PDM Covilhã, Municipal Master Plan of Covilhã

In Covilhã, about 5% 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 Covilhã?

In Covilhã, about 5% 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. Covilhã's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 820 zones and has been amended 10 times, most recently on 2 April 2025.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Covilhã, explorador.pt identifies 61 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Top reclassification opportunities

  • Zona de Transição198 ha · 0 m to urban83%
  • Espaços Agrícolas - Área de Grande Aptidão Agrícola3287 ha · 0 m to urban73%
  • Espaços Agrícolas - Área de Grande Aptidão Agrícola427 ha · 0 m to urban73%
  • Espaços Agrícolas - Área de Grande Aptidão Agrícola109 ha · 0 m to urban73%
  • Espaços Agrícolas - Área a beneficiar pelo Aproveitamento Hidro-agrícola54 ha · 0 m to urban73%
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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Covilhã?
In Covilhã, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 5% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Covilhã is urban land?
About 5% of Covilhã's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Covilhã?
You can consult Covilhã's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Covilhã GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 820 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Covilhã change?
Yes, Covilhã's PDM has already been amended 10 times, most recently on 2 April 2025, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Covilhã?
In Covilhã, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 61 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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