Bahrain’s UPDA unveils new service on ‘Planning’ platform
Bahrain’s City Planning and Improvement Authority (UPDA) has unveiled the “Planning Approval Endorsement” service on its “Planning” digital platform.
Launched in coordination with the Info and eGovernment Authority (iGA), the service comes as a part of its dedication to enhancing city planning companies within the Kingdom of Bahrain. With the launch of ‘Planning Approval Endorsement’ service, the variety of companies it gives reaches 15.
The brand new service permits engineering workplaces and authorities entities to use for official endorsements from City Planning Affairs, assessing land suitability for growth consistent with permitted plans. This consists of land use, constructing rules, and parking necessities. It’s required for circumstances with undefined regulatory classifications, akin to areas designated for particular initiatives.
Ahmed Abdulaziz Al Khayyat, Chief Government of the UPDA, acknowledged that the goal of this service is to simplify procedures and cut back the time wanted to acquire constructing permits, supporting venture high quality and enhancing the enterprise surroundings.
Al Khayyat additionally highlighted {that a} complete of 182 requests for planning approvals have been acquired in 2024, highlighting market demand.
Mohamed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Government of the iGA, emphasised the function of digital platforms and geographic info techniques in enhancing the effectivity of actual property companies and supporting nationwide growth efforts.
The digital platform ‘Planning’ permits licensed engineering workplaces to submit functions, monitor statuses, obtain steerage, and pay service charges. Moreover, it gives customers with planning necessities, laws, and an interactive map detailing zoning circumstances for every plot throughout Bahrain.
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