Request and obtain permit to block the road/carry out site works
Agency: Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure
A permit to block the road is required from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure. If a complete road block is not required, but if the site works would interrupt or affect the pedestrian or road traffic, a permit to carry out site works is required. For both permits, relevant sign boards are provided by the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure and are required to be displayed at the work site.
Time and cost: 7 days, no charge
Request approval from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure, depending on the road width
Agency: Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure
The officials will check whether the excavation works are done within the defined boundaries.
Time and cost: 3 days, no charge
Obtain approval of drawings from architectural and structural checkers
Agency: Private expert
According to the Male’ Planning Regulation of June 11, 2014, both architectural and structural drawings and plans must be approved and stamped by licensed architectural and structural checkers.
Time and cost: 1 day, USD 1,301
Obtain building permit
Agency: Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure
BuildCo must submit an application to the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure (Building Approval Section), which approves the architectural and structural drawings. In the case of a building with two or more floors, Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure also sends the drawings to the Ministry of Construction and Public Infrastructure for its approval. The cost is MVR 2.00 per sq. m. Significant under staffing of engineers can be a hurdle for companies in need of timely completion of their applications. Only two engineers service the entire city.
Time and cost: 62 days, MVR 3,902
Receive set out inspection from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure
Agency: Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure
The Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure (Building Approval Section) checks the plot of land for any work done, height of adjacent houses, and width of the road for consistency with the measurements given in the drawings.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Receive foundation inspection from the Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure
Agency: Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure
The Ministry of Housing and Infrastructure will inspect the foundation to ensure that it does not encroach on the other property. It will not conduct any other inspections during construction since the company manages that process internally through a licensed professional.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Apply for water and sewerage connection
Agency: Malé Water and Sewage Company
BuildCo must submit an application for connecting the warehouse to the main drinking water and sewage systems, based on the utility plans for the warehouse.
The following documents must be provided:
- National Identity Cards
- The application forms – one for water and one for sewage
- The plumbing drawings of the building.
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Receive inspection by Malé Water and Sewage Company
Agency: Malé Water and Sewage Company
Time and cost: 1 day, no charge
Obtain water and sewage connection
Agency: Malé Water and Sewage Company
Time and cost: 34 days, MVR 3,000
Obtain occupancy permit from Maldives Housing Urban Development Board
Agency: Maldives Housing Urban Development Board
After completion of the construction work, BuildCo must request an occupancy permit.
Time and cost: 30 days, no charge
