Major Subdivision

Service Conditions

• The sub division proposal must follow with the approved requirements for sub division (the provisions of the executive regulations issued by the resolution)
• The land must have an approved zoning according to the approved zoning maps
• Submission through approved engineering offices only.

Required Attachments

• A copy of the title deed / document
• A copy of the owner's smart card (both sides) or a copy of the commercial registration for organizations and companies.
• A map of the proposed subdivision signed by the land owner. If the land has multiple owners, all owners must sign the map
• An electronic copy of the proposed partition map (AutoCAD/MicroStation).

If the parcel located in areas of a special nature,requests within the project areas of a special nature.

• Requests within the project areas of a special nature.

If the land is part of an approved plan (Durrat Al Bahrain, Diyar Al Muharraq, Amwaj Island, Bahrain Bay):

• A copy of “Special Nature Projects Review Committee” approval.
• A copy of the land-use table.

If the land is at sea

• A copy of the reclamation completion certificate from the relevant municipality (for marine land).

If the applicant is authorized to represent the owner:

• A copy of the authorization letter (E-authorization services guide).
• The authorized person’s smart card.

If the applicant is a company:

• A copy of the Commercial Register of Companies and Companies with the Registry Extracts among those authorized to sign.
• A copy of the authorization letter (E-authorization services guide).
• The authorized person’s smart card (authorized to follow up on the application).

If the applicants are heirs:

• A copy of the legal obligation.
• An authorization letter signed by the heirs.
• Smart card copies of all legitimate heirs.

Legal Regulations

• Ministerial Resolution No. (165) of 2018 amending certain provisions of the executive regulations of Decree-Law No. (3) of 1994 on the division of land for reconstruction and development issued by Ministerial Resolution (56) of 2009
• Decree-Law No. (3) of 1994 on the division of land for reconstruction and development
• Resolution of the Higher Urban Planning Committee No. (8-10-2017), issued on August 8th 2017, on the granting of exceptions to reduce the minimum to 15 metres following approval by the Higher Urban Planning Committee
• Ministerial Resolution No. (28) of 2009 issuing the regulatory requirements for reconstruction in various regions of the Kingdom
• Ministerial Resolution No. (56) of 2009 issuing the executive regulations of Decree-Law No. (3) of 1994 on the division of land for reconstruction and development
• Ministerial Resolution No. (317) of 2021 amending some provisions of the executive regulations for Decree-Law No. (3) of 1994
• Decision No. (196) of 2016 amending some provisions of the executive regulations of Decree-Law No. (3) of 1994 regarding the division of lands intended for reconstruction and development issued by Resolution No. (56) of 2009
• Decision No. (55) of 2016 amending some conditions for construction

Fees

• 10 : for each plot of land included in the division project. Application fee
• 150 : for each plot of land included in the final sub division project
• Note : In the cases where the amendment request includes an increase in the number of lands of the approved division project, the owner must pay the fee referred to above twice, on the excess amount in the number of plots