Legalising unlicensed works in Málaga
We regularise unlicensed buildings and undeclared extensions in Málaga & the Costa del Sol: feasibility study, topographic survey, legalisation project and building age certificate, with follow-up until the town hall resolves the file.
Common conditions to be able to legalise
Provable age
You must prove the build date, usually via a building age certificate based on official records.
Compatibility with planning
The building must fit the current or original planning conditions.
Structural safety
We confirm there is no structural risk and the building meets minimum safety requirements.
No encroachment on public land
The building cannot occupy public roads, watercourses or coastal-maritime domain.
What we typically legalise
- Homes built without a licence
- Undeclared extensions and terrace enclosures
- Non-compliant commercial or industrial units
- Pools, sports courts and leisure facilities
- Farm stores, greenhouses and rural buildings
- Internal or façade modifications not filed at the town hall
Legalisation process
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01
Feasibility analysis
Cadastre, planning and current condition. If not legalisable, we tell you before invoicing.
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02
Topographic survey
Accurate measurement of the building so drawings reflect reality.
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03
Legalisation project
Technical documentation reflecting the existing building and its compliance.
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04
Building age certificate
Issued by a chartered technician to certify the build date.
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05
Administrative filing
Filing at the town hall, fees and answers to requests.
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Final resolution
Once regularised, you can hook up utilities, sign deeds and sell with legal certainty.
At a glance
| Typical duration | 6–12 months depending on complexity |
|---|---|
| Documentation | Feasibility study, survey, project and building age certificate |
| Scope | Analysis, drafting, filing and follow-up until resolution |
Frequently asked questions
Can every building be legalised?
No. Buildings on public land, breaching setback rules or incompatible with planning cannot. That is why we always start with a feasibility study.
Can I sign a deed without legalising first?
A "declaración de obra nueva antigua" can be signed with a building age certificate if no urban planning proceedings are open. Legalisation provides stronger legal certainty.
What if the town hall has opened a file already?
Act quickly. We can submit technical documentation and pursue the most favourable regularisation path within the file.
How is it different from the age certificate?
The certificate certifies the build date; legalisation regularises the works at the town hall. They usually come together but are not the same.
Related services
Building age certificate
Certifies build date for notaries, land registry or legalisation.
See serviceTopographic surveys
Surveys, boundary marking, setting-out and terrain studies.
See serviceMajor works licence
Extensions, structural works, change of use and new builds.
See serviceITE — Technical Building Inspection
Mandatory inspection of façade, structure, roofs and services.
See serviceWritten by: PROYECTOS MÁLAGA technical team — chartered architects and technicians. · Last updated:
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