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/Basic licence
Basic information on the procedure.
/ Object
/ Basic information
Steps to follow in the procedure:
- Verify that the works to be carried are subject to the urban planning license regime.
- Fill out the self-assesment form for the urban planning services fee and make the payment through one of the established methods. In applicable cases, you must also pay the Constructions, Installations and Works Tax or ICIO (Impuesto sobre Construcciones, Instalaciones y Obras) and other relevant taxes.
- Collect the necessary documentation to submit with your application. You can find a list of required documents in the “Documentation” tab of the basic licence section of the city council website. Important: The basic license is a prerequisite for the urban planning license. Therefore, all documentation required for the urban planning license must be submitted together with the basic license application.
- Submit the basic license application through the electronic platform or, if applicable, in person.
You must have an electronic identification and electronic signature system - Within one month of submitting the application, the decision to grant or deny the basic license will be made, allowing for the initiation of the construction works as specified in the Ordinance.
- The urban license’s resolution, subsequent to the basic license approval, will be determined within a maximum of one month, following a compliance check and the preparation of a technical and legal report, which will include a proposal for either approval or denial. The City Council or a Collaborating Urban Development Entity (ECU), where appropriate, are authorized to carry out verification, control, and inspection activities.
/ Links to the municipal areas and institutions in charge of the procedure
According to their area of expertise: Department of Urban Development, Environment, and Mobility; Activities Agency; Municipal District Boards.
/ Approximate costs
- Payment of the urban planning services fee through self-assessment: the amount will depend on the urban planning activity to be carried out.
- In cases where it is applicable, payment of the Construction, Installations and Works Tax (ICIO) through self-assessment.
- Payment of any other applicable taxes.
/ Resolution period
Basic urban planning licencesare processed within 1 month.
/ Professional knowledge required
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/ Where and how to submit documentation
- Online: via the electronic platform of the Madrid City Council, using the Municipal Licensing System (SLIM).
For this procedure, you must have an electronic identification and electronic signature system. - In person: at the offices of the relevant municipal body (Urban Development Department, Activities Agency, or District Municipal Boards). In certain cases, you might need to book an appointment beforehand.
/ Modalities
Through this procedure, you can request the following types of basic urban planning licenses:
- Activity (establishment)
- Activity (modification)
- Activity (construction only)
- Residential
/ Type of procedure
Registering an activity| | | | City Council | | | Urban planning | | | Urban planning licence |
/ Related procedures
/ Version and date of the last update
Version | 1.0 | Date | September 2023 |
Necessary documents to initiate the application process.
/ Basic documentation
You can view the required documentation in the “Documentation” tab of the electronic platform of the Madrid City Council
Key regulatory provisions.
/ Legal basis
Art. 44 to 47 and 50 | | Ordinance 6/2022, of 26 April, on Urban Planning Licences and Statements of Compliance of Madrid City Council |
Full text | | Tax Ordinance Regulating Tax on the Provision of Urban Planning Services, of 6 October 1989 |
Full text | | Regulation 7/2022, of 26 April, of the Regime of Collaborating Urban Development Entities |
Full text | | Law 2/2012, of 12 June, on the Revitalization of Commercial Activity in the Community of Madrid |
Full text | | Law 12/2012, of 26 December, on Urgent Measures for the Liberalization of Commerce and Certain Services |
Full text | | Law 17/1997, of 4 July, on Public Entertainments and Recreational Activities |
Full text | | Law 9/2001, of 17 July, on the Land of the Community of Madrid (Official State Bulletin no. 245, of 12/10/2001) |
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Information and services
- / Municipal Licensing System (SLIM)
- / The Licenses and Urban Planning Files Consultation System (CONEX)
- / Virtual Licensing Assistant
- / Information request
- / Collaborating Urban Development Entities (ECU)
- / Common urban planning consultation
- / Special urban planning consultation
- / Advanced Personalized Urban Planning Consulting System (AUPA)
- / Feasibility report
- / Responsible declaration for first occupancy and operation
- / First occupancy and operation urban license
- / Statement of compliance
- / Basic licence
- / Urban planning licence
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