Lagos Seals 45 Buildings Over Planning Violations
LASPPPA says the affected properties had previously received contravention notices, but owners and developers failed to comply with its directives
The Lagos State Government has sealed more than 45 buildings in Eko and Ifako-Ijaiye districts over alleged violations of physical planning regulations, including construction without permits, excessive building density and unauthorised alterations.
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The enforcement operations were carried out by the Monitoring and Compliance Unit of the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Authority (LASPPPA) on Wednesday and Thursday, November 4 and 5, 2026.
In a statement shared on its Facebook page on Thursday, the authority disclosed that 25 properties were sealed in Ifako-Ijaiye District for various planning infractions.
The violations included operating without valid planning permits, excessive building density, unauthorised remodelling, deviations from approved building plans and construction without the required approvals.
In a separate update on Friday, LASPPPA announced that more than 20 additional buildings had been sealed in Eko District following another enforcement operation.
The agency said 10 properties were affected for deviating from approved building plans, while five each were sealed for excessive building density and carrying out remodelling without the necessary permits.
Other properties were also sealed for undertaking construction activities without obtaining planning approval.
LASPPPA explained that the affected property owners and developers had previously been served contravention notices by their respective district offices but failed to comply with the directives.
“Contravention notices had been served by the district office previously, but compliance was not achieved,” the agency stated.
The authority urged the affected owners and developers to visit their nearest district office or its headquarters at Oba Akinjobi Way, Government Reserved Area, Ikeja, to regularise their properties and obtain further guidance.
A source within the agency, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said monitoring and enforcement of physical planning regulations remained continuous exercises across Lagos State.
The latest operation adds to the state government’s wider enforcement campaign against unauthorised developments and non-compliance with approved building plans.
In July 2026, LASPPPA sealed more than 20 properties in Ikeja Local Government Area over alleged breaches of physical planning regulations.
The affected structures included uncompleted buildings, landed properties and developments with unauthorised extensions.
During that exercise, officials said the enforcement was intended to promote orderly development, protect lives and property, and reduce risks associated with buildings that do not comply with approved planning requirements.
The enforcement powers of LASPPPA are provided for under the Lagos State Physical Planning Permit Regulations, 2019.
The regulations allow the authority to issue notices, including stop-work and seal-off orders, where developments are undertaken without the required planning permits or fail to comply with approved conditions.
They also provide for regularisation in qualifying cases, subject to the authority’s assessment and applicable requirements.
The Lagos State Building Control Agency (LASBCA), which has a separate responsibility for monitoring construction standards and building safety, also has powers to seal illegal or defective structures after the required enforcement notices have been served.
Lagos operates a regulatory framework intended to ensure that property developments comply with approved designs, land-use requirements, building standards and other planning conditions.
Property owners are therefore expected to obtain the necessary planning permits before commencing construction or undertaking structural alterations. Developers must also ensure that work on their properties remains consistent with approved plans.
The state government has increasingly emphasised compliance as Lagos continues to experience rapid population growth and pressure on land, housing, roads and public infrastructure.
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For property owners and developers, the latest enforcement exercise is a reminder that obtaining approval and adhering to its conditions remain essential throughout the development process.
