PDM Cascais, Municipal Master Plan of Cascais

In Cascais, about 60% 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 Cascais?

In Cascais, about 60% 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. Cascais's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 2001 zones and has been amended 16 times, most recently on 29 July 2024.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Cascais, explorador.pt identifies 6 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Top reclassification opportunities

  • Solo Rústico - Espaço de Aglomerados Rurais19 ha · 0 m to urban52%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaço de Aglomerados Rurais13 ha · 0 m to urban52%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaço de Aglomerados Rurais13 ha · 0 m to urban52%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaço de Aglomerados Rurais9 ha · 0 m to urban52%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaço de Aglomerados Rurais8 ha · 0 m to urban52%
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Property prices in Cascais

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

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Cascais?
In Cascais, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 60% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Cascais is urban land?
About 60% of Cascais's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Cascais?
You can consult Cascais's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Cascais GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 2001 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Cascais change?
Yes, Cascais's PDM has already been amended 16 times, most recently on 29 July 2024, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Cascais?
In Cascais, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 6 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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