Building permit for Solar Panel Installations.

In Spain, a building permit (decl. resp. obra menor) is a requirement for any construction or installation that alters the structure or external appearance of a property. Solar panel installations often fall under this category, particularly if they are mounted on the roof or involve significant structural alterations.

Every townhall makes his own rules regarding the necessary permit. The fees for the townhall and the required documents can therefore be very different for each municipio, and the information isn’t always being made public.

We at SolarNRG understand these struggles and therefor our administration team will assist our client during the process of obtaining the necessary permit:

Prepare Documentation:
This often includes architectural plans, a technical report, and a description of the project. If applicable, environmental impact and safety assessments may also be needed. Our administration team will inform you about it and will coordinate with the engineer, so the correct documents are made and signed.

Submit Your Application:
With all documents in place, we will submit your application at the townhall. We will send you a copy of the proof of presentation.

Follow up and Approval:
The review process can take anywhere from a few weeks to several months or even years, depending on the complexity of your project and the processing of the townhall. We keep you informed.

For this type of building permit: Decl. Resp. Obra Menor, which is necessary for standard solar panels installations, you do not need to await the approval from the townhall before starting the work. From the moment that the application has been submitted we can install the solar panel system.

Claudia Oudenaar

Carla Bru Sepúlveda

Don’t let the permitting process scare you off — solar is an investment worth making!

We’re here to help our customers from start to finish.