Frequently Asked Questions about Changing The Use of A Property

URBANISM

Dec 23

Written By Francisco Javier Muñoz Fuentes

The Change of Use Projects are designed to give the properties a different use than the one they mainly had, this change can be from property used as a shop to residential , from garage to property used as a shop or vice versa. However, this is a process that takes time, but without a doubt the results can be good for the owners. That is why we have summarized the most frequently asked questions on this topic in a single post, so that you can clarify all your doubts about the Change of Use Projects.

1. HOW DO I IDENTIFY IF MY PROPERTY IS SUITABLE FOR A CHANGE OF USE?

The first thing you should do, when you determine that you want to make a change of use in your property, is to hire an architect to inspect it and verify that it meets the requirements and is compatible with the desired Change of Use. In our article How to change of use of a property, we explain everything you need to know if you are discovering this process, who should act, what are the requirements and the steps to follow.

2. IS IT NECESSARY TO REQUEST THE CHANGE OF USE PRIOR TO THE REFORMS?

Yes, the City Council must receive the change of use project to evaluate it, if it complies with all regulations, it is approved and the building license is granted. This license is prior and perceptual, which means that it must be requested in advance to avoid administrative penalties.

3. WHO CAN REQUEST THE CHANGE OF USE?

The change of use can be requested by individuals and legal persons whose property meets the requirements established in the PGOU and wish to make the change of use of their property, but it must be signed by an Architect.

4. HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PROCESS A CHANGE OF USE PROJECT?

The city council requires the payment of administrative fees for the approval of the change of use project, which vary according to the type of project and the characteristics it contains, and may also vary according to the municipality where the work is located. The professionals in charge of carrying out the project, such as the architect, who is in charge of carrying out the project, will also charge their fees with respect to the characteristics of the project to be carried out, if the process is accepted, but reforms are needed for approval, the The architect must also assist you by directing the work.

At Munoz Barcia Arquitectos, we enjoy supporting the investments of our clients, Crisanto and Javier can advise you on the change of Use of your property whenever you need it. Write us and we will be happy to assist you!

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5. WHAT TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS DOES A CHANGE OF USE PROJECT INCLUDE?

The project delivered to the City Council contains:

Justification of compliance with the laws in force in urban planning.
Scale location plan, locating the public roads and particles that limit the block where the project will be located.
Site plan of the property.
Plans of the current state of the commercial premises
Plans of the proposal made.

It must also be delivered:

Descriptive memory of the project to be carried out,
Health and safety study
Certificate of technical intervention.

This documentation must be carried out by an architect and will require his signature in a compulsory way in order to be validated in the corresponding town hall.

6. IF I CHANGE THE USE OF MY PROPERTY, CAN IT INCREASE ITS PRICE IN THE MARKET?

The answer to this is a big YES! The markets for buying, selling and renting properties are constantly changing, so it is important for owners to adapt their properties to the needs of the market, for example, currently the market for renting property used as a shop depends a lot on the location where they are, if it is in an unfavorable area, it can be difficult to rent it, so a change of use can be the solution, if it meets the requirements, to become residential use and facilitate its rental.

We recommend that you study the sector in which your property is located and analyze the options that you may have on hand to make the best decision about what actions you take with it to benefit you.

Now that you know in detail what a Change of Use Project includes and what are the benefits that processing it would bring you, do not hesitate to take this alternative as an excellent option to give your property a new use. We invite you to contact us, at Munoz Barcia Arquitectos Consult us!

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