves the registration of the transfer in favor of the buyer.
