This move has received strong support from the public. For years, building a house has involved a cumbersome and expensive process: hiring a design unit, preparing documents, obtaining zoning confirmation, paying administrative fees, and waiting for approval from local authorities. The total cost of acquiring a construction permit can run into tens of millions of dong, excluding unofficial "expedited processing" fees. These barriers have pushed many homeowners to seek out permit “brokers” or even proceed with construction before obtaining legal approval, perpetuating a cycle of hassle, inefficiency, and corruption.

Globally, many major cities have already done away with permit requirements for small-scale construction, replacing them with post-construction inspection models. Under this system, homeowners simply submit an online application form, which is automatically cross-checked with zoning and planning databases. If the project meets regulations, construction can begin without additional approvals. Violations, however, are strictly penalized, with responsibility assigned to the investor, design team, construction unit, and supervision agency. This model not only relieves administrative pressure but also increases transparency, curbs corruption, and reduces time and financial burdens for citizens. Especially with the integration of digital technologies and satellite imagery, authorities can now monitor construction projects through digital platforms and community reporting tools.

Experts stress that in order for this model to function effectively, provinces and local wards must urgently finalize and unify detailed 1:500-scale zoning plans. These plans must be publicly accessible, either on official websites or posted at ward-level People's Committee offices. With clear planning information available, citizens would only need to submit a stamped, licensed design blueprint and a construction commencement notice. Upon completion, contractors would prepare as-built drawings for the homeowner to submit, enabling the issuance of a property ownership certificate once tax obligations are fulfilled.

If implemented properly, this reform could usher in a more transparent, efficient, and citizen-centered construction management system for Vietnam.