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PDM Matosinhos, Municipal Master Plan of Matosinhos

In Matosinhos, about 68% 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 document· Revisão · AVISO 13198/2019

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 Matosinhos?

In Matosinhos, about 68% 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. Matosinhos's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 368 zones and has been amended 15 times, most recently on 29 May 2024.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Matosinhos, explorador.pt identifies 49 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Top reclassification opportunities

  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Agrícolas182 ha · 0 m to urban55%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Agrícolas126 ha · 0 m to urban55%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Agrícolas122 ha · 0 m to urban55%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Agrícolas91 ha · 0 m to urban55%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Agrícolas72 ha · 0 m to urban55%
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Property prices in Matosinhos

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Matosinhos?
In Matosinhos, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 68% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Matosinhos is urban land?
About 68% of Matosinhos's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Matosinhos?
You can consult Matosinhos's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 368 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Matosinhos change?
Yes, Matosinhos's PDM has already been amended 15 times, most recently on 29 May 2024, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Matosinhos?
In Matosinhos, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 49 zones with this potential in the municipality.

Official sources

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