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Building Autonomously: Works Exempt from Prior Control and the Responsibility of Owners
Works exempt from prior control allow autonomy but require strict compliance with applicable legal and technical standards.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 203 min read
Preliminary Information and Urban Planning Certificate: Two instruments for the success of your project
Preliminary information assesses future feasibility; the urban planning certificate certifies the legal status of the property.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 205 min read
Renovation of prior information: When regulatory changes require updates
Prior information requires updating whenever there are regulatory changes that affect the licensed project.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 203 min read
The Architect’s Technical Supervision in Prior Communication: Ensuring Excellence in the Urban Planning Process
The architect’s technical supervision is essential to ensure legality, quality, and safety in prior communication.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 184 min read
Rejection of Prior Communication in Portugal: How to Challenge Unfavourable Decisions
The rejection of prior communication may be challenged through administrative appeal or recourse to the courts.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 184 min read
Compliance with the General Noise Regulation: A technical and legal requirement
Ensuring compliance with the General Noise Regulation protects the acoustic environment and the quality of urban life.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 164 min read
Mobility Study: Planning that makes a difference
Efficient urban planning depends on mobility studies that ensure accessibility and sustainability.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 163 min read
When municipal silence means approval: Understanding Tacit Approval in Urban Development Operations
Tacit approval allows projects to proceed when the municipality does not decide within the legal deadlines.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 164 min read
Waste Prevention and Management Plan: The essential document for a sustainable construction project
The waste management plan ensures sustainability, legal compliance, and efficiency in construction projects.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 144 min read
Certificate Confirming Construction Prior to the RGEU: Clarify the Essentials
The certificate confirming pre-RGEU status verifies the legality of old buildings, essential for legalizations and registrations.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 133 min read
Minimum Habitability vs Current Regulations: Practical Differences in Legislation
The RGEU requires higher technical standards than minimum habitability, prioritising comfort, health, and safety.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 123 min read
General Regulation for Drainage Systems: Understand Its Application and Importance in Building Construction
The drainage systems regulation ensures public health, sanitation, and safety in Portuguese buildings.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 113 min read
Validity and Time Management of Urban Preliminary Information: Learn How to Manage Deadlines and Renew Documents
Preliminary Information is valid for two years, renewable for one more, ensuring security and effective planning.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 112 min read
Water Supply in Buildings: The Regulation That Protects Public Health
The water supply regulation ensures health, quality, and safety in buildings across Portugal.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 114 min read
Prior Communication and Exempt Works: Key Differences in Licensing
Prior communication allows works to proceed quickly, while exempt ones require no procedures or fees
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 113 min read
Existing Buildings: Understand the Practical Benefits and Legal Framework
Existing buildings benefit from legal exemptions, facilitating rehabilitation and maintenance without disproportionate costs.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 103 min read
Preliminary Information and Technical Consultations: The Entities That Decide the Future of Your Project
The Preliminary Information Request streamlines project feasibility and consultations with external entities involved.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 105 min read
Preliminary Communication: When the Municipal Council Does Not Respond - What You Need to Know
Learn what happens if the Municipal Council does not respond to your Preliminary Communication and how to act with confidence.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 53 min read
Essential Documentation for Construction Licensing: What You Need to Know Before Submitting
Practical checklist with the essential documents to license your project without delays or complications.
Ana Carolina Santos
Nov 53 min read
Professional Support in Urban Legalisation: The Importance of Qualified Technical Guidance
Specialised technical support in legalisation ensures precision, efficiency, and security throughout the entire process.
Ana Carolina Santos
Sep 303 min read
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