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PDM Rio Maior, Municipal Master Plan of Rio Maior

In Rio Maior, about 10% 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· 1ª Publicação · RCM 47/95

PDM changes

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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 Rio Maior?

In Rio Maior, about 10% 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. Rio Maior's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 1113 zones and has been amended 11 times, most recently on 4 February 2026.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Rio Maior, explorador.pt identifies 106 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Reclassification opportunities

106 rural zones here are scored for reclassification potential.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Rio Maior?
In Rio Maior, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 10% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Rio Maior is urban land?
About 10% of Rio Maior's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Rio Maior?
You can consult Rio Maior's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Rio Maior GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 1113 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Rio Maior change?
Yes, Rio Maior's PDM has already been amended 11 times, most recently on 4 February 2026, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Rio Maior?
In Rio Maior, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 106 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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