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PDM Torres Novas, Municipal Master Plan of Torres Novas

In Torres Novas, about 11% 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 16/97

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Example of how a PDM classifies land. The real zoning for this place is on the map above.

Where can you build in Torres Novas?

In Torres Novas, about 11% 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. Torres Novas's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 840 zones and has been amended 21 times, most recently on 5 June 2026.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Torres Novas, explorador.pt identifies 65 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Reclassification opportunities

65 rural zones here are scored for reclassification potential.

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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Torres Novas?
In Torres Novas, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 11% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Torres Novas is urban land?
About 11% of Torres Novas's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Torres Novas?
You can consult Torres Novas's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Torres Novas GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 840 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Torres Novas change?
Yes, Torres Novas's PDM has already been amended 21 times, most recently on 5 June 2026, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Torres Novas?
In Torres Novas, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 65 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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