BQS606 Construction Economics III Coursework 2 – Development Order | UiTM

BQS 606 Coursework 2 – Development Order (30%)

Land development in Malaysia is governed by a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework, with tenure types divided into freehold and leasehold. Development projects must comply with statutory requirements such as land conversion, subdivision or amalgamation, planning permission (Development Order), building plan approval, and certification of completion prior to occupation.

For this coursework, students are required to undertake a systematic investigation of the development control process under a selected Local Authority (LA). The study should not only describe the steps and statutory requirements involved but also critically assess their implications for project feasibility, including legal, financial and technical considerations.

Coursework Objectives:

• To understanding of land tenure and its influence on development potential.
• To expose students to planning, building, and land administration procedures at the local authority level
• To develop students’ ability to link approval processes with technical, legal, and financial feasibility assessments in real-world projects.
• To encourage students to critically evaluate current approval systems and propose improvements that could enhance efficiency and support sustainable development.

Use The Following Guidelines To Complete This Coursework:

1. Introduction To Tenure Types

• Explain the legal characteristics of freehold and leasehold land tenure in Malaysia.
• Discuss how tenure influences land development potential, project feasibility, and financing.

2. Local Authority (LA) Profile

• Select a Local Authority (City Council or Municipal Council) as a case study.
• Provide a brief background of the LA, including its planning and building control departments.
• Describe the functions of relevant technical departments involved in development approvals.

3. Regulatory And Approval Framework

• Identify and summarise the statutory requirements and procedures for:
  a) Land conversion, subdivision, or amalgamation
  b) Planning permission (Development Order)
  c) Building plan approval
  d) Application for developer’s license and sales permit
  e) Certificate of Completion and Compliance (CCC)
• Develop detailed flowcharts for each approval stage (conversion, DO, building plan, CCC).
• Identify and tabulate the fees and premiums involved in:
  i. Land conversion and subdivision
  ii. Planning permission and building plan approval

4. Feasibility Study Integration

• Discuss the role of feasibility studies in decision-making prior to commencing land development.
• Evaluate technical, legal, financial, and market feasibility for a hypothetical project in your chosen LA.

5. Critical Analysis

• Assess the efficiency and transparency of the current development approval process in Malaysia.
• Suggest improvements that could streamline approval timelines and reduce development costs.

Coursework Marking Scheme:

Coursework will be assessed by presentation and submission of report

• Presentation – 100% (reduce to 10%)
• Submission of report – 100% (reduce to 20%)

Submission Date:
Report – Week 10
Presentation – Week 13