Many property owners may unknowingly be sitting on land that violates critical safety and regulatory setbacks. Experts warn that failure to comply could lead to demolition, penalties, or loss of property rights in the future.
Here are key setback requirements every landowner should be aware of:
HIGH-TENSION POWER LINES
11kV lines: Minimum of 6 metres clearance
33kV lines: Minimum of 11 metres clearance
132kV lines: Minimum of 30 metres clearance
330kV lines: Minimum of 50 metres clearance
Power substations: At least 12 metres from the boundary fence
WATER BODIES & DRAINAGE
Ocean/Sea: Minimum of 150 metres setback
Lagoon: Minimum of 50 metres setback
River/Canal: Minimum of 15 metres setback
Stream/Drainage: Minimum of 15 metres setback
ROADS & INFRASTRUCTURE
Federal Highways: Minimum of 45 metres setback
State Roads: Minimum of 30 metres setback
Street Roads: Minimum of 9 metres setback
Railway Lines: Minimum of 60 metres setback
NNPC Pipelines: Minimum of 15 metres from pipeline edge
WHY THIS MATTERS
These regulations are designed to:
Protect lives and property
Prevent environmental hazards
Ensure access for public infrastructure maintenance
Failure to comply could result in enforcement actions by relevant authorities, including demolition.
Bottom line:
Before you buy, build, or develop any land, always verify setback compliance with town planning authorities.
Ignorance of the law is not an excuse.
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