{"id":66240,"date":"2025-03-30T17:34:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-30T15:34:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/building-on-mallorca-the-license-and-applications\/"},"modified":"2025-04-12T11:19:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-12T09:19:58","slug":"building-on-mallorca-the-license-and-applications","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/en\/building-on-mallorca-the-license-and-applications\/","title":{"rendered":"Building on Mallorca: The license and applications"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"57\">Guide to building applications and planning permission in Mallorca<\/h1>\n<p data-start=\"59\" data-end=\"295\">Building a house in Mallorca requires careful planning and compliance with specific legal requirements. In this guide, we explain the necessary steps from planning to obtaining planning permission.  Especially in recent years, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/immobilien-austattung\/neubau\/\">new-build properties on Mallorca<\/a> have become increasingly popular, due to the very individual wishes and ideas of many property buyers.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"297\" data-end=\"325\">1. preparatory steps<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"327\" data-end=\"353\">1.1 Property analysis<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"505\">Before buying a plot of land, it is important to check whether it is suitable for building on. Plots of land in Mallorca are divided into different categories: <\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"774\">\n<li data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"579\"><strong data-start=\"509\" data-end=\"525\">Suelo Urbano<\/strong>: Developed building land with existing infrastructure.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"580\" data-end=\"673\"><strong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"603\">Suelo Urbanizable<\/strong>: Potentially developable land that has yet to be developed.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"774\"><strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"693\">Suelo R\u00fastico<\/strong>: Agricultural or semi-natural land with strict building regulations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"937\">An experienced architect should carry out these checks to ensure that your building project is feasible.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"977\">1.2 Commissioning of an architect<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"1207\">A licensed architect draws up the construction plan according to your ideas and the legal requirements. The costs for the architect are usually around 12% of the construction sum. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40303 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grosse-baugruendstuck-mit-bauproject-in-petra-6-300x218.jpg\" alt=\"Top floor plan of the house\" width=\"300\" height=\"218\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grosse-baugruendstuck-mit-bauproject-in-petra-6-300x218.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grosse-baugruendstuck-mit-bauproject-in-petra-6-1024x744.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grosse-baugruendstuck-mit-bauproject-in-petra-6-768x558.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grosse-baugruendstuck-mit-bauproject-in-petra-6-1536x1116.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grosse-baugruendstuck-mit-bauproject-in-petra-6-150x109.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/grosse-baugruendstuck-mit-bauproject-in-petra-6.jpg 1651w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1209\" data-end=\"1252\">2. approval planning (Proyecto B\u00e1sico)<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1580\">In the approval planning phase, the architect clarifies all relevant urban planning requirements with the responsible building regulations office and incorporates these into the design. This so-called &#8220;Proyecto B\u00e1sico&#8221; for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/immobilien-austattung\/neubau\/\">new build real estate projects in Mallorca<\/a> is then submitted to the Chamber of Architects in Palma for approval (&#8220;Visado&#8221;). <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1582\" data-end=\"1614\">3. submission of the building application<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1616\" data-end=\"1915\">With the completed &#8220;Proyecto B\u00e1sico&#8221; and the completed form for a building application (&#8220;Solicitud de Obras&#8221;), you or your authorized architect submit the application to the responsible building regulations office (&#8220;Servicio t\u00e9cnico del Ayuntamiento&#8221;, department &#8220;Urbanismo&#8221;).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-40350 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bauproject-mit-stadtblick-5-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"investment Finca in modern style\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bauproject-mit-stadtblick-5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bauproject-mit-stadtblick-5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bauproject-mit-stadtblick-5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bauproject-mit-stadtblick-5-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bauproject-mit-stadtblick-5-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bauproject-mit-stadtblick-5.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1917\" data-end=\"1945\">4. types of construction measures<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"2006\">Depending on the scope of the construction project, a distinction is made between:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2474\">\n<li data-start=\"2008\" data-end=\"2124\"><strong data-start=\"2010\" data-end=\"2046\">Major construction project (&#8220;Obra Mayor&#8221;)<\/strong>: New buildings or major renovations that involve structural changes.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2125\" data-end=\"2237\"><strong data-start=\"2127\" data-end=\"2164\">Small construction project (&#8220;Obra Menor&#8221;)<\/strong>: Conversions or renovation measures without statically relevant changes.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2474\"><strong data-start=\"2240\" data-end=\"2289\">Immediate notification (&#8220;Comunicado inmediato&#8221;)<\/strong>: Minor work such as renovating a bathroom, which can be started immediately after payment of the handling fee and construction tax.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2476\" data-end=\"2502\">5. fees and taxes<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2504\" data-end=\"2565\">The following costs are incurred when submitting a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/immobilien-austattung\/neubau\/\">building application in Mallorca<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2816\">\n<li data-start=\"2567\" data-end=\"2686\"><strong data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2599\">Processing fee (Tassa)<\/strong>: Between 0.50 % and 0.60 % of the total construction costs (&#8220;Presupuesto de ejecuci\u00f3n material&#8221;).<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2687\" data-end=\"2816\"><strong data-start=\"2689\" data-end=\"2729\">Construction tax (Impuesto de Construcci\u00f3n)<\/strong>: Between 4.00% and 6.00% of the total construction costs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"2818\" data-end=\"2841\">6. examination procedure<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2843\" data-end=\"3165\">After submission, your project will be checked for compliance with general and local urban planning requirements as well as aspects such as fire protection, safety of use and accessibility. In the case of rural properties (fincas), the &#8220;Consell Balear&#8221; (regional authority) will also be involved. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3167\" data-end=\"3190\">7. processing time<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3192\" data-end=\"3434\">The processing time depends on the local building regulations office and, in the case of rural properties, on the positive decision of the state authority. Changes during the processing phase can extend the duration. <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3467\">8. work planning and start of construction<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3469\" data-end=\"3868\">Once planning permission has been granted, the architect draws up the work plans. The municipality then issues the building permit so that you can start the construction work. Before construction begins, the &#8220;Aparejador&#8221; or &#8220;Arquitecto T\u00e9cnico&#8221; (safety coordinator and quality controller) and the contracted construction company must be notified to the building regulations office.  <\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3870\" data-end=\"3878\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3880\" data-end=\"4157\">The process from planning to planning permission in Mallorca requires careful preparation and collaboration with experienced professionals. By following the steps described, you can ensure that your building project is successfully realized and that you end up with your perfect dream <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lucasfroeserealestate.com\/\">property in Mallorca<\/a>. <\/p>\n<div id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: 656px; top: 2421.64px;\">\n<div class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guide to building applications and planning permission in Mallorca Building a house in Mallorca requires careful planning and compliance with specific legal requirements. In this guide, we explain the necessary steps from planning to obtaining planning permission. 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