How to apply to cancel a Building Permit before works start in Dubai?

Written By Gautham Krishna   | Updated on January 29, 2023




This service enables you to obtain an approval to cancel a building permit before the works start on site.

Documents Required

  • Application form to Cancel or Renew a Building Permit.

How to apply to cancel a Building Permit before works start in Dubai?

  • Login Dubai Municipality website - Dubai Building Permit System Dubai BPS.

  • Apply for the service and upload the form in the attachments field (Permit Cancellation/before start of work).

  • Check Dubai Municipality's reply (Approved/Rejected/Consultant for Review-CFR).

  • Receive the approval through the system, in case of approval.

Time Required

  • working days

Fees Required

  • The service is Free.

Terms & Conditions

  • Permit cancellation issuance requires a field inspection by the municipality engineer to make sure that no work has been carried out.

  • The service requires site inspection by the municipality engineer to confirm that the works did not start.

  • You can submit for this service after completely removed all previous construction works on the site.

  • For inquiries or technical support send a general message through the service available in the Dubai Building Permit System (BPS) step 1 by selecting the message category (Engineering Supervision Services / Cancel a Building Permit Before Works Start and Renew an Expired Building Permit for 6 months).

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Can the contractor/consultant apply for Cancel a Building Permit without owner’s approval?
No, the owner approval is mandatory on cancellation form to proceed your application
There are several delivered permits on the same project, how do I cancel the project in Dubai-BPS ?
All delivered and returned applications must be canceled except approved applications where no need for submitting , these are ; (gate level, exceptions, request a copy of approved drawing) and then the project can be closed on the system.
What are the required documents to be attached with the cancelation application?
Only required (Building permit cancellation from) which can get from Dubai Municipality's website-service card or from Dubai- BPS.
How I can refund my deposits related for cancelled permits?
By sending a general massage to Dubai -BPS , (Structural Inspection/ Completion & Service Connection / NOC for temporary service connection before completion / Deposit Refund / Night construction works permit
Can I submit to get this service if I have stopped under construction project , which I don’t want to complete ?
Yes , you can submit for permit cancellation after remove all construction works on the site which is include (temporary or permanent ) and get approval from the project owner for that .