Previous Consultant Not Cooperating Dubai Permit

When your outgoing consultant won't issue a release letter or otherwise cooperate with a change, DM's alternative evidence process lets your project move forward regardless.

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Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa
Arabian Ranches
Palm Jumeirah
Dubai Hills Estate
The Meadows
The Springs
Jumeirah Islands
Emirates Hills
Mudon
The Villa

Streamlined

Approval process

End-to-end

NOC to permit, managed

Direct access

To your project team

Always on

Client support

Why Consultants Refuse to Cooperate

Similar to contractor situations, consultant non-cooperation typically stems from an unresolved fee dispute, disagreement over the reason for the change, or the consultant using their release as leverage.

Moving Forward Without Cooperation

01

Formal Written Request for Release

02

Document the Refusal

03

Assemble Alternative Evidence

04

Termination Correspondence

05

Submit to DM with Supporting Evidence

06

DM Review of Alternative Case

How Our Approval Process Works

Our expert engineers handle the entire NOC process, ensuring faster approvals and full compliance with Dubai regulations.

Building the Alternative Evidence Case

DM will review a documented case built from formal termination correspondence and evidence of the consultant's discontinued involvement, even without their signed cooperation.

Uncooperative Consultant At a Glance

Formal Request

Refusal Documentation

Termination Correspondence

Alternative Evidence

DM Submission

Case Review

Simple Approval Process

How Our Approval Process Works

We manage every stage of the approval process with accurate documentation, authority coordination, and expert engineering support.

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Quick Review

We review drawings and project requirements fast.

Plan Design

Our team prepares compliant
drawings and files.

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Easy Submit

We submit documents to
Dubai authorities safely.

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Final Permit

Receive approvals and
permits without delays.

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Proven track record

Across Dubai

Established firm

Years of experience

Highly rated

By our clients

Why Project Owners Choose Structural Solutions

Uncooperative Consultant Experience

We've helped project owners navigate consultant changes without a cooperative outgoing consultant.

Ready to Step In

As your new consultant, we bring our own current registration and credentials — no dependency on the outgoing party.

Persistent DM Follow-Up

We manage the ongoing documentation and follow-up DM's alternative evidence process requires.

Moving Forward Without Cooperation

Structural Solutions helps you build the alternative evidence case DM needs when your previous consultant won't cooperate.

Uncooperative Previous Consultant — FAQs

Can DM approve a consultant change without the outgoing consultant's signature?

Yes — DM has an alternative evidence process for this, though it typically takes longer.

What if the refusal is tied to a fee dispute?

This is common — the fee dispute is typically handled separately from the permit update process.

How long does the alternative evidence route take?

Typically 4-8 weeks, longer than a cooperative change.

Does this delay ongoing construction?

It can affect design sign-offs pending the new consultant's formal appointment — resolving it promptly minimizes disruption.

Can Structural Solutions help build this case?

Yes — we assemble the documentation DM typically requires and step in as your new consultant.