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PDM de Caminha: zonamento e o que pode construir

O Plano Diretor Municipal de Caminha define onde e o que se pode construir no município. Esta página resume o zonamento da carta de uso do solo (CRUS), as condicionantes com expressão em Caminha e o que diz o regulamento do PDM, a partir dos dados analisados pelo Yonder.

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Construir em Caminha: perguntas frequentes

Posso construir em terreno rústico em Caminha?

Cerca de 83% das parcelas classificadas na carta de uso do solo (CRUS) de Caminha estão em Solo Rústico. Em regra geral, o PDM restringe a edificação em solo rústico; a viabilidade depende da categoria de solo e das condicionantes aplicáveis. A resposta definitiva depende sempre da parcela concreta e do regulamento em vigor.

Que condicionantes afetam mais terrenos em Caminha?

Nos dados do Yonder para Caminha, as condicionantes com mais parcelas abrangidas são: Reserva Agrícola Nacional (RAN) (6749 parcelas), Rede Natura 2000 (3493 parcelas) e Domínio hídrico e margens (2462 parcelas). Os números referem-se apenas às parcelas já avaliadas por camada.

Condicionantes e zonamento em números

Estatísticas sobre as parcelas de Caminha já avaliadas pelo Yonder, camada a camada. Uma camada ainda não calculada para este município não aparece — os números nunca são inventados.

  • Classificação do solo (CRUS)17 470 parcelas identificadas · cobertura média 100%
  • Ocupação do solo (COS)17 470 parcelas identificadas · cobertura média 100%
  • Reserva Agrícola Nacional (RAN)6749 parcelas identificadas · cobertura média 91%
  • Rede Natura 20003493 parcelas identificadas · cobertura média 94%
  • Montado de sobro e azinho64 parcelas identificadas · cobertura média 80%
  • Domínio hídrico e margens2462 parcelas identificadas · cobertura média 27%
  • Zonas inundáveis1862 parcelas identificadas · cobertura média 93%

Distribuição por classe de solo (CRUS)

Em 17 470 parcelas classificadas:

  • Solo Rústico 83% (14 492 parcelas)
  • Solo Urbano 17% (2978 parcelas)

Estatísticas calculadas a 30 de julho de 2026.

O que diz o PDM

Extraído automaticamente do regulamento do PDM — conteúdo em inglês. Confirme sempre o documento oficial.

Classificação da áreaMunicipal land uses are organized into several zone/space typologies, including (i) central/band residential areas (Tipo I), (ii) low-density residential areas (Tipo II), (iii) economic/industrial activity areas and “central spaces”, (iv) agricultural spaces with subcategories—producer, complementary, and conservation (including conservation agricultural spaces subject to REN/Natura 2000), and (v) special-use spaces such as equipment & infrastructures and tourist spaces (Espaços de uso especial). Environmental/cultural constraints (REN, Natura 2000/SIC/ZPE, EEM) condition uses across affected areas.
Limite geral de alturaMaximum 4 floors above the threshold level in Tipo I (central/band or residential use). Up to 2 floors in Tipo II (low-density residential) in some typologies.
Pontos-chave
  • General buildability and FAR apply by zone type (e.g., residential FAR effective 0.80 m²/m²; economic/industrial FAR 0.30 m²/m²).
  • Soil sealing limits by land-use category (central spaces up to 80%; residential up to 65%; economic/industrial up to 50%).
  • Specific dimensional/density regimes for agricultural subcategories, including very low occupation/indices (e.g., conservation agricultural spaces with limits referenced as 0–0.01 m²/m² and other subcategory-specific limits).
  • Ecological and environmental restrictions apply cumulatively with other maps; in conflicts, the most restrictive rule prevails (REN, Natura 2000/SIC, ZPE, EEM/ecological corridors).
  • Special procedures/constraints in protected areas: binding ICNF opinion for actions in Natura 2000 (Annex IV); archaeological preventive protection area of 50 m with specific emergency procedures; noise regulation compliance (RGR) in sensitive/mixed zones.
Planos futuros
  • Review of the PDMC every ten years; omissions regime and validity, with possibility of revocation by earlier regulations.
NotasSetback/parking/access controls apply municipality-wide as a rule for new accesses and parking outside the urban soil, with exceptions for cases such as security/emergency and coastal strip support/maintenance; restrictions also apply to expansions over beaches, dunes and wetlands. Urban licensing within the Safeguard Strip requires indication of “risk area” (Level I or II) and mention in permits; pre-existing consolidated rights may be exempt upon proof of safety by the competent entity.

