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Design and Permissions on Costa Blanca: Idea to Approved Project
Understand what can be built, which documents are required and how the design supports your budget before construction decisions become expensive.
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New villa design
Coordinate concept, technical project and approvals.
Full designRenovation project
Document layout and technical changes for a reform.
Renovation3D visualisation
Make material and layout decisions before work.
Design supportGet a planning estimate and the right next step
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A recommended design and permissions route based on your project stage and municipality.
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Our finished work
How we finish a project on Costa Blanca
Photos from our completed pools, bathrooms and terraces. They show the level of coordination and finish you can expect — we will show references for your exact service during the consultation.
Sierra Golf
Concrete pool, 8×4 m
A finished project you can visit references for during the consultation.
Torre Pacheco
Concrete pool, 6×4 m
A finished project you can visit references for during the consultation.
Los Altos
Pool and outdoor area, 5×3 m
A finished project you can visit references for during the consultation.
Typical Scope
What a coordinated service can include
The final contract lists the exact inclusions for your property. This is the practical structure we start from.
✓ PlanningA clear scope, site review and practical sequence before work starts.
✓ MaterialsSelections and allowances are documented before ordering.
✓ Skilled tradesThe required specialists are coordinated through one project contact.
✓ Site controlProgress, access and quality checks are managed throughout the work.
✓ Final checksA practical inspection and snag list are completed before handover.
✓ Written handoverYou receive the agreed project documents and care information.
Price Clarity
What changes the final quotation?
The fee depends on project type, municipality, surveys and required technical documentation.
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Existing conditionHidden defects and preparation can change the final scope.
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Access and logisticsParking, stairs, lifting and waste removal affect site time.
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Materials and detailsFormat, brand, finish and custom work influence the budget.
Not sure which permission you need?
Describe what you want to change. The line between a minor works declaration and obra mayor decides both the cost and the waiting time.
How It Works
From idea to a granted licence
Paperwork decides when you can start — it is worth understanding the order.
Check what the plot allows
Buildable area, setbacks, height, protected zones. Doing this before you buy land or commit to a design saves the most money of anything on this page.
Choose the right route
Minor works declaration or obra mayor. The difference is a technician-signed project, a bigger fee and months of waiting — we tell you which side your plans fall on.
Prepare and file
Drawings, technical report, budget and forms, filed with your town hall. With a power of attorney we do this without you being in Spain.
Answer the town hall
Municipalities come back with queries. We respond on your behalf and keep you informed until the licence is granted.
For Overseas Owners
Handle the paperwork without flying over
With a power of attorney we file the application, deal with the town hall and answer their queries on your behalf. You sign digitally or at a consulate.
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Design & Permissions FAQ
Practical answers to help you decide the next step.
Do all projects need municipal permission?
Requirements vary by municipality and scope. A technical review identifies the likely route before work starts.
Can you work with my existing architect?
Yes. Responsibilities, documents and decision points should be agreed clearly between all parties.
Can you obtain the licence without me being in Spain?
Yes. With a power of attorney we submit the application, deal with the town hall and answer their queries on your behalf. You sign the documents digitally or at a Spanish consulate.
How is the fee for project and permits calculated?
It depends on the type of application. Minor works need a declaration and a modest fee; anything structural needs a signed project, and the town hall charges a percentage of the works budget — typically 4–6% in our municipalities.
Do you know the rules of my particular town hall?
We work regularly with Torrevieja, Orihuela, Guardamar, Rojales and Los Montesinos. Rules and waiting times differ between them noticeably, which is exactly why local experience saves months.
Do I need an architect, or can the builder handle the paperwork?
For anything beyond surface work, Spanish rules require a technical project signed by a qualified professional. A builder cannot substitute for that. What we do is coordinate: prepare the brief, work alongside your architect and keep the construction side aligned with what was submitted.
How long do permissions usually take?
Minor works declarations are normally the faster route; major works licences take considerably longer and vary a lot between town halls. Because timelines shift with each ayuntamiento and the season, we plan the construction programme around the licence rather than assuming a fixed date.
What happens if work was done previously without permission?
It needs to be looked at honestly before you go further, because it affects both the new licence and any future sale. Depending on what it is and when it was done, options range from regularising it to removing it. This is a question for your architect and lawyer, and we plan the build around their advice.
Can you help if I only need drawings, not construction?
Yes. Design and permission support is a standalone service — some clients use it to price a project properly, others to get an approved project before deciding who builds it.
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