A 513 square metre parcel with planning permission off the Ronda Road

An elevated infinity pool, terrace spaces, a solarium and a compact garden take priority over large lawns in the approved project for this residential plot with private pool and garden in Benahavís. The land measures 513 square metres and is offered as a resale with planning permission in place. Rather than leaving a buyer with raw ground to maintain, the outdoor scheme is drawn to keep garden upkeep down while making use of the open views from the terraces and the water.

What the planning permission allows

The existing design uses the maximum allowance on the land, giving a built area of 314 square metres. Because the project is calculated to this upper limit, a buyer knows from the start the largest volume that the parcel can legally hold. Anyone who prefers a smaller footprint and more open ground around the pool can scale the plans back, whereas a buyer who wants more than 314 square metres will need to look at a larger plot. The proposed plans also incorporate a lift serving the solarium, parking on the parcel, and provision for four or five en-suite bedrooms.

Position and access on the Ronda Road

The parcel lies within a gated community of residences just off the Ronda Road. From this road, a resident drives down to San Pedro Alcántara and the wider Marbella area for shops, beaches and daily errands, while staying under the municipal rules of Benahavís. Security and shared road access are part of the enclave, which removes the isolation that often comes with buying an individual building plot in the hills.

What to check before making an offer

When buying a residential plot with private pool and garden in Benahavís that carries an existing project, the paperwork matters as much as the earth itself. A buyer should ask their lawyer to verify the current validity of the planning permission, any deadlines for starting or completing the works, and the exact process with the town hall if the drawings are altered to a more modest size. On site, it is worth checking the slope of the 513 square metre ground, the retaining walls required for the elevated pool, and where the service connections for water, electricity and drainage meet the boundary.