A 970m² plot sold with its building permit in place

A building permit and a villa project are already included with this 970m² parcel of land in Nueva Andalucía, Nueva Andalucía. Buying a plot on the Costa del Sol normally means waiting through the municipal planning process before any ground can be broken. Here, the design work and the permit step are already done, which removes the longest administrative delay from a self-build schedule.

What the project figures allow on the ground

The proposed villa project sets out a 411.88m² built area, paired with 60.50m² of covered terrace and 76.24m² of open terraces. Outside, the plans allocate 48.66m² for a private swimming pool and 255m² for a private garden. Vehicle space is unusually large for a plot of this size: the project includes 97.10m² of covered parking alongside 89.11m² of uncovered parking. When you add the footprint of the house, the terraces, the pool and the hardstanding for cars together, most of the 970m² parcel is accounted for, leaving a manageable garden rather than large grounds to maintain.

Elevation, outlook and surrounding neighbourhood

The plot sits within an established residential development rather than an unbuilt zone. Because the surrounding streets are already settled, a buyer can judge the privacy of the site and the exact sightlines before building starts. The elevation and orientation of this land in Nueva Andalucía, Nueva Andalucía give it unobstructed views of the sea and the mountains, while drawing natural light across the site.

Day-to-day services, shops, schools and golf courses are close at hand. The road network connects the development directly to Puerto Banús and the beaches of Marbella, which are a short drive away, as well as the town centres of both Marbella and Estepona.

What to verify before making an offer

Because the value of the plot is tied to its paperwork, a buyer's lawyer and architect should inspect the building permit and the full project files early on. You will want to confirm the expiry dates on the licence, whether the approved architectural plans match how you want to use the house, and what the municipality requires if you wish to alter the internal layout or the parking and terrace allocations. Standing on the plot at different times of day will also show how the sun tracks across the planned pool and garden areas.