Building permits and planning approvals in Barcelona

Planning permissions and licences we handle end to end

Building Permits for New Builds and Refurbishments

We take care of all the permits and licenses needed to build or renovate in Barcelona. We prepare and submit the technical documentation to the authorities so your project complies with local regulations and progresses smoothly.

Activity Licences for Commercial Premises

We handle the activity license required to open your business. We assess the premises, verify compliance with regulations, and prepare the technical documentation so you can start your activity legally and without delays.

Urban Planning and Opening Licenses

We manage the urban planning and opening licenses required for your project. We review the applicable regulations and prepare the technical documentation so you can build, renovate, or open your space in full compliance with legal requirements.

Change of Use License

We handle the change of use license for your property. We assess the urban planning feasibility and prepare the technical documentation needed to legally transform the use of the space in accordance with current regulations.

What’s included

Planning Due Diligence for Building, Buying or Renovating Property

We provide guidance on current regulations and urban planning before building, renovating, or purchasing a property. We analyze the feasibility of the project so you can make informed decisions from the start and avoid legal or technical risks.

How We Work

We analyze your case and the type of procedure required according to current regulations. We prepare the necessary technical documentation and handle its submission to the relevant authorities. We monitor the process and keep you informed throughout until the license or authorization is obtained.

Why Nomadas Architecture

We combine nearly a decade of international experience with in-depth knowledge of the Spanish sector, providing seamless communication in English with international clients. Each project is handled with a personalized approach, managing all phases through an integrated process with a trusted team of professionals. Our designs stand out for their added value, creativity, and attention to detail, preserving original elements whenever possible to bring character and uniqueness to the space.

Marta Catalán, your architect in Barcelona

Marta is a Phd. Architect by the University of Hong Kong. Previously, she studied in Madrid and Japan where she obtained her Masters.

Marta began her career co-founding the architectural collective Zira02. She has developed her architecture practice in Spain, Hong Kong and Japan. She has worked and collaborated with several architecture firms including Andres Jaque Office for Political Innovation, Abe Hitoshi Atelier and Izaskun Chinchilla Architects. Her projects have been awarded with the Europan, IDOM and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Design for Innovation prizes.

Laia Martínez Sitjà, your architect in Barcelona

Architect graduated from UPC BarcelonaTech, where she obtained her Master’s Degree in Architecture, and from the “Ion Mincu” University of Architecture and Urbanism in Bucharest. She has developed her education and professional practice in an international context, working across Spain, China, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom.

Laia has built her professional career in renowned architecture studios such as Neri&Hu Design and Research Office and Bean Buro, contributing to architecture and interior design projects in sectors including residential, office, hospitality, and retail spaces. She currently practices as an architect in Barcelona, focusing her work on architectural design, refurbishment, and interior design projects.

What we’ll need from you: requirements and documents

To start the process, we need basic information about the property and the project. The space must comply with current urban planning and technical regulations, and the client should provide any existing documentation, such as deeds, plans, or cadastral data. With this information, we can prepare the file and manage the procedure efficiently and smoothly.

What Our Clients Say

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Marta accompanied me on all my viewings for a potential apartment until I found the perfect one. Marta is very professional and has extensive market knowledge, which allowed me to get quick and clear answers to my questions.
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Basanta K. Rai
16:44 09 Dec 24
Excelent work done with the limited budget destined to our small project of renovation. Immense source of ideas she has. Very professional architect and very much recomendable to get your ideas to be tranformed into reality. Thank you Marta and Nomadas Architecture.
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Marc Mercade
12:12 09 Sep 24
Marta helped me renovating my apartment in Barcelona and she is professional and full of nice ideas.
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Nick O'Brien
16:14 03 Sep 24
Marta was the architect and project manager on our bajo redevelopment. Her work was incredibly thorough and her management exceeded our expectations. Would recommend!!
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Zainab Hess
09:00 19 Jun 24
We had the pleasure of working with Marta Catalan on our home renovation project between 2022 and 2024 in the old town of Barcelona,and we cannot recommend her highly enough. Marta made the impossible possible, transforming a disastrous property into a spectacular home. Throughout the design and building process,Marta led us with the utmost professionalism. She communicated every aspect that an owner wants to get addressed and was always on site when needed, coordinating with builders,carpenters, electricians,tilers,plumbers,locksmiths and other professionals.Her detailed knowledge of all these disciplines,combined with her excellent taste and style,guided us in choosing the right materials and furniture. Marta 's expertise extends beyond design and construction,she is also highly skilled in handling the necessary paperwork to obtain legal permissions,even in the most challenging situations. Her dedication went as far as searching archives and documents dating back more than a century to assist us with specific restorations and problems. There is no better architect in Barcelona,and perhaps not in all of spain,working with such enthusiasm and commitment to her clients. Marta Catalan is simply outstanding.

Folke Hess & Zaza Hess

June 19 ,2024
Carrer Nou de sant Francesc, Barcelona, España

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