DECCA Environmental Approvals
DECCA Environmental Approvals in Dubai
The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority (DECCA) was established under Law No. (11) of 2024 to lead Dubai's environmental and climate agenda. It grants environmental approvals for infrastructure, construction, industrial and development projects based on environmental impact assessment, and issues permits and NOCs for environment-related activities, taking over regulatory functions previously handled by Dubai Municipality. SBM Contracting coordinates the environmental clearances your project needs and keeps the site compliant.
Available Service: DECCA Environmental Clearances & NOCs
Our scope includes:
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Review of the environmental clearance requirements for your project
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Coordination with registered environmental consultants for impact assessments where required
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Preparation and submission of environmental clearance and NOC applications
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Site environmental controls for dust, noise, waste and wastewater
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Coordination of related permits, such as groundwater wells or marine and coastal works
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Monitoring and records that show ongoing compliance during construction
Why Choose SBM Contracting
Environmental approvals are moving from Dubai Municipality to DECCA, and the requirements depend on the type, size and location of the project. SBM Contracting identifies what applies early and builds the environmental controls into the site plan, so approvals do not hold up your programme.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Dubai Environment and Climate Change Authority is the Dubai Government entity established under Law No. (11) of 2024 to lead the emirate’s environmental and climate agenda, including air and water quality, biodiversity, waste and climate action.
Under Article 6 of Law No. (11) of 2024, DECCA grants environmental approvals for infrastructure, construction, industrial, service and development projects, and issues permits and NOCs for environment-related activities. Whether your project needs one depends on its type, size and location.
Yes. The law transfers Dubai Municipality’s environmental regulatory functions to DECCA through a steering committee, so some services may still be processed through Dubai Municipality during the transition. We confirm the current channel for your project.
An environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies how a project may affect the environment and sets out measures to reduce that impact. DECCA’s environmental approvals for projects are based on the relevant EIA.
Project details and drawings, the site location, a description of the construction activities, and environmental studies or management plans prepared by a registered consultant where required.
Yes. DECCA regulates and licenses maritime and coastal projects with environmental impact and projects on waterways, and it issues groundwater well permits.
It depends on the type and size of the project and whether an impact assessment is needed. Identifying the requirements early avoids delays to other permits.
Fees are set by the approving authority and depend on the type and size of the project. We confirm the applicable fees during our initial review and give you a clear quote for our services.
The authorities can stop the works and impose fines, and the project may face delays with later permits and completion approvals.
Call us on +971 43 207 334, email info@sbmtech.com or send your scope and drawings through our contact page. We review the requirements and give you a clear quote and next steps.
