Consell Insular and Local Governments Join Forces to Collect Fines for Urban Planning Infringements
When an urban planning infringement proceeding is initiated, the process goes beyond simply restoring the altered physical reality. The responsible parties must legalise or demolish any irregular construction — either voluntarily or through enforcement — and can also face substantial financial penalties.
Under Article 186 of the LUIB (Balearic Islands Urban Planning Law), the Administration has the authority to impose fines on those who breach planning regulations.
Cooperation Between Consell Insular and the Balearic Tax Office
The body responsible for carrying out these proceedings is the Agència de Defensa del Territori (Agency for Territorial Defence), a regional department of the Consell Insular de Mallorca.
To streamline the process and improve efficiency, the Consell Insular has signed a four-year cooperation agreement with the Balearic Inland Revenue Office. This collaboration enables both entities to jointly manage and collect all income derived from planning infringement proceedings — including:
- Fines imposed for planning violations.
- Recovery of costs incurred by the Agency when offenders fail to voluntarily restore the affected property or area.
This agreement aims to ensure faster and more effective enforcement of urban planning regulations, while also increasing accountability among property owners and developers.
Monitoring the Impact
At Frau Legal, our team of real estate and planning law specialists in Mallorca and Ibiza is closely monitoring the outcomes of this agreement.
We will analyse whether this collaboration results in an increase in sanctioning procedures and the collection of fines against urban planning offenders across the Balearic Islands.
Our commitment is to keep property owners, investors, and professionals fully informed about any legal developments that may affect real estate transactions or property compliance in the region.
👉 If you have received a planning notice or fine, or if you need legal guidance regarding a possible infringement, contact our team of urban planning lawyers in Mallorca and Ibiza. We’ll review your case and advise you on the best course of action.
