Development Plan (PUP) Preparation — Costs and Procedure
Preparation and approval of all types of Detailed Development Plans — for new construction realization, allocation, regulation, infrastructure objects.
What's included
- ✓ PUP-PRZ — Plan for Regulation and Construction
- ✓ PUP-PZ — only Construction (for already regulated property)
- ✓ PUP-PR — only Regulation (street/plot changes)
- ✓ PUP-PP — Parcel Plan (for linear objects and infrastructure)
What a Detailed Development Plan (PUP) is
PUP is an urban planning document that determines the purpose, regulation and construction parameters of a specific land plot or group of plots. It is the legal basis for issuing a design permit and for any new construction.
Types of PUP
PUP-PRZ (Plan for Regulation and Construction)
The most complete form — defines simultaneously regulation (boundaries, streets, allocation) and construction (footprint, height, density). Used for regulating new property or substantial amendments.
PUP-PZ (only Construction Plan)
When the property is already regulated (UPI status), but you want to change construction parameters.
PUP-PR (only Regulation Plan)
For changes in regulation — merging UPIs, dividing, modification of street regulation.
PUP-PP (Parcel Plan)
For linear objects outside regulation — water, sewer, electric, roads, gas pipelines.
Procedure step by step
- Brief — owner defines goal;
- Source data — sketches, active PUP, OUP, infrastructure information;
- Design permit for PUP — application to municipality;
- Geodetic survey — accurate boundaries, terrain relief, infrastructure;
- Project preparation — graphic and text parts in specialized software;
- Coordination — approvals from competent authorities (water, electric, environmental, etc.);
- Public hearing — for projects affecting third parties;
- ESUT (Expert Council) — technical approval;
- Order from the Chief Architect — final approval and entry into force.
Why entrust your PUP to us
- Experience with complex cases — old regulation, suburban expansion, PUP for solar parks;
- Geodesy + design in one place — survey, PUP preparation, subsequent permit, working drawings;
- Active management of the procedure — we handle communication with authorities;
- Transparent timeline — realistic plan for each stage with regular updates.
Frequently asked questions
What is a PUP and when do I need it?
PUP (Detailed Development Plan) is an urban planning document that determines the purpose, regulation and construction parameters of a specific terrain. You need it when regulating an unregulated property, changing the purpose (e.g. agricultural land to UPI), changing construction parameters (height, density), merging or dividing properties, building infrastructure.
How much does PUP preparation cost?
For a small UPI in Sofia — from 1500 BGN excl. VAT for PUP-PZ. Full PUP-PRZ for larger plot — typically 2500 to 5000 BGN. State fees and coordination fees are separate.
How long does PUP approval take?
Realistically 4 to 9 months from filing the design permit to final order from the Chief Architect.