The Urban Planning and Development Authority has announced the launch of the “Planning Approval Approval” service via the electronic platform for urban planning services “Planning”, as part of the ongoing efforts to develop services provided to citizens and investors in the Kingdom of Bahrain.
The authority explained that the new service is added to the group of services available on the platform to reach a total of 15 planning services provided in coordination with the Information Authority and the e -government, noting that the new service allows engineering offices and government agencies to apply for approval issued by urban planning affairs, which includes the site’s validity for reconstruction in accordance with the approved urban plans, including uses and structural requirements, and the conditions for providing parking lots Cars, and this service is required in cases that bear classifications that have not been determined by organizational requirements, such as project areas of a special nature.
The authority stated that the service is available to the beneficiaries as of today, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, by visiting the website www.planning.bh, where they can register and choose the “planning approval adoption” service from the list of available services, which makes it easier for them to submit applications and follow up directly.
In this context, Eng. Ahmed Abdulaziz Al -Khayyat, CEO of the Urban Planning and Development Authority, affirmed the keenness to continue the efforts to develop the urban planning and development sector, indicating that this new service will contribute significantly to accelerating procedures and reducing the time period for building licenses, which enhances the quality of projects, and contributes to improving the business environment.
Al -Khayyat added that the authority received 182 requests for planning approval during the year 2024, which reflects the increasing need for this service in the real estate market, noting that the platform “planning” and in light of joint coordination with the Information and Electronic Government Authority, has already contributed to improving the efficiency of procedures and reducing the time period needed to provide planning services in a significant manner.
For his part, Mr. Mohamed Ali, the chief executive of the Information and Electronic Government Authority, stressed that adding more services through the “planning” platform supports the continuous efforts of the authority in coordination with the various ministries and government agencies in order to implement the digital transformation of government services, stressing the role of geographic information systems projects in increasing the level of performance and productivity of real estate services, which are reflected in the support of the real estate sector in the Kingdom, and enhances gains from gains And the achievements of the national sectors.
The leader pointed out that the new service will contribute to reducing the duration of the completion of transactions, speeding up procedures and enhancing the efficiency and quality of real estate services, noting the continuous coordination between the Information and Electronic Government Authority, the Urban Planning and Development Authority and all relevant authorities in order to continue developing the “planning” platform and supplying it with electronic services.
It is noteworthy that the electronic platform for urban planning services “Planning” is concerned with different planning services for all projects in the Kingdom of Bahrain, as licensed engineering offices in the Kingdom through the system can submit planning requests for individuals and companies, inquire about the state of requests, and obtain consulting services by government agencies related to planning services, pay fees related to services, as the system facilitates the applicant to obtain to obtain All information that helps them in preparing documents, graphics and maps needed to submit applications by presenting all requirements and legislation related to planning services on the site, and through the interactive map feature of the Kingdom of Bahrain, which shows the requirements related to each voucher.
