Administrative Law
(Planning and Licences)
We support private clients, developers and investors before the public administration with preventive solutions and rigorous contentious defence.
The regulatory complexity in the Balearic Islands requires constant updating. At Feliu Bellapart Abogados, we combine in-depth knowledge of municipal and regional legislation with a practical approach designed to anticipate risks.
We offer both preventive and contentious solutions, assisting our clients in administrative proceedings as well as before the courts of Palma de Mallorca and the High Court of Justice of the Balearic Islands (TSJIB).
Our work combines prevention —to minimise risks and ensure compliance with current regulations— with active defence in administrative and judicial review proceedings.
Areas of practice in administrative law
Our experience covers both the processing and management of licences and authorisations and defence against penalising or expropriatory acts.
We combine a practical outlook with in-depth knowledge of regional and municipal regulations, allowing us to anticipate risks and design effective strategies for each case.
- Processing and defence of building, first occupation and activity licences.
- Appeals against urban planning decisions.
- Advice on real estate projects with urban planning implications.
- Application for and follow-up of urban planning, environmental and tourism licences.
- Challenging refusals or expirations.
- Regularisation of business activities.
- Defence against urban planning, tourism and environmental fines.
- Administrative sanctioning proceedings initiated by regional governments or local councils.
- Defence in cases involving sanctions for tourist rentals.
- Compulsory purchase proceedings on grounds of public utility.
- Claims for damages arising from administrative actions.
- Negotiation of compensation against the administration.
Administrative sanctioning proceedings initiated by regional governments, the Territorial Defence Agency or local councils. Defence in cases involving sanctions for tourist rentals.
International perspective in administrative law
Many foreign investors and residents in Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera are affected by administrative decisions linked to urban planning or the operation of properties.
Multilingual assistance
We provide comprehensive assistance to foreign investors, facilitating the defence of interests in: Spanish, Catalan, English, German, Italian, Swedish and French.
At Feliu Bellapart Abogados, we give you the assurance that your project and your rights before the administration will always be protected.
Frequently asked questions about Administrative Law
We can challenge the decision through administrative or judicial channels, assessing whether it complies with the law and defending your interests.
In certain cases, yes. Feasibility will depend on the applicable planning regulations and the limitation period for the infringement.
A building licence authorises construction or renovation work, while an activity licence allows a business or commercial activity to be carried out in a property.
Yes, there are avenues of defence against tourism-related sanctions, which must be assessed on a case-by-case basis.