About Land Subdivision
Land Subdivision Service includes study of both Major and Minor Subdivisions.
Major Subdivision:
To study the subdivision of a plot/ plots into more than five plots, including studying road initiation in coordination with the relevant authorities and according to the construction zoning regulations and land subdivision regulations.
Minor Subdivision:
A study to subdivide a parcel or a group of parcels without establishing new roads within the subdivision in coordination with the relevant entities, in accordance with the urban planning regulations for land subdivision.
Please note that the service does not include change of zone for the requested parcel(s).
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)
Application Requirements
Please note that submission of this request is permitted only through approved engineering offices .
Conditions:
- Submission through approved engineering offices only.
- 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.
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 map of the proposed subdivision signed by the landowner. If the land has multiple owners, all owners must sign the map.
- An electronic copy (soft copy) of the proposed subdivision map (AutoCAD/MicroStation).
- If the parcel is located in areas of a special nature, requests within the project areas of 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Major and Minor subdivision fees:
- Admin fees: 10 BD for each plot in the proposed subdivision.
- Service fees: 150 BD for each plot resulting from the subdivision.