In the context of regulating the real estate market and improving land use efficiency, it is clear how important it is to distinguish between undeveloped land and developed land , not only in terms of definition but also according to precise regulatory criteria related to infrastructure, permits, and official approvals. This classification forms an important basis for determining regulatory obligations and fees associated with land.

According to the White Land and Vacant Real Estate Program, undeveloped land is defined as land for which infrastructure has not been fully implemented, and remains ineligible for urban use according to approved regulatory requirements. Land is classified as undeveloped based on its failure to obtain a final approval certificate from the competent authorities.

In contrast, developed land is land on which integrated infrastructure has been fully implemented, including basic services in accordance with the approved plan. Its classification as developed is based on the full completion of development works, with official documentation to that effect. As for when raw land becomes developed land, this occurs upon the full completion of the land’s infrastructure, in accordance with the issued permits and in compliance with regulatory requirements and plans approved by the competent authorities.

Land is considered to have been built upon when structures have been erected on the entire plot—excluding fences and similar features—in accordance with valid building permits and in compliance with relevant requirements and regulations. This clarification aims to enhance the regulatory understanding of the classification of land, ensuring transparency in real estate transactions, and stimulating land development in a manner that contributes to achieving balance in the real estate market and increasing the efficiency of real estate asset utilization.