Architecture & Permit Handling

Concept drawings, engineering coordination, and council submissions handled end-to-end so your landed rebuilds, extensions, or commercial upgrades stay compliant.

Service description

Our architecture unit prepares full drawing packages, structural calculations, and submission documents, then liaises with Malaysian councils on your behalf. You never have to queue, chase letters, or decipher technical feedback.

With LAM registration and CIDB G5 credentials, we’re authorised to design and submit projects up to RM10 million. We tailor each set to local council requirements, anticipate objections, and resubmit revisions until approvals land.

Scope handled end-to-end

Everything required to move from concept to approved permits.

Architectural Drawings – Floor plans, elevations, sections, and site plans.
Structural Calculations – Engineer-certified designs where required.
M&E Documentation – Electrical, plumbing, and ACMV layouts.
Permit Forms & Supporting Docs – Council paperwork, land titles, owner authorisations.
Council Submission – Physical or online filing with relevant authorities.
Technical Query Response – Clarifications and meetings with council officers.
Revision Packages – Updated drawings if feedback demands changes.
Approval Follow-Up – Liaison until approvals and CCC are issued.
Digital & Physical Sets – Stamped drawings delivered for your records.
Statewide Coverage – Experience across KL, Selangor, Johor, Penang, and beyond.

Why choose Mankind

Compliance, council know-how, and proactive communication.

Licensed accountability

LAM architects and engineers sign off your plans, protecting you from stop-work orders and fines.

Single coordinated team

Designers, engineers, and permit specialists share one brief—no juggling multiple vendors.

Council familiarity

We understand each council’s forms, setbacks, and common objections, speeding approvals.

Typical timeline benchmarks

Durations vary by council, but this is the general flow.

Architectural Drafting

2–3 weeks

Site measurement, schematic design, and client sign-off.

Structural & M&E Sets

1–2 weeks

Engineers finalise calculations, load paths, and service layouts.

Council Processing

4–8 weeks

Submission review, technical clarifications, and inspections as needed.

Revision & Approval

1–2 weeks

Address feedback, resubmit, and secure approvals/CCC.

Frequently asked questions

What you need to know before starting the permit journey.

Does every renovation need permits? Not all.

Minor interior works rarely need approval, but structural changes, extensions, and façade updates do. We assess requirements during consultation.

What happens if we skip permits? Risky.

Councils can issue stop-work orders, fines, or demand demolition. Banks may also reject financing for non-compliant properties.

Do you work outside KL/Selangor? Yes.

We handle submissions across Malaysia, adjusting documentation to each council’s process.

What if the council rejects the plan? We revise.

We respond to objections and resubmit without extra fees unless the design scope itself changes.

Can you manage heritage or conservation sites? With care.

Additional approvals are needed, but we coordinate with heritage authorities and outline longer timelines upfront.