{"id":3541,"date":"2024-10-02T09:04:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T09:04:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bauenmallorca.com\/?p=3541"},"modified":"2024-10-02T09:46:23","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T09:46:23","slug":"what-official-authorisations-are-required-for-a-new-build-in-majorca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bauenmallorca.com\/en\/what-official-authorisations-are-required-for-a-new-build-in-majorca\/","title":{"rendered":"What official authorisations are required for a new build in Majorca?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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To build a house in Majorca, numerous official authorisations must be obtained and administrative hurdles overcome. The following is a step-by-step explanation of the permits and requirements needed for the entire construction process, from the selection of the plot to the final inspection of a new build on the Balearic island.<\/p>\n

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Land purchase and initial checks<\/style><\/h3>\n
  • Ownership and register check<\/li>

    Before buying a plot of land, you should first check whether the seller is actually the legal owner of the property. This is done by checking the land register (Registro de la Propiedad). It must be ensured that the property is free of debts, liens or mortgages that could hinder the construction process.<\/p>\n

  • Buildability of the plot (Clasificaci\u00f3n del Suelo)<\/li><\/ul>\n

    Not every plot of land in Majorca can be built on. Building land is divided into different categories:<\/p>

    • Urbano: Already developed building land on which building is permitted<\/li>\n
    • Urbanisable: Land that may be released for development in the future but is not yet developed<\/li>\n
    • R\u00fastico: Agricultural or semi-natural land on which very strict building regulations apply and new buildings are severely restricted<\/li>
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      An architect should carry out these checks before purchasing the land to ensure that the planned building project is possible.<\/p><\/ul>\n
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      Building licence (Licencia de Obra Mayor)<\/style><\/h3>\n
      • Submission of the building project<\/li>

        As soon as the plot has been secured, a detailed building application must be submitted to the relevant local authority (Ayuntamiento). A licensed architect (Arquitecto Colegiado) draws up an architectural project that takes into account all technical and building regulations.<\/p>

        The documents submitted include<\/p>

        • Architectural plans of the new building<\/li>\n
        • Technical specifications<\/li>\n
        • Calculation of the construction costs<\/li>\n
        • Environmental report, if required<\/li>\n
        • Confirmation of compliance with the development plan of the respective municipality (Plan General de Ordenaci\u00f3n Urbana, PGOU)<\/li><\/ul>\n
        • Review by the municipality<\/li>

          The municipality reviews the project in various stages. This includes checking compliance with building regulations, aesthetic requirements and environmental compatibility. Depending on the complexity of the construction project, this review can take several months.<\/p>

        • Granting of the Licencia de Obra Mayor<\/li>

          If the project fulfils all the requirements, the building permit (Licencia de Obra Mayor) is issued. Construction may not begin without this authorisation. This authorisation is valid for two or three years during which the construction must be completed. You can submit 2 further building extensions, which are also limited in time.<\/p>

        • Start of construction and additional authorisations<\/li>
        • Notification of the start of construction (Comunicaci\u00f3n Previa de Inicio de Obras)<\/li>

          Before the actual start of construction, the developer must inform the municipality of the exact start date. During this phase, additional requirements such as noise protection measures or traffic regulations for the construction work can be specified. The notification of the start of construction must be made no later than 6 months after the licence has been issued.<\/p>

        • Disposal of excavated material and waste<\/li>

          Majorca attaches great importance to the proper disposal of construction waste. A licence for the disposal of excavated materials (Licencia de Gesti\u00f3n de Residuos) must therefore also be obtained during the licensing phase. It must be ensured that waste is disposed of or recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.\n<\/p><\/ul>
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          Water, electricity and sewage connections<\/style><\/h3>\n