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Legal Distancing Between Buildings & Pavements Based on Construction Types
By law, all constructions with access roads adjacent to expressways, national or provincial roads are required to spare distance from the construction to the pavement to a certain extent, depending on the size and type of construction. According to the Road Law 2014, a spare distance between the buildings and the pavement is determined as […]
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Cambodia, Thailand to Temporarily Open New Stueng Bat-Ban Nong Ian Checkpoint Soon
Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to temporarily open the new Stung Bot- Ban Nong Ian border checkpoint soon connecting Cambodia’s Banteay Meanchey province to Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province. According to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport’ spokesman HE Vasim Sorya on 11 October, the plan to open this checkpoint is to boost trade between […]
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Over 2,900 Construction Projects Worth US$3.8 billion Approved in First 8 Months
The Ministry of Land Management, Urban Planning and Construction has approved a total of 2,901 construction projects during the first eight months of 2021, a 449-project drop compared to the same period last year. According to a report by the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the total investment value of the aforementioned projects was US$3,843 […]
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What Type of Constructions Does Not a Permit?
After the implementation of the Construction Law in 2019, almost all kinds of construction or demolition works must request a permit or permission from the competent authorities to ensure safety and public order. However, according to Sub-Decree No. 224 on the construction permit, there are some exceptions as follow: • Ground floor construction with a […]
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Understanding the Legal Ratio Between Building Height & Land Size
Most people may mistakenly think that if they own a plot of land, they can construct a house or a building as high as they want if the structures remain within their land border. However, doing so is illegal by law. The number of floors allowed for one building is dependent on the size of […]
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Crucial Legal Documents Required Before Applying for Construction Permit
To apply for a construction permit, there are several necessary documents required such as architectural design, master plan, and a land title deed, among others. However, there are three types of crucial contracts that the owner or real estate developer must sign in front of competent authorities before obtaining the construction permit. 1. Construction Contract […]
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Cambodia Earns Over US$2m from Agro-Industrial Land Concessions
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries as of August 2022 has given over 229 agro-industrial concessional land plots to the private sector, or equivalent to over 1.1 million hectares. The figure was shown by HE Veng Sakhorn, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries on 25 August. Among them, 72 private firms have paid over […]
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Construction of ADB-funded 11km Beachfront Road in Kep to Start in November
The construction of the ADB-funded 11km beachfront road is scheduled to begin this upcoming November, according to the final decision between the Kep provincial administration and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) on 30 September. This road will start from Kep city and stretch along the beach all the way to Angkol beach. With an estimated […]
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Construction of New Offshore Koh Tonsay Tourism Port to Begin by Mid-October
A new Koh Tonsay Tourism Port located on the Koh Tonsay Island, 4km offshore of Kep province’s mainland, is set to begin construction on 16 October and is expected to take 15 months to complete. The construction timeline was set during the meeting on Thursday 30 September between the Kep provincial administration, the Ministry of […]
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MPWT Requests the US to Provide Technical Support & Invest More in Infrastructure Sector
The Minister of Public Works and Transport HE Sun Chanthol has requested the United States to assist in three major areas to help enhance the infrastructure sector in Cambodia. The proposal was made during a meeting between HE Sun Chanthol and US Ambassador to Cambodia HE Patrick Murphy on 29 September. HE Sun Chanthol urged […]
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