Regulamento atualizado a 1 de junho de 2026. Documento oficial do PDM →

Regras por zona do PDM

Resumos automáticos gerados a partir do regulamento do PDM de Caminha, com os artigos citados. Podem conter erros — confirme sempre o texto oficial do plano.

Espaço de Uso Especial - Turístico

Zona: Solo urbano - Espaços de uso especial - Espaços turísticos, Solo urbano, Espaços de uso especial, Espaços turísticos, Espaço de Uso Especial - Turístico · fonte: regulamento do PDM · resumo automático (modelo gpt-5.4-mini)

Key building parameters found: - maximum soil impermeability: 35 % - maximum utilisation index: 0.30 m2/m2 - maximum number of floors: 3 - maximum soil impermeability: 65 % - maximum utilisation index: 1.00 m2/m2 Article 111 (Regime for Tourism Spaces): The article states that tourism spaces are areas that accommodate, or are intended to accommodate, tourism developments. For the subcategory "special use spaces — tourism spaces", the following parameters apply: maximum soil impermeability of 35 %, maximum utilisation index of 0.30 m2/m2, and maximum number of floors — 3, with the volumetric solution required to show suitable integration concerns. - maximum soil impermeability: 35 % - maximum utilisation index: 0.30 m2/m2 - maximum number of floors: 3 Article 61 (Tourism Spaces): The article states that tourism spaces, identified in the land-use plan, are areas that accommodate or are intended to accommodate tourism developments. For the subcategory "special use spaces — tourism spaces", the following parameters apply: maximum soil impermeability of 35 %, maximum utilisation index of 0.30 m2/m2, and maximum number of floors — 3, with the volumetric solution required to show suitable integration concerns. - maximum soil impermeability: 35 % - maximum utilisation index: 0.30 m2/m2 - maximum number of floors: 3 Article 60 (Equipment and Infrastructure Spaces): The article defines the subcategory of equipment and infrastructure spaces and sets buildability parameters for it: maximum soil impermeability of 65 % and maximum utilisation index not exceeding 1.00 m2/m2. - maximum soil impermeability: 65 % - maximum utilisation index: 1.00 m2/m2 Article 109 (Article 59): The article identifies the subcategories of special use spaces as: equipment and infrastructure spaces, and tourism spaces. It does not set buildability parameters itself. Article 59 (Special Use Spaces Comprise the Following Subcategories: a) Equipment and Infrastructure Spaces; b) Tourism Spaces): The article identifies the special use space subcategories as equipment and infrastructure spaces and tourism spaces. It does not itself set buildability parameters. Article 52 (The Qualification of Urban Land Is Structured Through the Delimitation of the Following): The article lists the urban-land categories and subcategories, including special use spaces, which in turn include equipment and infrastructure spaces and tourism spaces. It is classificatory and does not establish buildability parameters.

Artigos do regulamento citados

  • Art. Article 111 — Regime for Tourism SpacesThe article states that tourism spaces are areas that accommodate, or are intended to accommodate, tourism developments. For the subcategory "special use spaces — tourism spaces", the following parameters apply: maximum soil impermeability of 35 %, maximum utilisation index of 0.30 m2/m2, and maximum number of floors — 3, with the volumetric solution required to show suitable integration concerns.
  • Art. Article 61 — Tourism SpacesThe article states that tourism spaces, identified in the land-use plan, are areas that accommodate or are intended to accommodate tourism developments. For the subcategory "special use spaces — tourism spaces", the following parameters apply: maximum soil impermeability of 35 %, maximum utilisation index of 0.30 m2/m2, and maximum number of floors — 3, with the volumetric solution required to show suitable integration concerns.
  • Art. Article 60 — Equipment and Infrastructure SpacesThe article defines the subcategory of equipment and infrastructure spaces and sets buildability parameters for it: maximum soil impermeability of 65 % and maximum utilisation index not exceeding 1.00 m2/m2.
  • Art. Article 109 — Article 59The article identifies the subcategories of special use spaces as: equipment and infrastructure spaces, and tourism spaces. It does not set buildability parameters itself.
  • Art. Article 59 — Special Use Spaces Comprise the Following Subcategories: a) Equipment and Infrastructure Spaces; b) Tourism SpacesThe article identifies the special use space subcategories as equipment and infrastructure spaces and tourism spaces. It does not itself set buildability parameters.
  • Art. Article 52 — The Qualification of Urban Land Is Structured Through the Delimitation of the FollowingThe article lists the urban-land categories and subcategories, including special use spaces, which in turn include equipment and infrastructure spaces and tourism spaces. It is classificatory and does not establish buildability parameters.

