Jing Gui Zi Han [2019] No. 2696

To relevant institutions,

To implement the requirements of the Opinions on Improving the Examination and Approval Services for Simple and Low-risk Construction Projects and further promote the planning and permission approval services for simple and low-risk construction projects, the following opinions on improving the planning and permission approval services for simple and low-risk construction projects in Beijing are hereby put forward:

I. Improve the efficiency of administrative permission approval services according to the principle of "two quicks"

Each branch of Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources should handle the construction project planning permit for simple and low-risk construction projects in an efficient way according to the principle of "quick handling of compliant applications and one-time notification and quick return of non-compliant applications".

(i) During the period of accepting the application, it shall determine whether the declared projects belong to simple and low-risk projects in strict accordance with the list of simple and low-risk projects. For projects with clear land ownership, no outstanding government land receipts unpaid in the past and complete declaration materials that meet the acceptance standards, it shall to accept such application in a timely manner. For projects that fail to meet the acceptance standards, it shall notify the application unit of relevant reasons at one time and provide services initiatively. For those that meet the acceptance standards for ordinary projects, it shall to accept them according to the handling method suitable for ordinary projects.

(ii) At the handling stage, for projects that have been provided with consulting services via the Coordinated Information Platform of "Integration of Plans" and of which the application materials are in line with the consulting opinions of the Coordinated Information Platform of "Integration of Plans”, the approval department can issue a planning permission quickly; for projects that haven't been provided with consulting services via the Coordinated Information Platform of "Integration of Plans", the approval department should review the building's use nature, size, construction height, design scheme and other contents of the project according to relevant laws and regulations, and the Beijing Urban Master Plan (2016-2035), Positive and Negative List of the Nature of Using Construction Project Planning, etc., and quickly make administrative permission for projects that meet the approval standards; for projects that fail to meet the approval standards, the department should notify the application units of relevant reasons in a clear way at one time and issue a decision on non-approval in a timely manner; for complicated projects that are difficult to handle, the department should report them timely to relevant departments for instructions.

II. Strictly observe the handling time limit and related work disciplines

(i) Each branch of Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources shall handle relevant projects in strict accordance with the time limit for handling construction project planning permits for simple and low-risk projects within no more than five working days.

(ii) Each branch of Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources shall collect relevant materials in strict accordance with the list of application materials for simple and low-risk projects. The handling and approval personnel shall not require the application unit to provide materials that fall out of the list.

(iii) The approval personnel shall not review projects in advance, nor intervene with the acceptance work at windows.

(iv) For problems found in the acceptance and handling process, the construction unit shall be informed in writing at one time. It's strictly prohibited to issue the written decision of dismiss or disapproval for multiple times.

III. Highly value and strengthen overall coordination

(i) Each branch of Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources shall attach great importance to the administrative approval work for planning of simple and low-risk projects, and strengthen the communication and cooperation within the unit and between relevant commissions and bureaus to improve the service quality.

(ii) Relevant units should actively cooperate with and provide sufficient assistance to Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources in reviewing and approving the administrative permits for simple and low-risk projects.

Beijing Municipal Commission of Planning and Natural Resources
November 30, 2019