1. There is no single permit for the entire Costa del Sol

General regulation is combined with municipal planning and procedures. Marbella, Estepona, Benahavís or Mijas may have their own forms and criteria; A previous experience does not determine the next file.

First, the action is described: interior renovation, structure, extension, façade, pool, walls, change of use or demolition. Only then can the technician fit it into the applicable procedure.

2. Due diligence before designing

Deed, Cadastre and municipal file fulfill different functions. That a surface appears in one does not in itself demonstrate the urban conformity of all construction.

Plot, surfaces, uses, age, extensions, pool and auxiliaries are contrasted, as well as planning, protection, easements, community and possible sectoral conditions.

  • Simple note and writing.
  • Cadastre and royal survey.
  • Municipal background.
  • Planning, parameters and conditions.
  • Applicable community rules.

3. License and responsible declaration are not equivalent

The license follows the municipal control of the corresponding procedure. The responsible declaration enables certain actions under the responsibility of the promoter and technicians, with the required documentation; does not authorize any work.

An incorrect classification can generate requirements or stoppages. In addition, there may be independent sectoral or community authorizations.

4. What makes a solid file

Depending on the intervention, it may include a project or report, plans, measurements, regulatory justification, safety, waste, appointments, fees and authorizations. Consistency between documents avoids contradictions.

A compliance matrix identifies each requirement, supporting document, responsible party and state, integrating architecture, structure, accessibility, energy and facilities.

5. Plan without inventing a leave date

Deadlines vary by procedure, complexity, documentary quality, consultations and administrative burden. Prudent planning separates project, review, processing, contracting and work.

Comparisons and reversible decisions can be made, but not action without sufficient authorization. The program includes margin for requirements and technical response.

6. Changes during the work

Moving a door is not equivalent to altering structure, volume, façade or use. Each change is reviewed before execution to see if it is within the project or requires additional documentation.

The record must indicate the plan, reason, cost, deadline and regulatory effect to prevent the final reality from silently deviating from the file.

7. End of work, occupation and archive

Upon completion, certificates, final documentation, facilities, waste and occupation or use procedures may correspond. They are planned from the beginning with assigned managers.

The owner keeps a digital file of the project, resolutions, supporting documents, certificates, final plans, manuals and guarantees, useful for maintenance, insurance, financing and future sales.