Espaço Urbano de Baixa Densidade

Zona: Solo urbano - Espaços urbanos de baixa densidade - Tipo II, Solo urbano, Espaços urbanos de baixa densidade, Tipo II, Espaço Urbano de Baixa Densidade · fonte: regulamento do PDM · resumo automático (modelo gpt-5.4-mini)

Key building parameters found: - land-use index (Type I): 0 50 m2/m2 - maximum impermeabilization index (Type I): 50 % - maximum number of floors above the threshold level (Type I): 2 - land-use index (Type II): 0 30 m2/m2 - maximum impermeabilization index (Type II): 35 % - maximum number of floors above the threshold level (Type II): 2 - permitted typology (Type I): unifamiliar isolada, geminada ou em banda - permitted typology (Type II): habitação unifamiliar isolada ou geminada - permitted uses: outros usos, desde que compatíveis com a função habitacional - permitted condition: existence of paved public access that allows the circulation of motor vehicles Article 58 (Article 58): In urban low-density areas, building must comply with reference parameters. For Type I: unifamiliar isolated, semi-detached or terraced (maximum 4 units), land-use index 0 50 m2/m2, maximum impermeabilization index 50 %, maximum number of floors above the threshold level 2. For Type II: unifamiliar isolated or semi-detached, land-use index 0 30 m2/m2, maximum impermeabilization index 35 %, maximum number of floors above the threshold level 2. Terraced typology is only allowed for Type I in the specified parishes, and other admissible uses compatible with housing must comply with the reference parameters of the subcategory in which they are located. - land-use index (Type I): 0 50 m2/m2 - maximum impermeabilization index (Type I): 50 % - maximum number of floors above the threshold level (Type I): 2 - land-use index (Type II): 0 30 m2/m2 - maximum impermeabilization index (Type II): 35 % - maximum number of floors above the threshold level (Type II): 2 Article 106 (Article 57): Urban low-density areas correspond to partially urbanized or built-up areas where the following typologies predominate: Type I — unifamiliar isolated, semi-detached or terraced; Type II — unifamiliar isolated or semi-detached. Along with maintaining and strengthening the residential function, other uses are allowed, provided they are compatible with the residential function. - permitted typology (Type I): unifamiliar isolada, geminada ou em banda - permitted typology (Type II): habitação unifamiliar isolada ou geminada - permitted uses: outros usos, desde que compatíveis com a função habitacional Article 52 (Article 52): Urban land is structured through the following categories and subcategories: central areas; residential areas; urban low-density areas, including Type I and Type II; special-use areas, including equipment and infrastructure areas and tourist areas; economic activity areas; and green areas. Article 51 (Article 51): Urban land is primarily intended for building and corresponds to land that is totally or partially urbanized or built up. Any subject-to-prior-control urban operation is conditional on the existence of a paved public access that allows the circulation of motor vehicles. - permitted condition: existence of paved public access that allows the circulation of motor vehicles

