Bahamas - Apply for a Demolition Permit or License

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Procedure

Apply In-Person

1. The Applicant has to submit an application Form to the Ministry of Works & Urban Development or local administrator. Freeport applications are submitted to the Grand Bahama Port Authority Limited.
2. Visit the following link for Contact Details Link.
3. The Applicant can download From the following Form Link.
4. Complete the application form with all details.
5. On submission of the application, a 10% deposit (of the expected building permit charge) is required.
6. The application and supporting documents are passed to the following departments for processing:
   • Civil Design Section, where checks are made for drainage and road access.
   • Department of Physical Planning, which grants zoning approval.
   • Department of Environmental Health/BEST Commission, to assess the environmental impact and ensures compliance with Environmental Health codes.
   • The Ministry of Works and Urban Development's Control Division performs mechanical, electrical, structural, and other examinations as needed.
7. The Building Permit is then prepared for issue.  Drawings are stamped as approved and the final fee is assessed and calculated.
8. Applicants are notified via telephone that the Building Permit has been approved and can be collected upon payment of the Building Permit fee.
9. The Control Division of the Ministry of Works and Urban Development conducts mechanical, electrical, structural, and other inspections as needed.

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Required Documents

The following documents must be supplied in Triplicates:

• Location plan.
• Site plan.
• Plan of building footprint.
• Photographs of building elevations.
• Permission from the Antiquities, Monuments and Museum Corporation for Historic Buildings.

Approval letter from Agency based on the location or nature of the project.

• Dock – Port Department.
• Hanger – Civil Aviation Department.
• Build of Lease/Agricultural Land –Agricultural department.

Office Locations & Contacts

Ministry of Works & Urban Development
Buildings Control Division
Ground Floor
John F Kennedy Drive
Nassau
New Providence
Bahamas
Tel: (242) 302-9511
Fax: (242) 302-9765
Office Hours: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Ministry of Public Works and Transport
Applications Counter, Planning Filing Room
Ground Floor,
East WingJohn F Kennedy Drive
P.O. Box N-8156Nassau
New ProvidenceBahamas
Tel: (242) 302-9511 Ext4300
Fax: (242) 302-9765
Office Hours: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm

Grand Bahama Port Authority
Pioneers Way & East Mail
PO Box F-42666
FreeportGrand Bahama
Tel: (242)350-9000
Contact Link
Family Island Contact Link

Eligibility

In the Bahamas, people who want to demolish a building.

Fees

No processing fee for this service.

Validity

There are no deadlines for this service.

Documents to Use

Application Form Link

Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Following the submission of all documentation, a permit is completed in six to eight weeks. Please keep in mind that this may change depending on the needs of external agencies.

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Instructions

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Required Information

• Date of Application
• Receipt no
• Date of Receipt
• Area
• No of Drawings
• Island
• Applicant Name
• Telephone
• Email
• Profession
• Address
• Profession
• Particulars of applicant's interest in the land
• Address and location of the land to be developed in
• Sufficient detail to enable site to be readily identified
• Describe briefly the proposed development including the purpose for which the land and/or buildings are to be used. If they are to be used for to be used for more than one purpose, give details
• State the purpose for which the land and/or Building(s) are now used and if for more than one Purpose
• General information: materials for exterior Finish of the building
• Estimated construction cost
• Architect / draughtsman name, address & contact no
• Surveyor name, address & contact no.

Need for the Document

It is required for the safe removal of an existing building or structure.

Information which might help

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Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

At any point during the application process, the application may be denied or additional information may be needed. Any questions are sent to the applicant in writing via postal mail. Unless the relevant information is provided, the application will not be processed.
An application can be delayed for any of the following reasons:

• Incomplete application
• Queries not addressed
• Legal matter involving the application