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/Responsible declaration for first occupancy and operation
Basic information on the procedure.
/ Object
/ Basic information
Steps to follow in the procedure:
- Verify if the works to be carried are subject to an urban planning license for first occupation and operation.
- Fill out the self-assessment form for the fee for the provision of urban planning services and make payment using one of the established forms. Pay the Construction, Installations, and Works Tax (ICIO), if applicable, as well as any other relevant taxes through self-assessment.
- Collect the necessary documentation to submit with your application. You can find a list of required documents in the “Documentation” tab of the urban planning license section of the city council website.
- Submit the declaration of responsibility through the electronic platform, or, if applicable, in person You need an electronic ID and signature.
- Within 3 months of submitting the statement of compliance, municipal technical services or a Collaborating Urban Development Entity (ECU) will inspect and issue a report confirming or denying compliance, as per the applicable regulations. The City Council and, if applicable, the Collaborating Urban Development Entities, 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
- The amount of the fee for the provision of urban planning services (acts of verification of the execution of works and the exercise of activities) by self-assessment will depend on the surface area of the works and/or activities.
- If applicable, the ICIO (Tax on Constructions, Installations and Works) must be paid by self-assessment, based on the declaration of the actual cost of the completed work.
- In certain cases, other applicable taxes must also be paid.
/ Resolution period
The declaration of responsibility takes effect immediately, as long as all the required documentation is submitted and the established requirements are met.
/ Professional knowledge required
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/ Where and how to submit documentation
- Online: Through the “Declaración responsable para la primera ocupación y funcionamiento” (Declaration of Responsibility for First Occupancy and Operation) procedure, which is accessed through the Madrid City Council’s electronic platform. You can use one of the following systems, depending on how the previous urban planning license was processed.
- In person: at the offices of the relevant municipal authority or repartment, dependint on their specific areas of responsibility(Urban Development Department, Activities Agency, or District Municipal Boards). In certain cases,you might need to book an appointment beforehand.
/ Modalities
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/ Type of procedure
Registering an activity| | | | City Council | | | Urban planning | | | Declaration of responsibility |
/ 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 on the electronic platform of the Madrid City Council, in the “Documentation” tab.
Key regulatory provisions.
/ Legal basis
Art. 53 | | Ordinance 6/2022, of 26 April, on Urban Planning Licences and Statements of Compliance of Madrid City Council |
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) |
Full text | | Law 17/1997, of July 4, of Public Entertainment and Recreational Activities |
Full text | | Law 2/2012, of June 12, 2012, on the Dynamization of Commercial Activity in the Community of Madrid |
Full text | | Law 12/2012 of December 26, 2012, on Urgent Measures for the Liberalization of Commerce and Certain Services |
Full text | | Regulation 7/2022 of 26 April, of the Regime of Collaborating Urban Development Entities |
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