The exercise of land utilisation policy : Town planning deeds

According to article 2 of Law n2004/003 of 21 April 2004 regulating urban planning in Cameroon, the Cameroonian territory is the common heritage of the Nation. The State and decentralised territorial collectivities are the administrators and managers.


The law regulating city planning predicts in it title 3, rules relative to land usage and construction deed. It is supported by decree n2008/0739/PM of 23 April 2008 fixing land utilisation and construction rules and decree n2008/0740 of 23 April 2008 fixing the regime of sanctions applicable to offences to town planning rules. 


To properly enjoy his piece of land, first and foremost there should be operation management, obtain authorisations guaranteeing his rights and his obligations.

At each step of using the field, all field proprietors should obtain from the council, authorization giving him full right on his parcel.


According to specifications of law texts on land use policy in Cameroon, six urban deeds exists which are:

  • Town planning certificate 
  • Authorization to plot Implantation permit 
  • Construction permit 
  • Demolition permit 
  • Certificate of conformity.
Key point : 
The services of the City Council have competence to control the respect of urban planning rules on the field. Town planning deeds beside constitute important resources for the council (cost of instruction documents).

For each deed, shall be defined the term, detail document instruction procedure, the constitution of document, deadlines, etc… by basing on 2004 urban planning law and decrees n°2008/0739/PM of 23 April 2008 fixing land utilisation and construction rules and n°2008/0740 of 23 April 2008 fixing the regime of sanctions applicable to offences to town planning rules. 

Remarks : 
The law talks of the Mayor being the main authority in charge of managing the town. For the case of City Councils, the Government Delegate exercises the attributions of the Mayor. It is highly recommended that the participation of sub divisional mayors should be made at the level of the commission in charge of examining documents and controlling executions.
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