This initiative by the regional executive seeks to facilitate access to housing, especially for young people, without the need to occupy new land. The regulation will allow for an increase of up to 30% in density and 20% in buildability on plots designated for protected housing. Additionally, up to two more floors can be added to already planned buildings, without requiring modifications to urban planning.
The application of these measures will depend on the decision of each city council, which will have a two-year period to apply for licenses under these conditions and three years to execute the works. This flexibility could translate into new residential opportunities in cities such as Alcorcón, Móstoles, or Leganés.
“"The main objective is clear on the part of the Community of Madrid, as it aims to facilitate access to housing for young people."
Another important novelty is the introduction of positive administrative silence, which will allow projects to proceed automatically if necessary reports are not issued within three months, except in cases affecting public domain. This measure aims to reduce bureaucracy and accelerate housing construction.
The law also relaxes parking requirements, limiting it to one space per dwelling, and expands options for changing building use, facilitating the conversion of offices into homes and allowing protected housing to be built on certain privately owned endowment land. These actions complement the Plan Vive, which has already delivered over 5,300 affordable rental homes and plans to add another 3,000 in 2026, with the goal of reaching 14,000 homes under this model during the legislature.
