Full ground occupancy and defined industrial rules

A 100% maximum occupancy rating and a net buildability index of 1 m² of ceiling per square metre of land mean this 358 m² commercial plot in Casares can be built across its entire footprint. The unbuilt resale parcel is on Calle Taraje within the Los Pedregales industrial estate, an established sector in the municipality of Casares in the province of Málaga. For a business owner or developer, the appeal here is regulatory clarity: the land sits within the UR-IND sector, governed by the Partial Plan approved in April 2005 and the Casares General Urban Planning Plan adapted in March 2010.

Permitted uses and buildable volume

Classified as land suitable for industrial buildings, the zoning permits light industrial activities and industrial services. The minimum buildable parcel in this zone is 200 m², which this plot comfortably exceeds. Under the 1 m²/m² net buildability index, a buyer can construct a built area of up to 358 m² above ground, limited to a single floor and a maximum height of 8 metres. In addition to the main structure, the ordinance allows a basement covering up to 30% of the warehouse footprint, and this subterranean space does not count towards the maximum buildable area. While the wider industrial zone allows caretaker housing, that option requires a plot over 1,000 m², so this specific commercial plot in Casares is strictly for business operations.

Boundaries, parking and design rules

Building setbacks are only permitted at the rear alignment of the parcel, with a minimum separation of 3 metres from the sector boundaries. Any boundary fencing can have a solid base up to 1 metre high, topped with light, permeable material up to a total height of 2.50 metres. Because the plot is under 500 m², on-site parking must be provided at a ratio of one parking space for every 150 m² of built area, housed either inside the building or within an internal courtyard. The estate enforces specific aesthetic ordinances: warehouse roofs must be non-reflective and finished in matte green, while facades cannot use metallic cladding and must be finished in light tones, preferably beige or cream. Exceptions apply to facades of commercial interest facing the road network, or where the town hall exercises discretion for designs of architectural interest.

What to verify before making an offer

A buyer considering this commercial plot in Casares can review the exact position of the parcel relative to the wider sector boundary to see if the 3-metre rear setback applies here. It is also practical to clarify with the Casares planning department how the internal parking requirement interacts with a full-footprint warehouse design.