Tensions have begun to settle in Lagos’s real estate sector following the state government’s decision to extend the window for developers of 176 previously flagged estates to submit their layout approvals. These estates primarily located in the Eti-Osa, Ajah, Ibeju-Lekki, and Epe corridors were initially tagged as “illegal” due to the absence of proper layout authorization from the Ministry of Physical Planning and Urban Development. The original 21-day deadline elapsed last month, but the government has now granted developers an additional two weeks to fully regularize their sites as non-compliant estates will be sealed.
According to Engr. Oluwole Sotire, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, the move aligns with the state’s broader T.H.E.M.E.S+ development vision for a smart, organised, and resilient city. He reaffirmed that layout approval is more than bureaucracy as it safeguards against planning chaos and urban dysfunction. The enforcement drive forms part of a renewed push to ensure that estates are professionally mapped, registered with LASRERA, and developed with sustainability at their core.
Industry voices have welcomed the state’s flexibility without losing sight of the stakes. Adetunji, Chairman of the African Real Estate Society’s Lagos Chapter, reminded developers that estates must be designed by qualified professionals and officially submitted to the government; otherwise, they remain illegal. This stance was echoed by Dr. Adekunle of Metro Homes & Castle, who emphasized that estate planning isn’t about aesthetics but an essential infrastructure design that prevents issues like flooding and disorderly growth.
For buyers, tenants, and investors, understand that investing in unapproved estates carries the real risk of loss, including possible sealing or legal entanglements. Now is not the time to ignore due diligence. Instead it is a valuable reminder to insist on layout approval documents, confirm that developers are registered with LASRERA and choose to work with only registered Real Estate agencies that can guarantee transparency ad your best interest, agencies such as Geoponts Properties.
At Geoponts Properties, we align fully with this call for responsible development. Transparency, legality, and lasting value are not just ideals but are principles embedded in every property we represent. If you’re planning to invest, buy, or rent in Lagos, choose a partner who ensures your documents and your future are secure.
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LAGOS GRANTS EXTENTION TO ERRANT ESTATES: WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
