Urban planning
Expert lawyers in Urban Planning Law in Palma de Mallorca
At Araújo&Benetti we offer specialized legal advice in Urban Planning Law to companies, individuals and Public Administrations. We have extensive experience in the interpretation and application of state, regional and municipal urban planning regulations, offering defense and representation in administrative and contentious-administrative procedures in matters of urban planning and land management.
Our team combines technical rigor and practical vision, guaranteeing effective solutions in the processing of licenses, urban plans, sanctioning files, urban planning discipline and all types of actions related to land use and territorial planning.
Urban planning licenses and authorizations
We provide comprehensive advice in obtaining urban planning licenses and authorizations necessary for the development of activities, works and projects. We accompany you throughout the administrative procedure, from the preparation of technical documentation to the defense against possible denials or challenges.
Urban planning and management
We offer assistance in urban planning and management processes, including general plans, partial plans, detail studies, etc. Our team analyzes each case to guarantee regulatory compliance and legal security in the development of urban planning projects.
Urban planning discipline and sanctioning files
We defend our clients in sanctioning procedures for urban planning infractions, demolition orders and restoration of urban planning legality.
We offer comprehensive advice that covers all phases of the file:
- Preparation of allegations against the Commencement Agreement and the Resolution Proposal,
- Design of the most appropriate evidentiary strategy for each case,
- Analysis of the convenience of taking advantage of reductions for recognition of responsibility and early payment,
- And, where appropriate, challenge of the sanction in both administrative and judicial proceedings.
Our goal is always to minimize the consequences of the procedure and effectively protect the rights and legitimate interests of our clients.
Expropriations and urban planning valuations
We advise on compulsory expropriation procedures and on issues related to urban planning valuations and fair prices. Our team ensures that our clients’ rights are properly recognized and a fair compensation is guaranteed.
Real Estate Due Diligence and acquisition operations of properties and land
We offer specialized advice in operations for the acquisition of land, plots or properties, verifying their urban planning situation and guaranteeing the legal security of the operation. Our team performs a complete analysis of the applicable urban planning legality, identifying risks and limitations, and advising on the feasibility of the projects associated with the acquisition. Likewise, we participate in real estate Due Diligence processes, providing investors and companies with a detailed study that allows them to make decisions with full confidence.
Legalization of buildings
We provide legal assistance in procedures for the legalization of buildings, both ordinary and extraordinary, in accordance with the applicable urban planning regulations. We evaluate the possibilities of regularizing existing constructions and accompany you in the processing of the necessary administrative procedures, as well as in the defense against possible urban planning enforcement actions.
Enabling titles for activities and advice on activities matters
We offer specialized legal advice in obtaining enabling titles for the exercise of economic activities, both in the implementation phase of new activities and in their modification or adaptation to new regulations.
Our team accompanies companies and professionals throughout the administrative process, guaranteeing compliance with current regulations and the legal security of the activity.
In addition, we provide defense in procedures related to infractions in activity matters: capacities, noise, acoustic pollution, security and emergency measures, schedules, among others. Our advice includes the preparation of allegations against sanctioning files, the design of the most appropriate evidentiary strategy and, where appropriate, the challenge of sanctions in both administrative and contentious-administrative proceedings.
Advice to those affected by the development of public infrastructures
We provide specialized legal advice to individuals, companies and entities affected by the development of public infrastructures (railway, transport, port, airport, etc.).
Our services include:
- Preparation of allegations against the previous studies and preliminary projects of infrastructures submitted to the process of audience and public information,
- Challenge of projects due to deficiencies in their processing, due to absence or insufficiency of motivation in relation to the general interest, or due to violation of rights and legitimate interests of those affected,
- Advice and defense in the compulsory expropriation procedures associated with the execution of said infrastructures.
Our goal is to offer those affected an effective defense that allows them to protect their property rights and their economic interests against large projects with territorial impact.
Administrative and contentious-administrative appeals in urban planning matters
We have experience in the challenge of administrative resolutions and in the defense before the courts in all types of urban planning litigation: from the approval of planning instruments to the legality of licenses and sanctions.
Why choose Araujo & Benetti?
- Extensive experience and specialization in Urban Planning Law
- Personalised legal solutions tailored to each case
- Effective defence and representation before any administrative or judicial authority in urban planning matters
