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By EWN •
Published: 07 Nov 2024 • 12:30
• 2 minutes read
Comprehensive guide to retrospective licences for beginners: a crucial read for unlicensed building work
Consequences of Unlicensed Building Work and Fines Unlicensed building work faces fines and potential demolition orders if detected by Spanish authorities. Fines, varying based on factors like town halls and project size, can exceed 300€ per square metre. For instance, a 10 square metre shed might incur a 3,000€ fine. Unlicensed work could also lead to legal proceedings and negatively impact property value if discovered during marketing.
Obligatory Building Licences and Available Retrospective Options Currently, all building work in Spain requires a licence, whether minor tasks like rendering or major projects such as extensions and pools. Retrospective Licences are applicable to significant work like house extensions, garages, carports, glazed areas, underbuilds, pools, workshops, and storage areas. Property owners with unauthorised work can still obtain Retrospective Licences after Brexit, provided certain conditions are met.
Conditions for Obtaining a Retrospective Licence Requirements for a Retrospective Licence differ by region. For instance, in Murcia, the completed building work must be at least 4 years old. In Almeria, the work needs to be over 6 years old, and in Alicante, it must have been completed before August 2010. Extensions that have received fines are ineligible for Retrospective Licences.
Retrospective Licences After Brexit: Possibility and Potential Changes While law changes can impact conditions for obtaining a Retrospective Licence, they are currently available after Brexit. Martinez de la Casa Architects will inform the public if any future law changes affect the availability of these licences. Once issued, a Retrospective Licence shields against future legal objections, regardless of law changes.
Obtaining a Retrospective Licence: Cost and Procedure The process of obtaining a Retrospective Licence is straightforward and can only be managed by Spanish architects. Martinez de la Casa Architects will schedule an appointment to survey the pool or extension, requiring your NIE and current Title Deeds. The Retrospective Licence/Certificate of Antiquity is stamped by the Official College of Architects or notarised and delivered within 10 working days.
Cost-wise, a Pool Retrospective Licence (Certificate of Antiquity) is 326.70€ IVA incl, and Extensions cost 363€ IVA incl, (covering all extensions on the property).
Martinez de la Casa Architects: Your Partner for Architectural Certification Martinez de la Casa Architects excels in Architectural Certification in Southern Spain, offering Energy Performance Certificates (121€ inc IVA) and Habitation/Occupation Licences (prices vary by Town Hall), alongside Retrospective Licences.
Connect with us to learn more or set up an appointment, call 665 810 411 (English) or visit www.martinezdelacasa.com to explore our impressive list of over 300 testimonials from satisfied clients.
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