The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced the lifting of the suspension on a group of lands located on the western side of the capital, with a total area of 33.24 square kilometers , enabling land and property owners to carry out the legal transactions, including selling, buying, planning, dividing and subdividing, in addition to issuing building permits in accordance with the approved urban regulations.
Implementing the leadership's directives and supporting the objectives of real estate balance
The authority confirmed that this step comes in implementation of the directives of MBS , which aim to achieve balance in the real estate sector and activate organized urban development, keeping pace with the transformations taking place in the capital within the objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030. This step also embodies the wise leadership's interest in developing the urban fabric of Riyadh and stimulating economic growth through sustainable and balanced planning.
Urban code for Wadi Hanifa and its tributaries
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City clarified that the lands included in the lifting of the suspension will be subject to the urban development code for the Wadi Hanifa area and its tributaries . This code encompasses diverse urban development patterns that consider the needs of residents while preserving the area's visual and architectural identity. The code aims to create an integrated urban environment that enhances quality of life and achieves a balance between development and the environment.
Improving the urban environment and raising the quality of life
The authority explained that lifting the suspension is part of a series of upcoming development measures aimed at providing a distinctive urban model for the capital that contributes to reshaping Riyadh’s map according to sustainable standards, ensures easy access to services, and improves the quality of life in new residential communities.
She also pointed out that the urban regulations and requirements in the region focus on organizing building patterns within the land boundaries in a way that enhances visual and architectural integration and improves the city's urban landscape, as part of the Authority's efforts to apply the highest standards of urban planning and organization.
A regulatory framework to ensure sustainable development
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City confirmed that the temporary suspensions previously issued in several locations were intended to allow for a study of the best development methods and to make appropriate decisions for each area based on its urban needs. This new step comes as part of a comprehensive plan aimed at achieving urban sustainability and balanced development in the capital.
The Authority invited those wishing to view the details of the urban code for Wadi Hanifa and its tributaries to visit the following link: https://hanifaurbancode.rcrc.gov.sa . It is also possible to contact the unified call center via the number (19998) from Sunday to Thursday from 8 am to 8 pm to answer inquiries related to lifting the suspensions.
