PCFC/Trakhees is the building authority for Palm Jumeirah villas. Obtain Nakheel approval first, then the Trakhees building and mobilisation permits, before the contractor applies for construction access. Nakheel approval is not a building permit.
Separate developer, technical and access permissions
PCFC/Trakhees is the building authority for Palm Jumeirah villas. In Gravity’s Palm projects, Nakheel approval comes first, followed by the Trakhees permit and then construction access. Nakheel approval is not a building permit and should not be treated as permission to start construction.
Gather the villa records and proposed changes
Gather the villa and plot references, available drawings and prior approvals, along with a description of the proposed changes. In Gravity’s recent projects, Nakheel approval requests have moved to the client portal only, so submission requires coordination with the client’s representative.
Plan the renovation applications
Confirm the scope
Distinguish a villa alteration from an alteration with extension and select the relevant Nakheel service.
Obtain Nakheel approval
Coordinate with the client’s representative to submit the approval request through the client portal.
Secure the Trakhees permits
The consultant secures the Trakhees building permit and mobilisation permit.
Apply for construction access
The contractor submits the site-access application after the Trakhees permits are secured.
Check site-access requirements
Nakheel treats design approval and construction access as separate services. The contractor submits for site access after the consultant secures the Trakhees building permit and mobilisation permit. A Nakheel design approval alone does not authorise construction access.
Engineering for a villa renovation
Gravity can help review the project information and coordinate the agreed design and approval scope. Talk to us about your project.