A 7,643 square metre parcel sold with an approved building licence

An approved building licence and an architectural project come with this 7,643 square metre plot, removing the municipal waiting period that normally delays a self-build on the coast. For a buyer looking at land in Benahavís, Benahavís is a municipality where hillside plots are large and planning paperwork takes time, so having the permit in place changes the timeline from years to months. The ground sits within the Monte Mayor urbanisation, next to Benahavís village, and looks out toward a lake.

The parcel and its vegetation

At 7,643 square metres, the parcel is far larger than a standard suburban plot, which on hillside terrain usually means a mix of buildable plateau and sloping natural ground. Established Mediterranean vegetation, pines and oaks surround the site and frame the lake views. Keeping mature trees on the boundaries means natural screening is already in place before any earthworks begin, though a buyer will want to see the topographical survey to understand where the building platform sits relative to the slope and the tree line.

What the project and licence cover

Because the sale includes both the architectural project and the building licence, a buyer can appoint a contractor and start groundworks without waiting on town hall approvals or paying further administrative fees for the initial permit. The consented design is a Scandinavian-style villa over two floors, with provision in the site plan for a private garden, a private swimming pool, a two-car garage and one outdoor parking space. The plans allow for customization to the buyer's preferences, though any structural alteration to the footprint or roof height should be checked with an architect to ensure it does not require a licence modification.

What to verify before making an offer

When buying land in Benahavís, Benahavís town hall licence dates and conditions are the first documents to read. A buyer should ask their lawyer to confirm the details of the current building permit and where the utility connections meet the boundary of the Monte Mayor plot. Walking the ground with a builder will also clarify the access angle for heavy plant and the groundworks required for the pool and garage.