RIYADH: The Royal Commission for Riyadh City has announced the lifting of a suspension on land located in western Riyadh, with a total area of 33.24 km².
This includes enabling landowners and property owners to dispose of land through sale and purchase, planning, subdivision, and partitioning, and issuing building permits, Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
The urban code for the Wadi Hanifa area and its tributaries will be applied in the area where the suspension has been lifted.
The move aims to achieve balance in the real estate sector in a manner that serves comprehensive development, SPA said.
The commission said that lifting the suspension is part of a series of upcoming measures aimed at providing a distinctive urban model for Riyadh, contributing to shaping its future and reshaping its map in line with the requirements of each development phase.
This is intended to ensure the sustainability of residential sites and communities, ensure easy access, and provide a variety of services, SPA said.
The commission added that the urban code designated for the Wadi Hanifa area and its tributaries includes diverse urban development patterns that provide an ideal urban environment that addresses the needs of residents while preserving the unique urban landscape of the area.
The commission explained that these urban regulations and requirements aim to regulate building patterns within land boundaries, contributing to improving the surrounding urban environment, raising the quality of life, and strengthening the components of sustainable development in the capital.
