Urban Planning Law
Juan Carlos Santos, Urban Planning Lawyer in Marbella
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Strategic legal advice for the development of urban planning projects
Marbella and the Costa del Sol are renowned for their unique real estate dynamism, but also for their complex and constantly evolving urban planning regulations. At our boutique law firm, we provide a comprehensive legal service in urban planning law, designed to bring clarity and viability to the projects of developers, property owners, and national and international investors.
The success of a real estate transaction depends not only on location, but also on the legal certainty of the land. For this reason, we combine in-depth knowledge of the Marbella General Urban Development Plan (PGOU) and neighbouring municipalities, as well as national and regional regulations (LISTA Law and its Regulations), with a strategic vision that covers everything from initial planning to final execution.
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Comprehensive management: technical, legal and administrative
Urban planning is not just about laws; it involves architecture, engineering, and administration. We work closely with architects, engineers and technical experts, enabling us to offer a 360-degree solution.
Our team supports you throughout all phases of the urban development cycle:
Urban Planning Due Diligence
Before any investment, we conduct thorough audits to identify land classification, planning obligations, and potential risks. If you are in the process of acquiring land or an asset, we work closely with our real estate law departmentto safeguard the purchase transaction.
Planning and Development Instruments
We advise on the drafting and processing of Partial Plans and other planning instruments, providing guidance and intervention in any incidents and regulatory compliance matters throughout the entire process until final approval.
Management and Licences
We assist you in the implementation and execution of planning instruments, including land readjustment projects and urban development entities. We manage the obtaining of building permits, subdivision licences, and first occupancy licences, streamlining municipal procedures.
Urban Planning Enforcement
We defend your rights in proceedings related to the restoration of legality and/or sanctions, as well as in the regularisation of buildings declared out of planning compliance or assimilated situations (LFO – AFO).
If your project requires the formalisation of a new building declaration, horizontal divisions, aggregations, segregations, or similar procedures, we coordinate all land registry formalities through our notarial and property registry law service.
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Specialised advisory services for international investors
We understand the concerns of foreign investors. Our multilingual team (Spanish, English, and French) acts as a bridge between your investment and the local administration, removing linguistic and bureaucratic barriers.
We analyse the feasibility of your project not only from an urban planning perspective, but also by optimising the investment structure through our corporate and commercial law department, always ensuring tax efficiency and regulatory compliance through the involvement of our tax law department.
Furthermore, if your intention is to develop a real estate promotion or build a single-family home, we supervise the contractual and technical execution through our expertise in construction and building law.
In particular, we collaborate very closely with the architecture studio “Ana Santos – Arquitectos” on high-end projects, including interior design, mainly for single-family villas.
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A Preventive and Results-Oriented Approach
In urban planning matters, prevention is the key to profitability. We anticipate administrative issues before they can paralyse your project.
Real Feasibility
We do not merely explain what the regulations state; we advise on what is realistically achievable within the Costa del Sol market, particularly in Marbella.
Regularisation
If you encounter issues with an already constructed property or need to adapt it to current regulations, we assist you through our construction law department and our notarial and property registry law service.
Legal Defence
If administrative remedies are exhausted, we have experience defending your rights before the courts, including contentious-administrative proceedings.
Your urban planning lawyer in Marbella
Having an expert urban planning lawyer in Marbella can make the difference between a stalled project and a successful investment. We offer close personal attention, complete transparency, and the technical rigour required for land development on the Costa del Sol.
Do you need to regularise a property, obtain a licence, or plan a development?
Request a no-obligation consultation and we will assess the urban planning feasibility of your case.
Avda. Ricardo Soriano
nº 2, 4ºA Marbella 29601