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What permits do I need to build a house in Mallorca

Before starting a home project in Mallorca, it is key to structure planning viability, technical design, permit process, and construction stages.

Published: April 11, 2026

Reading time: 6 min read

New-build permits

The first permit starts with feasibility

The question what permits are needed to build a house in Mallorca should start with the planning status of the plot. Without that base, any concept may be unviable.

Buildability, setbacks, occupancy limits, and local planning constraints define the real project framework.

Technical design and building permit

Once feasibility is confirmed, the technical design is developed and permit documentation is prepared. Consistency between report, drawings, and compliance strategy is critical.

An incomplete submission increases correction requests and delays construction start.

Permit planning is time and cost planning

Permits are not an isolated formality: they affect timeline, procurement, and budget. Integrating them early improves decision quality.

At BAU, we structure new-build projects in Mallorca by combining planning strategy, design, and technical management to reduce uncertainty.

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