Legal basis: Article 7 of the Building Law of People's Republic of China (PRC). Before the construction project starts, the construction unit shall apply to the construction administrative department of the people's government at or above the county level where the project is located for a construction permit in accordance with the relevant provisions of the state. However, except for small projects below the quota determined by the administrative department of construction in the State Council. According to the authority and procedures stipulated by the State Council, the construction project that has approved the commencement report will no longer receive the construction permit. However, this project belongs to the project for which the construction permit should be handled. So far, it is illegal to build without permission.