Babajide-Sanwo-Olu
The Lagos State Government has exposed 176 illegal estate developments across the state, predominantly in Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe. These estates were deemed illegal due to their failure to obtain layout approvals from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. Some of the identified illegal estates include Adron Homes in Elerangbe, Aina Gold Estate in Okun-Folu, Diamond Estate in Eputu, Prime Water View Garden in Ikate Elegushi, and Royal View Estate in Ikota.
The government has given the owners of these estates a 21-day ultimatum to submit the necessary documents to the Ministry of Planning and Urban Development in Alausa, Ikeja, to process their layout approvals. According to the Permanent Secretary, Office of Physical Planning, Oluwole Sotire, the illegal estates compromised the sustainable development ethos and the T.H.E.M.E.S+ Agenda of the Lagos State Government by operating without approved layouts.
The Lagos State Government aims to regulate the development of public and private estates, fostering a functional, organized, orderly, and resilient smart city. The government emphasizes the importance of layout approvals in achieving this goal and reminds real estate developers and practitioners to register with the Lagos State Real Estate Regulatory Authority (LASRERA).
The government’s crackdown on illegal estates is part of its efforts to ensure that developments in the state are guided by approved plans and regulations. This move is expected to improve the overall quality of life for residents, promote sustainable development, and enhance the state’s economic growth.
The owners of the affected estates have been put on notice to comply with the government’s regulations, and those who fail to do so may face penalties. The government’s action is seen as a step in the right direction towards achieving its goal of making Lagos a model city in terms of urban planning and development.
By enforcing its regulations, the Lagos State Government hopes to prevent the proliferation of unapproved developments, which can lead to a range of problems, including inadequate infrastructure, environmental degradation, and social issues. The government’s efforts are expected to promote a more organized and sustainable development of the state’s real estate sector.
