Martinez De La Casa
- May 2
- 1 min read
UNEXPECTED SCENARIOS REQUIRING AN ARCHITECT: WHEN RULES GET QUIRKY
Roofing Regulations: Adding a roof changes spaces from exterior to interior, except for an open wooden pergola. Roofing requires an architectural project and license.
Change of Use: Altering room functions or adding new ones, even detached, demands architect involvement.
Height Challenges: Construction exceeding 1.5m mandates a major license, necessitating a Spanish architect for the building permit. However, a sub-1.5m dog kennel remains outside the “built area” classification.
Size and Documentation: Expanding a property’s size, even by a metre, or causing inconsistencies in bills or deeds requires an independent architect’s input.
Light and Air: Spanish rules mandate ventilation and direct light for rooms, except bathrooms. Enclosures blocking these necessitate an architect’s intervention.
Lack Permits? Spanish authorities may impose fines or demolition orders, exceeding €300 per sqm, even for small structures. Property value and sales can suffer.
Solution: Secure a retrospective license from a qualified Spanish architect. Unlicensed extensions gain immunity from objections, regardless of future legal changes.
Retrospective License Criteria:
Murcia: Extensions aged 4+ years.
Almeria: Building work aged 6+ years.
Alicante: Completed before August 2010. No retro licenses for fined or ordered extensions.
Cost: Pool Retrospective License: €326.70 incl IVA. Retrospective Licence for Extensions: €363 incl IVA (all property extensions).
Martinez de la Casa Architects excel in Building Certification including Energy Performance Certificates (€121 inc VAT), Habitation Licenses, and Retrospective Licenses.
Questions? Appointments? Call 665 810 411 (English) or explore www.martinezdelacasa.com.
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