PDM Silves, Municipal Master Plan of Silves

In Silves, 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 Silves?

In Silves, 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. Silves's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 537 zones and has been amended 15 times, most recently on 4 January 2021.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

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Property prices in Silves

Median price per m², typology breakdown, parish comparison and rental yield.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Silves?
In Silves, 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 Silves is urban land?
About 2% of Silves's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Silves?
You can consult Silves's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Silves GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 537 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Silves change?
Yes, Silves's PDM has already been amended 15 times, most recently on 4 January 2021, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.

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