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.
For
enquiries, contact us on 0746 962239 or email [email protected] or visit Ardhi House, Off Ngong
Rd: P.O. Box 30450-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
In case of more information, keep visiting our
website https://property254.co.ke/ or call us on 0726982982 or on email
through [email protected].
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