The Urban Planning & Development Authority has authority over land development and town planning matters.
The Supreme Council for Environment is the government authority responsible for regulation and control of the environment and activities causing detriment thereto.
Environmental laws that affect the use and occupation (as opposed to construction and development) of real estate typically apply to industrial projects operating on industrial land. They deal primarily with emissions, noise pollution and the creation of hazardous materials and waste. However, any activity that gives rise to pollution could fall within the ambit of environmental laws.
- Building permit
- Building Permit Completion Certificate
- Civil Defense Certificate of Compliance with Fire Protection Requirements
- Municipality Electricity Connection Permission
Polluters can be compelled by the court to pay all the expenses resulting from making good the damage they caused to the environment, although no specific legislation exists to address remediation of contaminated land where contamination was caused by someone other than the current land owner.