Architect for planning permission for underbuild

Hi Andy,

If you haven't already done so, you need to speak to the architect at your Town Hall.  From what you've described, I think you need an Obras Mayores (Major Works licence) - the Town Hall architect will advise.  If your urbanisation is a "community of owners" you also need to seek permission from the President and/or Administrator.  Are you doing the work yourself or will you be employing builders?  If the latter, larger building firms often have an in-house architect or engineer, who will do the plans and apply for the licence on your behalf.  We used Construfutur in Benijofar - I don't know whether they cover your area, but hopefully other members will be able to make recommendations for builders in your area.

By the way, good on you for doing everything legally.  I've lost count of the times I've advised the need to follow the correct route.  Worst case scenario, Town Halls can place a demolition order on illegal development, but typically it's discovered when a property is in the process of being sold and can cause a sale to fall through if retrospective planning introduces a lengthy delay, as well as a bill for back taxes (up to 4 years) and a fine.

Kind regards,

Kim

Hi Kim, 

Thanks for your advice. Helpful info to explore. 

My problem is my Spanish... currently limited to food and wine ordering. Understand the risk with proceeding without licences, just need to find a local architect for under €1000. Total project expected to be under €10,000.

I have a couple of builders lined up to quote. 

One did terrace extensions on my property and got the Obras Mayores licence. .

The other builder has done the same underbuild at my neighbours, but without permission and doesn't speak English. 

Rgds,

Andy

Hi Andy,

We highly recommend Macarena Rodríguez from Arkiastudio. We have used her services in the last few years and she has always been very helpful.

She is very professional and reliable. She’s Spanish but speaks very good English. 

You can see her contact information at : 

http://arkiastudio.es/contacto/

All the best, 

Jason and Mariana

Thanks Jason & Mariana, I have sent a message to Macarena.