Artigos do regulamento citados

  • Art. Article 58 — Article 58In urban low-density areas, building must comply with reference parameters. For Type I: unifamiliar isolated, semi-detached or terraced (maximum 4 units), land-use index 0 50 m2/m2, maximum impermeabilization index 50 %, maximum number of floors above the threshold level 2. For Type II: unifamiliar isolated or semi-detached, land-use index 0 30 m2/m2, maximum impermeabilization index 35 %, maximum number of floors above the threshold level 2. Terraced typology is only allowed for Type I in the specified parishes, and other admissible uses compatible with housing must comply with the reference parameters of the subcategory in which they are located.
  • Art. Article 106 — Article 57Urban low-density areas correspond to partially urbanized or built-up areas where the following typologies predominate: Type I — unifamiliar isolated, semi-detached or terraced; Type II — unifamiliar isolated or semi-detached. Along with maintaining and strengthening the residential function, other uses are allowed, provided they are compatible with the residential function.
  • Art. Article 52 — Article 52Urban land is structured through the following categories and subcategories: central areas; residential areas; urban low-density areas, including Type I and Type II; special-use areas, including equipment and infrastructure areas and tourist areas; economic activity areas; and green areas.
  • Art. Article 51 — Article 51Urban land is primarily intended for building and corresponds to land that is totally or partially urbanized or built up. Any subject-to-prior-control urban operation is conditional on the existence of a paved public access that allows the circulation of motor vehicles.

Espaço Florestal

Zona: Solo rústico - Espaços florestais - Espaços florestais de produção, Solo rústico, Espaços florestais, Espaços florestais de produção, Espaço Florestal · fonte: regulamento do PDM · resumo automático (modelo gpt-5.4-mini)

Key building parameters found: - maximum area allocated to buildings (direct and exclusive support facilities for forestry and agro-pastoral activity): 200 m2 - maximum building area (tourism/recreation/leisure and environmental-interpretation support projects): 200 m2 - maximum area allocated to buildings (works of recognised municipal interest): 200 m2 Article 38 (Buildability regime): Buildability in this subcategory is strictly limited to preserving productive potential and is allowed only in the following cases: forest fire defence infrastructure; direct and exclusive support facilities for forestry and agro-pastoral activity, with the total area allocated to buildings not exceeding 200 m2; tourism/recreation/leisure and environmental-interpretation support projects, with the building area not exceeding 200 m2; telecommunications and renewable electricity infrastructure; mining prospecting/extraction/processing support infrastructure and facilities to be removed or reconverted after the activity ends; and works of recognised municipal interest, with the total area allocated to buildings not exceeding 200 m2. Applies to Espaços florestais de proteção. - maximum area allocated to buildings (direct and exclusive support facilities for forestry and agro-pastoral activity): 200 m2 - maximum building area (tourism/recreation/leisure and environmental-interpretation support projects): 200 m2 - maximum area allocated to buildings (works of recognised municipal interest): 200 m2 Article 35 (Buildability regime): In this subcategory of space, buildability is exceptional and, without prejudice to applicable law, is restricted to: works to build infrastructures of recognised municipal interest; works to build forest fire defence infrastructure; and ecosystem rehabilitation actions. No numerical buildability parameters are stated. Article 7 (Buildability regime): In this subcategory of space, buildability is exceptional and, without prejudice to applicable law, is restricted to: works to build infrastructures of recognised municipal interest; works to build forest fire defence infrastructure; and ecosystem rehabilitation actions. No numerical buildability parameters are stated.

Artigos do regulamento citados

  • Art. Article 38 — Buildability regimeBuildability in this subcategory is strictly limited to preserving productive potential and is allowed only in the following cases: forest fire defence infrastructure; direct and exclusive support facilities for forestry and agro-pastoral activity, with the total area allocated to buildings not exceeding 200 m2; tourism/recreation/leisure and environmental-interpretation support projects, with the building area not exceeding 200 m2; telecommunications and renewable electricity infrastructure; mining prospecting/extraction/processing support infrastructure and facilities to be removed or reconverted after the activity ends; and works of recognised municipal interest, with the total area allocated to buildings not exceeding 200 m2. Applies to Espaços florestais de proteção.
  • Art. Article 35 — Buildability regimeIn this subcategory of space, buildability is exceptional and, without prejudice to applicable law, is restricted to: works to build infrastructures of recognised municipal interest; works to build forest fire defence infrastructure; and ecosystem rehabilitation actions. No numerical buildability parameters are stated.
  • Art. Article 7 — Buildability regimeIn this subcategory of space, buildability is exceptional and, without prejudice to applicable law, is restricted to: works to build infrastructures of recognised municipal interest; works to build forest fire defence infrastructure; and ecosystem rehabilitation actions. No numerical buildability parameters are stated.

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