PDM Amares, Municipal Master Plan of Amares

In Amares, about 16% 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 changes

Every amendment to municipal master plans, straight from the national registry (SNIT). Pick a district, municipality or parish on the map to scope this list; click a row to see it on the map.

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Where can you build in Amares?

In Amares, about 16% 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. Amares's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 489 zones and has been amended 13 times, most recently on 22 January 2025.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Amares, explorador.pt identifies 28 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Top reclassification opportunities

  • Solo Rústico - Aglomerados Rurais39 ha · 0 m to urban67%
  • Solo Rústico - Aglomerados Rurais8 ha · 0 m to urban67%
  • Solo Rústico - Aglomerados Rurais8 ha · 0 m to urban67%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Agrícolas853 ha · 0 m to urban55%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Agrícolas551 ha · 0 m to urban55%
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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Amares?
In Amares, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 16% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Amares is urban land?
About 16% of Amares's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Amares?
You can consult Amares's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Amares GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 489 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Amares change?
Yes, Amares's PDM has already been amended 13 times, most recently on 22 January 2025, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Amares?
In Amares, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 28 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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