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01PLANNING GUIDE
Not every renovation needs the same approvals. Like-for-like refreshes may need only notice; structural changes and extensions need formal consent. Knowing which category your project falls into lets you plan the timeline correctly.
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Talk to a renovation specialistOr message us on WhatsAppAlmost all apartment works need building management's approval before starting, with contractor documents and often a deposit. Wall removal, wet-area changes, flooring with acoustic requirements and anything touching shared services needs specific consent. External changes are usually prohibited.
Internal finishes generally need only notice to the community. Structural changes, extensions, facade changes, pools and significant landscaping structures typically need the developer's NOC, and structural works usually need an authority permit. Our article on villa NOC approvals covers that process in detail.
Commercial fit-outs need the landlord's consent and authority approvals for the works and fire and life-safety systems, plus any approvals specific to the business activity.
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03RELATED
How to get NOC approvals for a villa renovation in Dubai.
What building management usually asks for before an apartment renovation in Dubai — applications, contractor documents, deposits, hours and inspections.
Landlord consent, authority fit-out permits and fire and life-safety approvals — the sequence of approvals for a commercial fit-out in Dubai.
Extensions need the developer's NOC and usually an authority building permit.
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