The top reasons reviewers deny permits
Rejections are usually caused by missing or inconsistent documents, not by the project itself.
Common denial reasons are predictable and preventable.
- Missing plat of survey or incomplete site plan
- Setbacks not labeled or measured incorrectly
- Incomplete application forms or missing signatures
- Plans that do not match the written scope
- Undisclosed utilities, easements, or floodplain impacts
Why rejections feel random
Requirements are scattered across PDFs, staff emails, and portal notes. Unless you have a structured checklist, it is easy to miss one item.
Every reset adds delay. It also adds cost and frustration for homeowners and contractors.
How to prevent the reset
Permitech standardizes project intake, checks for hidden requirements, and assembles the packet in a reviewer-friendly format.
When the submittal is complete the first time, approvals move faster.