About Parcel Zoning/ Change of Zoning
Study the zoning or change of zoning of a parcel or parcels in accordance with technical and planning studies, in coordination with the relevant authorities, and obtaining the necessary approvals.
Entities Participating Details
Ministry of Works (MOW):
- Sanitary Engineering Planning & Projects Directorate (SEPPD)
- Roads Planning & Design Directorate (RPDD)
- Central Planning Office (CPO)
Electricity & Water Authority (EWA)
- Electric Distribution Directorate (EDD)
- Water Distribution Directorate (WDD)
- Planning & Studies Directorate Electricity (PSDE)
- Planning & Studies Directorate Water (PSDW)
Ministry of Transportation & Telecommunications (MTT)
- Ministry of Transportation & Telecommunications (MTT)
Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)
- Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)
- Bahrain Telecommunication Network (BNET)
Bapco Energies
- Bapco Energies
- Bahrain Petroleum Company (BAPCO)
- Bapco Upstream
- Arab Ship Building & Repair Yard (ASRY)
Ministry of Education
- Ministry of Education
Municipal Councils
- Municipal Councils
Application Requirements
Required Documents:
- A copy of the title deed.
- A copy of the owner's smart card (both sides) or a copy of the commercial registration for organizations and companies.
- A copy of the certificate of completion of reclamation issued by the area municipality, if the land falls within submerged areas.
If the applicant is the owner's attorney-in-fact:
- Copy of the power of attorney certified by the Ministry of Justice and Islamic Affairs.
- Copy of the attorney-in-fact 's smart card.
If the applicant is authorized to represent the owner:
- A copy of the authorized letter.
- The authorized person’s smart card.
If the applicant is a company:
- A copy of the commercial registration (CR).
- A copy of the authorization letter.
- A copy of the smart card of the authorized person.
If the applicant is a governmental entity:
- Unit number should be provided.
In case of heirs, applicants shall provide:
- A copy of the inheritance quota.
- A letter signed by all heirs authorizing the applicant.
- Copies of the smart cards of all heirs.
Additional Requirements:
- Specification of the type of project to be constructed for zoning or change of zoning requests within special projects.
- A copy of the approval from the Private Education Directorate in case of a request to establish a private school or kindergarten.
Change of Zoning fees:
- 10 BD for change of zone (for each parcel)
- 1% of the land value after approval of the new zoning