Land user or land use is a series of operations on land carried out by humans with the intention to obtain products and or benefits through using resources on said land. For instance, a residential user, a commercial user, an industrial user or an agricultural user. A change of user is therefore an application to change the initial or existing user to a proposed new user one which must be harmonious with the surrounding neighborhood and according to the plan within the area as directed by the planning authority. This particular application can be initiated by the proprietor or a registered fiscal planner
Change of User application process.
1. Log in to https://ardhisasa.lands.go.ke/account/login using your Ardhisasa ID or national ID number, along with your password. Once logged in, you will receive a one-time password (OTP) code on your registered phone number. Enter this code on the OTP prompt box and click Log In. You will then be directed to the dashboard.
2. Click on the Land Administration section, followed by View More. In the expanded options, click on Development Control to access the application services provided in this department. Within the application section, you will find five tabs: pending, ongoing, completed, cancelled, and rejected. These tabs organize the applications based on their current status. The pending tab displays applications that require further action, while the ongoing tab includes applications submitted for processing by the ministry officials. The completed tab lists applications that have been approved, the cancelled tab represents applications that have been terminated, and the rejected tab displays applications that did not meet the necessary requirements.
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3. Click on the New Application tab located at the top right corner of the page. Before proceeding, you can explore the frequently asked questions (FAQs) section to gain additional knowledge about the process. Once you are ready, click Next to proceed to the application details section.
4. Select the Change of Use application, as it is the default option. Choose the new use you intend to change your land to, and describe the current status of the land.
5. Enter the current parcel number in the specified format, and provide the reference number from the PLUPA/DC17 (previously PPA2) form issued by the county for the development control process. If you have any additional relevant information, you can enter it in the provided text box. Make sure to complete all the required fields marked with an asterisk (*).
6. Upload the necessary documents for processing your application. It is recommended to have all the required documents saved in one folder on your machine for easy upload. If you have any additional documents that may be relevant, you can include them by clicking on Additional Documents, entering the document name, and uploading the file. Once you have attached all the required files, click Next to proceed.
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7. Scroll through the entire page and ensure that the captured details are correct. If satisfied, click Submit to submit your application. You will be prompted to confirm your submission, and upon confirmation, a pop-up notification will confirm the successful creation of your application. Click Close to exit the notification.
Once you submit your application, you will receive a reference number and can track the progress of your application. The application status will be shown as ongoing and will include details such as verification by the property owner. If you wish to cancel the application, you have the option to do so. As the proprietor, you will need to verify the application by entering the OTP code sent to your phone number and email address. After successful verification, you can click the submit request button to proceed. A pop-up notification will confirm the submission, and you can find your application in the ongoing tab. By clicking on view, you can monitor the progress of your application through the progress bar. Ministry officials will process the application, and you will be notified when it reaches the final approval stage.
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