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PDM Paços de Ferreira, Municipal Master Plan of Paços de Ferreira

In Paços de Ferreira, about 53% 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 23617/2007

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Where can you build in Paços de Ferreira?

In Paços de Ferreira, about 53% 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. Paços de Ferreira's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 320 zones and has been amended 7 times, most recently on 10 December 2025.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Paços de Ferreira, explorador.pt identifies 13 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Top reclassification opportunities

  • Espaço Agrícola - Área Agrícola Protegida (RAN)1214 ha · 0 m to urban66%
  • Espaço Florestal - Área Florestal de Proteção863 ha · 0 m to urban66%
  • Espaço Agrícola - Área Agrícola Protegida (RAN)77 ha · 0 m to urban66%
  • Espaço Agrícola - Área Agrícola Protegida (RAN)62 ha · 0 m to urban66%
  • Espaço Florestal - Área Florestal de Produção50 ha · 0 m to urban66%
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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Paços de Ferreira?
In Paços de Ferreira, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 53% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Paços de Ferreira is urban land?
About 53% of Paços de Ferreira's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Paços de Ferreira?
You can consult Paços de Ferreira's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Paços de Ferreira GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 320 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Paços de Ferreira change?
Yes, Paços de Ferreira's PDM has already been amended 7 times, most recently on 10 December 2025, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Paços de Ferreira?
In Paços de Ferreira, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 13 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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