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PDM Santo Tirso, Municipal Master Plan of Santo Tirso

In Santo Tirso, about 35% 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· 2ª Revisão · AVISO 16577/2026/2

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Example of a PDM zoning map drawn over an aerial photo: urban perimeter, rural land and protected areas
Example of how a PDM classifies land. The real zoning for this place is on the map above.

Where can you build in Santo Tirso?

In Santo Tirso, about 35% 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. Santo Tirso's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 578 zones and has been amended 18 times, most recently on 2 July 2026.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Santo Tirso, explorador.pt identifies 127 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Reclassification opportunities

127 rural zones here are scored for reclassification potential.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Santo Tirso?
In Santo Tirso, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 35% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Santo Tirso is urban land?
About 35% of Santo Tirso's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Santo Tirso?
You can consult Santo Tirso's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Santo Tirso GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 578 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Santo Tirso change?
Yes, Santo Tirso's PDM has already been amended 18 times, most recently on 2 July 2026, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Santo Tirso?
In Santo Tirso, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 127 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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