Object rules
Site object rules catalog — Spain
Choose a structure or utility object and check the planning passport: boundary setbacks, sanitary distances, fire-safety envelopes and source links.
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Outbuilding
Garden shed
Auxiliary · depends on foundation
- Permit Check the local building code
- Setback to neighbour boundary No fixed national figure — set by municipal plan, commonly ~3 m; verify before building
- Roof runoff Keep all rainwater on your own plot
Garden structure
Greenhouse
Auxiliary · usually lightweight
- Permit Check the local building code
- Setback to boundary No fixed national figure — set by the municipality, commonly ~3 m; check first
- Runoff to neighbour Do not drain rainwater onto adjoining plot
Garden structure
Swimming pool
Auxiliary · usually permanent
- Permit Check the local building code
- Local code check Use the local municipality / emirate / county requirements before final placement.
Bath & shower
Bathhouse / sauna
Auxiliary · usually permanent
- Permit Check the local building code
- Setback to boundary No fixed national figure — set by municipal plan, commonly ~3 m
- Wood stove / chimney near neighbour wall Keep protective distance + safeguards per local rules (Civil Code art. 590)
Outbuilding
Garage
Auxiliary · usually permanent
- Permit Check the local building code
- Setback to boundary No fixed national figure — often ~3 m; some allow on boundary; check municipality
Outbuilding
Carport / canopy
Auxiliary · usually lightweight
- Permit Check the local building code
- Setback to boundary No fixed national figure — set by municipal plan, commonly ~3 m; check first
- Roof overhang / runoff Overhang and rainwater must stay within your plot
Bath & shower
Outdoor shower
Auxiliary · usually lightweight
- Permit Check the local building code
- Greywater drainage Drain on your own plot; ground discharge needs authorization (Water Law RDL 1/2001)
- Distance to boundary Keep the municipal setback; do not flood neighbour
Animal housing
Poultry / rabbit house
Auxiliary · depends on foundation
- Permit Check the local building code
- Sanitary setback to boundary / neighbour wall Protective distance per local rules (Civil Code art. 590); no fixed national figure
- Distance to wells Keep clear of wells (≥20 m recommended for contamination sources)
Sanitation facility
Outdoor toilet
Auxiliary · usually lightweight
- Permit Check the local building code
- Distance to well / drinking water Around 30 m from a potable-water well (recommended)
- Distance to neighbour wall (sewer/cesspit) Protective distance per local rules (Civil Code art. 590)
Sanitation facility
Septic tank / treatment unit
Auxiliary · usually permanent
- Permit Check the local building code
- Distance to drinking-water well At least ~30 m (recommended)
- Distance to dwelling About 5–6 m (recommended)
- Discharge of treated water Requires administrative authorization (Water Law RDL 1/2001)
Water source
Well / borehole
Auxiliary · depends on foundation
- Permit Check the local building code
- Distance to septic / sewer / toilet At least ~20 m recommended (more if groundwater flows toward the well)
- Distance to neighbour wall Protective distance per local rules (Civil Code art. 590)
Composting area
Compost bin
Auxiliary · usually lightweight
- Permit Check the local building code
- Distance to well / drinking water Keep ~20 m or more from a water well (recommended)
- Odour / runoff to boundary Place so odour and leachate stay off the neighbour's plot
Open-fire facility
Barbecue grill / mangal
Auxiliary · usually lightweight
- Permit Check the local building code
- Distance to neighbour wall (chimney/oven) Protective distance per local rules (Civil Code art. 590)
- Use near forest land Prior notice required for barbecue within 50 m of forest in high-risk season (Madrid; 15 Jun–30 Sep)
Open-fire facility
Fire pit
Auxiliary · usually lightweight
- Permit Check the local building code
- Fire on/near forest land Prohibited on forest land; barbecue within 50 m needs prior notice (Madrid); check your region
- Summer ban (high-risk season) Total ban on fire incl. barbecue in forest zones, e.g. 1 Jun–15 Oct (Andalusia)