Mandates of Compliance and Enforcement Division (CoED): 

• Ensure planned development in compliance to Thimphu Structure Plan, Development Control Regulation (DCR) and other relevant regulations.

• Issuance of development/building/demolition permits within Thimphu Thromde.

• Uphold Traditional Bhutanese Architecture. 

• Promote safe and habitable built environment.

• Inspection/monitoring of the developments to ensure compliance as per approved drawings.

• Deliver effective public services (building valuations/queries/conflicts) with regard to building and related isuses.    

• Monitor unauthorised constructions, squatter settlements and encroachment on state land.

• Facilitate commercial activities within Thromde in line with DCR.

• Study/review/improve and develop guidelines in accordance to the emerging developments/issues.

Organisation of CoED

Services Delivered by Approval Unit

1. Approvals for Major Drawings (more than one storied structures/building).

2. Approvals for minor drawings (single storey structures).

3. Approvals for revised drawings for on-going constructions/approved drawings.

4. Approvals for horizontal & vertical extension of existing buildings.

5. Approvals for retaining walls, roof extensions, major renovations, other miscellaneous applications.

6. Renewal of approval letters.

7. Develop guidelines & improve/propose amendments in the regulations.

8. Public awareness/clarifications on rules, guidelines, etc.

9. Issuance of location Clearance for business setups.

Services Delivered by Inspection and Monitoring Section

1. Inspection of ongoing construction sites.

   • Major construction work 

   • Minor construction work 

   • Renovation work 

2. Issuance/renewal of occupancy certificates.

3. Valuation of properties ( building /flat ) for transactions & and other purposes.

4. Issuance of minor approvals (internal renovation works, boundary wall, etc).

5. Monitoring  unauthorized constructions, illegal settlements and encroahment into state land. 

6. Resolving/attending  various issues/complaints related to building ,drainage, encroachments,etc. 

Building Inspectors and Area Responsible