How TD Bank Secured Rapid Building Permit Approval in 18 Days and Met a High-Stakes Compliance Deadline
18 business days
from application submission to approval
0
revision cycles needed for plan review
$240K+
in potential revenue gained and cost savings
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GreenLite helped us open a high-profile bank branch in just four months in a very challenging jurisdiction. They were fast, responsive, and effective.
Nicole Thompson-Floyd
Vice President, Senior Construction Project Manager
THE PROBLEM
TD Bank faced a strict four-month deadline to open a critical branch in Naples, FL, putting its regulatory compliance and banking operations at serious risk.
TD Bank urgently needed to establish a new branch location within an extremely compressed timeline. The traditional permitting process in Collier County posed severe challenges due to its complexity, unclear requirements, and history of slow responsiveness, risking the bank’s ability to meet critical operational deadlines.
Standard municipal processes offered no guarantees, with city reviews often dragging out indefinitely due to unclear feedback and slow communication. Expeditors previously hired to manage these issues were unable to overcome systemic challenges, resulting in repeated delays and increased costs.
With regulatory compliance deadlines looming, every day of delay represented significant operational setbacks and lost revenue potential. TD Bank required a reliable, fast, and transparent permitting partner to navigate these jurisdictional bottlenecks efficiently and ensure project timelines remained intact.
THE SOLUTION
GreenLite’s Private Plan Review service stepped in, proactively resolving compliance issues and dramatically accelerating TD Bank’s permitting process to meet immovable regulatory timelines.
GreenLite immediately took full ownership of the permitting process through their specialized Private Plan Review (PPR) service. GreenLite’s in-house team of architects and code experts meticulously pre-screened the building plans, identifying and resolving over 15 code compliance issues prior to municipal submission. This upfront diligence eliminated the typical cycle of city rejections and revisions.
To address Collier County’s unique and initially confusing requirements around private inspections, GreenLite quickly facilitated clear communication directly with county officials, which prevented weeks of potential delays.
GreenLite provided TD Bank with continuous real-time visibility into permit status, allowing the bank’s construction team to remain informed without additional manual follow-ups. GreenLite’s hands-on concierge service managed every step from intake to final approval quickly and transparently, allowing TD Bank’s team to shift their attention from administrative hurdles to operational readiness.
GreenLite streamlined permitting with their private plan review service. We received rapid approvals with zero municipal comments or revision cycles. They supported us through inspections and were instrumental for this mission-critical project.
THE RESULT
GreenLite delivered a seamless permitting experience, securing full project approval 75% faster than traditional municipal processes and directly safeguarding TD Bank’s continuity of business operations.
18days for building permit approval (vs. 16 weeks projected)
Zerorevision cycles needed for plan review
$240K+in potential revenue gained and in cost savings
With GreenLite’s expertise, TD Bank achieved complete building plan approval within just 18 business days of submission, significantly faster than the traditional ~4-month municipal review timeline. The project experienced zero municipal comments or revision cycles (a rarity for Collier County), demonstrating the thoroughness and importance of GreenLite’s upfront compliance review.
The accelerated permitting timeline directly translated to substantial financial benefits, unlocking over $240K in potential revenue and cost savings from avoiding expensive project delays. GreenLite’s proactive approach not only delivered tangible financial results but also allowed TD Bank to maintain its operational timeline and compliance obligations without disruption.
The successful partnership has positioned GreenLite as TD Bank’s trusted partner for future branch expansion and remodeling projects in Florida and beyond, enabling consistent, predictable, and rapid permitting outcomes moving forward.