A permit from LADBS is required for any private property construction, alteration, or repair work on buildings within the City of Los Angeles. Plans are submitted to any LADBS Development Services Center, then processed as a Regular Plan Check at our Metro, Van Nuys, and West LA locations.These instructions are provided as a guide to completing the Department of City Planning Application. To file for planning clearances, fill out this Clearance Summary Worksheet (CSW) Google Form. What is a Plan Check? Completed application form: Complete the appropriate form for your project type. Make sure that you are logged in to your account on the epic la home page to start click apply on the menu bar at the top of the page.