PROCEDURE FOR OBTAINING A SUBDIVISION/AMALGAMATION APPROVAL OF PLOTS IN KENYA

1. Introduction

Amalgamation involves the combination of two or more contiguous/adjoining lots of alienated

land. The lands are under separate titles. When combined, the land will be held under single title.

Subdivision is the divisor of land into two or more plots/lots. Its purpose is to split a large tract of
land into smaller ones that are easier to develop and can be developed independently of one
another to increase growth and maximize the use of space. This tool also speeds up the zoning
process and selling off of the land, resulting in a fully completed area, though one that is divided
into various smaller areas

2. Procedure

The process involves the drafting of an amalgamation/subdivision plan/scheme showing the plots
to be combined or sub divide. The investor, through a registered physical planner makes an
application to the County Government through filling in PPA 1 form attaching the plan/scheme
and a planning brief explaining why the amalgamation or subdivision is in line with the policy.
The requisite fee will be paid to the County government and the receipt annexed to the planning
Brief presented to the County Government

3. Requirements

1. Dully filled P.P.A 1 forms in triplicate submitted and signed by a Registered physical
Planner
2. Amalgamation/Subdivision Scheme (5 Blue prints and 1 Linen print)
3. Planning Brief by a Registered Physical Planner (signed accordingly)
4. Ownership documents (Title Deed)
5. Comprehensive Location Plan
6. Application fee receipt
7. Rates payment receipts

4. Professional & Statutory Costs

The Statutory & Professionals Costs involved for the amalgamation/subdivision application are
particularized below:

1. Application fee (Fee is charged per plot subdivided or amalgamated and varies in
different counties)
2. PPA 1 form fee (Is always Ksh.1000 in all counties)
3. Professional Fee (Depends on the size of the project and the area the property is located)