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Permission for Construction of Swimming Pools
The building permit for the construction of a swimming pool is mandatory and required by law.

DreamPools™ has a technical team that offers complete support and advice in this process. We have an engineer and an architect specialized in this work, thus providing a permit service for the construction of your swimming pool.

Please note the legal information:

The Legal Framework for Urban Planning and Building - Decree-Law No. 555/99 of 16/12, with the applicable amendments - states the following in Article 4:
Article 4 - Approval, Prior Notice, and Authorization for Use
 
1 - The execution of urban planning measures depends on an approval, prior notice with a deadline, hereinafter referred to as prior notice or notice, or an authorization for use, in accordance with the provisions and exceptions of this section.

2 - The following measures are subject to administrative approval:

a) The division of plots into building plots;
b) Works for development and works for the restructuring of plots in an area not covered by a plot division;
c) Construction, alteration, or extension works in an area not covered by a plot division or a detailed plan;
d) Construction, restoration, extension, alteration, or demolition works of classified buildings or buildings to be classified, as well as of buildings integrated into classified ensembles or sites, and construction, restoration, extension, alteration works or demolition works of buildings located in protection zones of classified buildings or buildings to be classified;
e) Reconstruction works that result in an increase in the height of the facade or the number of floors;
f) Demolition works of buildings not provided for in an approval for restoration works;
g) [Revoked];
h) Construction, restoration, extension, alteration, or demolition works of buildings in areas subject to administrative servitude or restriction of public utility, without prejudice to specific legislation;
i) Urban planning measures that result in the removal of facade tiles, regardless of their confrontation with the public street or courtyard;
j) Other urban planning measures not subject to prior notice or exempted from prior control, in accordance with this decree.

3 - The obligation to obtain approval for the division of property resulting in plots not immediately intended for urbanization or construction depends on the will of the owners.

4 - The following urban planning measures are subject to prior notice:

a) Reconstruction works that do not result in an increase in the height of the facade or the number of floors;
b) Works for development and works for the restructuring of plots in an area covered by a plot division;
c) Construction, alteration, or extension works in an area covered by a plot division or a detailed plan;
d) Construction, alteration, or extension works in a consolidated urban area that comply with municipal or intermunicipal plans and do not result in a building with a height greater than the most frequent height of the facades of the built front on the street side where the new building is integrated, in the street section between the two nearest cross streets, on both sides;
e) The construction of swimming pools in connection with main buildings;
f) Urban planning measures preceded by favorable preliminary information, in accordance with paragraphs 2 and 3 of Article 14.
g) [Revoked].
h) [Revoked].

5 - The use of buildings or their parts, as well as changes in their use, are subject to approval.

6 - In urban planning measures subject to prior notice, the interested party may, in the initial application, opt for the approval procedure."

According to point e) of Article 4, the construction of a swimming pool (next to an existing building/house), regardless of the construction method used, is subject to a project - prior notice (or approval if preferred - point 6 of Article 6).

In other words, it doesn't matter if your swimming pool is prefabricated in fiberglass, steel sheet, or made of biological materials - all construction methods are covered by the decree of law.

Therefore, swimming pool construction companies are always obligated to inform their customers about the validity of the decree of law, debunking the myth that certain types of construction, such as fiberglass or steel sheet pools, do not require approval, just to sell their product.

For more information on obtaining a building permit for the construction of a swimming pool, please contact Dreampools. We are experts in swimming pool construction.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to your main questions.
Start planning early, allowing for site assessment, project design, equipment selection and any necessary procedures before work begins. Dreampools helps plan each stage so the process runs in an organised way.
Yes. A pool built in accordance with the applicable procedures provides greater security for the owner and can add value to the property, particularly homes, tourism properties or investments.
Dreampools supports the customer through the different project stages, from the initial assessment to pool construction, equipment installation, finishes and guidance on the necessary procedures.
It depends on the work planned. Replacing equipment or finishes may have different requirements from work that changes the structure, dimensions or main characteristics of the pool.
A well-designed pool integrated into the outdoor space can add value to a property, particularly in the Algarve, where outdoor leisure areas are highly valued. Following the necessary procedures also contributes to greater security and property value.
Yes, but construction must comply with the restrictions applicable to the property’s location. Specific land-use rules may apply in coastal areas of the Algarve, so each case should be assessed individually.
The possibility of building a pool on rural land depends on the land’s characteristics, the legal framework and the rules applicable to the specific location. A preliminary project assessment is essential to understand the available options.
The timeframe depends on the municipality, the procedure required, the project characteristics and the documentation needed. It varies from case to case, so it is important to start the assessment well before construction begins.
Dreampools supports the customer in assessing the procedures needed for pool construction, helping guide the process according to the project’s characteristics.
Before starting pool construction, check which procedures apply to the location and project. A preliminary assessment helps avoid future problems and ensures construction meets the necessary requirements.
Depending on the pool’s characteristics and applicable requirements, documentation or a technical design may be needed. Dreampools supports each customer in preparing and defining the most suitable solution for their project.
The documents required depend on the project type, location and procedures requested by the relevant authorities. The initial assessment identifies what is needed to proceed with pool construction.
The required procedures may vary by municipality and the characteristics of the proposed pool. Before starting work, assess the specific circumstances of the site and planned construction. Dreampools supports the customer during the initial project assessment.
The need for permission depends on the project’s characteristics, location, pool size and the rules of the municipality where it will be built. Dreampools assesses each project and helps identify the necessary procedures so construction complies with the applicable requirements.
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