Excavation Permit | Dubai Development Authority

Overview

Service Name

Excavation Permit

Description

This service allows the customer to obtain a permit for the construction of foundation or basement of the buildings and also to create a level, clean area to work.

Details

Requester	Contractor
Service Deliverables	Excavation Permit
Service Request Channels	Online
Service Hours	Online: 24/7
Estimated Time to Deliver	3 Working Days
Service Fees	Excavation Permit: AED 5,000 Excavation Permit for Villas AED 1,000 per Villa An additional fee of AED 10 as “Knowledge Dirham” and AED 10 as “Innovation Dirham” is applicable per transaction
Required Documents	Building Permit Application (In case of applying through customer service center) Appointment letter signed by owner, consultant and contractor Geotechnical design calculations (slope stability) for open Excavation Geotechnical Model (software) Excavation design drawings (as per Circular No.400 ) NOC from relevant authorities (if applicable) Excavation Design Review Checklist NOC from Neighbor/Plot Owner (if Excavation in Neighbor plot)
Notes	The approved permit is valid for 6 months Preliminary Design Approval should be obtained before applying for this permit (refer Form No. ZA-DC-F-03)

Online

Online

Apply

Login to DDA portal (Zoning e-Services)
Under the Building project, select Excavation Permit application
Complete the application
Upload the required documents
Submit the application

Pay Fees

Pay the applicable fees
Acknowledgement of receiving application will be sent

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