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PDM Valongo, Municipal Master Plan of Valongo

In Valongo, about 39% 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 5073/2025/2

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 Valongo?

In Valongo, about 39% 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. Valongo's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 203 zones and has been amended 14 times, most recently on 21 February 2025.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Valongo, explorador.pt identifies 46 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Top reclassification opportunities

  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Florestais de Produção1417 ha · 0 m to urban55%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Agrícolas431 ha · 0 m to urban55%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Florestais de Conservação386 ha · 0 m to urban55%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Florestais de Produção310 ha · 0 m to urban55%
  • Solo Rústico - Espaços Florestais de Conservação261 ha · 0 m to urban55%
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Property prices in Valongo

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Valongo?
In Valongo, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 39% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Valongo is urban land?
About 39% of Valongo's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Valongo?
You can consult Valongo's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Valongo GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 203 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Valongo change?
Yes, Valongo's PDM has already been amended 14 times, most recently on 21 February 2025, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Valongo?
In Valongo, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 46 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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