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PDM Mértola, Municipal Master Plan of Mértola

In Mértola, about 1% of the territory is urban land under the current PDM. See what you can build, where, and the rural zones with the most reclassification potential.

PDM document· 1ª Publicação · RCM 162/95

PDM changes

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Example of a PDM zoning map drawn over an aerial photo: urban perimeter, rural land and protected areas
Example of how a PDM classifies land. The real zoning for this place is on the map above.

Where can you build in Mértola?

In Mértola, about 1% of the territory is classified as urban land under the current PDM. That is where construction is generally allowed. The rest is rural land, where building is limited to the plan's exceptions. Mértola's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 184 zones and has been amended 4 times, most recently on 30 December 2024.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Mértola, explorador.pt identifies 18 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Reclassification opportunities

18 rural zones here are scored for reclassification potential.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Mértola?
In Mértola, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 1% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Mértola is urban land?
About 1% of Mértola's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Mértola?
You can consult Mértola's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Mértola GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 184 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Mértola change?
Yes, Mértola's PDM has already been amended 4 times, most recently on 30 December 2024, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Mértola?
In Mértola, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 18 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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