PDM Castro Marim, Municipal Master Plan of Castro Marim

In Castro Marim, about 2% 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 Castro Marim?

In Castro Marim, about 2% 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. Castro Marim's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 478 zones and has been amended 11 times, most recently on 1 April 2025.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Castro Marim, explorador.pt identifies 44 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Top reclassification opportunities

  • Espaço agro-florestal7325 ha · 0 m to urban73%
  • Indefinido12 ha · 0 m to urban67%
  • Espaço agrícola - Área agrícola prioritária (RAN)148 ha · 123 m to urban58%
  • Espaço florestal - Floresta de produção2535 ha · 0 m to urban55%
  • Espaço florestal - Floresta de produção1153 ha · 0 m to urban55%
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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Castro Marim?
In Castro Marim, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 2% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Castro Marim is urban land?
About 2% of Castro Marim's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Castro Marim?
You can consult Castro Marim's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Castro Marim GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 478 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Castro Marim change?
Yes, Castro Marim's PDM has already been amended 11 times, most recently on 1 April 2025, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Castro Marim?
In Castro Marim, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 44 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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