PDM Arcos de Valdevez, Municipal Master Plan of Arcos de Valdevez

In Arcos de Valdevez, about 13% 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.

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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 Arcos de Valdevez?

In Arcos de Valdevez, about 13% 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. Arcos de Valdevez's Municipal Master Plan organises the area into 3081 zones and has been amended 7 times, most recently on 30 December 2024.

For rural plots next to already-urbanised areas, Portugal's Lei dos Solos opened the door to reclassification as urban land. In Arcos de Valdevez, explorador.pt identifies 17 zones with this potential. Use the zoning map below to locate your plot and confirm its classification.

Top reclassification opportunities

  • Espaço Florestal de Produção272 ha · 0 m to urban66%
  • Espaço Florestal de Produção73 ha · 0 m to urban66%
  • Espaço Agrícola - Área agrícola complementar4 ha · 0 m to urban66%
  • Espaço Agrícola - Área agrícola complementar4 ha · 0 m to urban66%
  • Espaço Florestal de Produção4 ha · 0 m to urban66%
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Frequently asked questions

Where can you build in Arcos de Valdevez?
In Arcos de Valdevez, building is mostly allowed on urban land, which makes up about 13% of the territory under the current PDM. The rest is rural land with construction limited to the plan's exceptions.
What percentage of Arcos de Valdevez is urban land?
About 13% of Arcos de Valdevez's territory is classified as urban land under the current Municipal Master Plan.
How do I consult the PDM of Arcos de Valdevez?
You can consult Arcos de Valdevez's PDM for free on the Câmara Municipal de Arcos de Valdevez GeoPortal, or in a simplified form on explorador.pt, where you can see the 3081 mapped zones and the zoning map.
Can the PDM of Arcos de Valdevez change?
Yes, Arcos de Valdevez's PDM has already been amended 7 times, most recently on 30 December 2024, and can be amended or revised again by the municipal council.
Can rural land be reclassified as urban in Arcos de Valdevez?
In Arcos de Valdevez, rural plots adjacent to urban land can, in certain cases, be reclassified as urban under the Lei dos Solos. explorador.pt identifies 17 zones with this potential in the municipality.

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